How do I know whether therapy is right for me?

You don’t need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes the reason for reaching out is obvious. Other times, you may simply notice that you’re overthinking more, feeling disconnected from yourself, carrying something privately, or repeating patterns that no longer feel sustainable.

Therapy gives us a place to slow down, understand what may be happening beneath the surface, and find different ways of responding.

You also don’t need to know exactly what you want to work on before we begin. We can figure that out together.


What can I expect from therapy with you?

I’m warm, compassionate, and curious, but I’m also engaged. I’ll listen closely, ask questions, help you notice patterns, and connect what’s happening now with experiences that may have shaped how you learned to cope, protect yourself, or relate to others.

Some sessions may be reflective and exploratory. Others may be more practical — working with a relationship pattern, developing tools for anxiety or emotional regulation, or noticing what happens in your body when something feels difficult.

I care about understanding why something is happening, but I don’t want therapy to stop at insight. The goal is for what we uncover together to make a meaningful difference in your everyday life.


What approaches do you use?

My approach is integrative, which means I adapt therapy to the person rather than asking every person to fit into the same model.

Depending on what you need, I draw from attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT-informed skills, trauma-informed care, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, and parts-informed work.

My 15+ years of experience teaching yoga, mindfulness, and mind-body practices also influences the way I understand emotional health and the role of the body in healing.


Do I have to talk about my past?

No. We may become curious about earlier experiences when they help us understand something happening now, but therapy doesn’t require you to revisit every part of your history.

We can work at a pace that feels manageable and focus on what feels relevant to you.


What if I’m very self-aware but still feel stuck?

That’s actually something I hear often.

You may already understand where a pattern comes from, know why you react a certain way, or have spent a lot of time thinking about what needs to change — and still find yourself feeling the same way when something gets activated.

Insight is important, but it isn’t always the whole story. Therapy can help us work not only with what you understand intellectually, but with emotional, relational, and body-based patterns that may be harder to shift through thinking alone.


How long will I need therapy?

There isn’t one timeline that works for everyone.

Some people come to therapy with a specific concern and find that a relatively focused period of work is enough. Others choose to stay longer because they’re working through more layered experiences or want space for deeper personal and relational work.

We’ll talk about what you’re hoping for, revisit your goals as therapy progresses, and decide on frequency and duration together. Therapy shouldn’t feel like something you’re expected to continue indefinitely without knowing why.



Couples Therapy 
 
How do I know if we need couples therapy?

You don’t need to wait until your relationship is in crisis.

Couples often reach out because they keep having different versions of the same argument, feel emotionally disconnected, are struggling to communicate, or are navigating something important together — family pressure, cultural or religious differences, fertility stress, betrayal, major decisions, or a life transition.

Couples therapy can also be useful when the relationship is generally strong, and you want to better understand each other before patterns become more entrenched.


What happens in couples therapy?

Our first goal is to understand your relationship, not decide who is right.

We’ll look at the patterns that develop between you, what tends to happen when emotions run high, where each of you gets stuck, and what may be underneath the conflict.

Our work can include strengthening friendship and connection, learning different ways to communicate, addressing hurt or disconnection, and developing tools for navigating conflict as a team.


Do you use the Gottman Method?

Yes. I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use it in my work with couples.

Depending on what brings you in, our work may include structured assessment, identifying recurring patterns, strengthening friendship and connection, and developing practical ways to communicate and navigate conflict differently.


What kinds of relationship concerns do you work with?

I work with couples experiencing recurring conflict, communication difficulties, emotional distance, unmet needs, trust or betrayal concerns, attachment differences, intimacy concerns, fertility and reproductive stress, premarital questions, family or cultural differences, major decisions, and life transitions.

Couples don’t need to fit neatly into one category. Often several of these experiences overlap.

 

Getting Started 
 
Are sessions virtual?

Yes. Therapy sessions are offered virtually through a secure video platform.


What can I expect from the first session?

The first session is a chance for us to begin understanding what’s bringing you to therapy, what has been happening, and what you’d like to feel different.

You don’t need to prepare a perfect explanation or tell your entire story at once. We’ll start with what feels most important and build from there.


How do I get started?

You can begin with a complimentary consultation.

It’s a brief opportunity to tell me what you’re looking for, ask any questions you may have, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.


Are sessions covered by insurance?

Psychotherapy services may be covered by extended health benefits that include services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist.

Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend checking directly with your insurance provider. I can provide a receipt for you to submit for reimbursement.


What are your fees?

Current session fees and appointment options are available through my online booking page.

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Fees are clearly outlined before booking, and payment is due at the time of your appointment.


What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Life happens. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice.

You can change appointments through the online booking system or by contacting me directly. Cancellations or changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to the cancellation policy outlined at the time of booking.


What if I’m nervous about reaching out?

That makes sense, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own.

You don’t need to know exactly what to say when you reach out. A simple message letting me know that you’re interested in therapy is enough. We can take it from there.


What if I’m not sure we’re the right fit?

Finding the right therapist matters.

The consultation gives us an opportunity to see whether my approach fits what you’re looking for. If we begin working together and something doesn’t feel right, I welcome that conversation. Therapy should be collaborative, and you’re always allowed to ask questions, give feedback, or decide that another therapist may be a better fit.