Personally, I believe there is no problem too small for therapy. We all need a space made for us to address something we’re experiencing. Therapy can offer you the chance to confront and process emotions and roadblocks. It is, ultimately, an investment in yourself.

However, therapy is an investment and works best when the time is right for you to, you know, invest (time, energy, and money). That’s why I fully endorse shopping around for the therapist who works best for you.

One thing I’ll add is that therapy is not effective if you’ve already decided that nothing can change. An open mind is all that’s needed to find a solution.

In our first session, I will conduct a diagnostic intake (provided you haven’t had one recently). We’ll talk a bit about what you’re experiencing, how long you’ve been experiencing it, and to what degree it affects your life.

It’s one of my favorite parts of the process, because it lets me put my thinking cap on and understand the problems you’re facing. It’s likely going to be your least favorite though, because it feels very clinical. I am telling you this because the first session is not indicative of therapy going forward.

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First session: 10:00am CST
Last Session: 3:00pm (Monday) / 4:00pm CST

I take a daily break between 1:00pm - 2:00pm

What we talk about in sessions is completely confidential. Unless you’re hurting yourself, hurting others, inform me of someone vulnerable being hurt, or I am ordered by a court of law via subpoena to release my records. I am only able to share your information with your express permission via a Release of Information (ROI). Some details may also be shared anonymously in HIPAA-compliant, confidential consultation with other licensed professionals as part of our ethical practice.

There are a lot of ways we track progress in therapy. My goal is to equip you with therapeutic skills to make certain situations more manageable for you. That involves you taking the time to apply these skills in your daily life outside of therapy. You may notice that certain situations feel easier than before, or your level of distress has markedly decreased. Not all skills work for everyone, which is why therapy is a process of discovering what helps you. If you feel we’re not a good fit, simply ask me for a referral. I don’t mind! It’s part of the process, and we therapists love promoting each other.

For some people, the option to pay privately (i.e. without filing through insurance) helps maintain your privacy and reduces the chances of surprise bills in the mail weeks after getting services because insurance decided to decline reimbursement. It also makes it easier for you to find a therapist you really connect with, instead of just going with the therapist who is in-network and hoping they’ll be a good fit. It also allows you to customize your therapy time so you are not limited to a standard 50-minute session. ART is recommended for 90 minutes, which insurance may not reimburse.

If you request a consultation, I would like to know your goals for therapy, if you are interested in exclusively ART, and if you have any barriers to treatment that I should know about. A consultation is not required to schedule with me. In fact, I prefer to complete an intake before establishing a therapeutic relationship. This process ensures that I can thoroughly assess your needs, discuss your goals, and maintain ethical guidelines around boundaries and client confidentiality.

The vast majority of my clients are navigating a history of personal trauma, high anxiety, obsessive thoughts that are difficult to control, and/or severe mental overload—either from pushing themselves to the brink of over-exhaustion at work or by navigating major life changes such as becoming a new parent. I also see a handful of individuals who are working on maintaining eating disorder recovery or improving their body image.

This question will inevitably be asked if I am working with parents, and I understand why. You want someone who “gets it.” So I’ll answer first: no. I don’t have kids.

So why would I do perinatal/postpartum work? Well, why would a cisgender male doctor become an obstetrician? Sometimes, you find you have a knack for something even if it falls outside of your direct scope of personal experience. What I do know is the right questions to ask so you don’t worry if I’m judging you for having intrusive thoughts about your baby, or sudden anger outbursts. I know how to sit with the pain and joy of losing who you were while learning who you are as a parent. If you’re comfortable taking this journey with me, I’m honored to be a part of it.

I’m not your mom. F*ck yeah, you can.