So, what's the vibe?
What to Expect
Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step, and it’s normal to have mixed feelings leading up to your first appointment. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’ve been before, I’d like to share what you can expect during your initial session and moving forward.
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Initial Intake/Assessment
During this session, I’ll start by introducing myself and going over some basic paperwork, like policies, confidentiality, how to reach me between sessions, and the cancellation policy. Once we get the housekeeping out of the way, we’ll move into the assessment part of the session. I’ll ask some questions to get a better sense of your background, what you’ve been experiencing, and what brought you to counseling. We’ll also talk about any goals you’d like to work toward or areas you’d like to improve.
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Goals : Deeper Dive
In this session, we’ll spend some time getting to know your background and what you’d like to work on. We’ll also talk about any symptoms or challenges you’ve been noticing and how they might be connected. From there, I’ll put together a plan that’s tailored just for you. I take an integrative approach, which means I pull from different therapy methods to give you the support that fits your needs and helps you move forward.
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Sessions
Each session is guided by what you’re experiencing that day. I take a client-centered approach, meeting you where you are and adjusting our focus based on your needs. If something feels more pressing than what we had planned, we’ll address that in the moment and return to the original plan later.
My Approach
I view counseling as a collaborative process where we work together to better understand your goals, explore what may be getting in the way, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. I believe each person has unique strengths and the capacity for growth, and with the right tools and support, meaningful change is possible.
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In our work together, I help you gently “unravel the cords” of life that may feel tangled or overwhelming, gaining clarity around how different experiences and patterns connect. I bring openness, optimism, and genuine care to the therapeutic process, and I am committed to providing thoughtful, effective treatment tailored to your individual needs.
