Frequently Asked Questions

Counseling sessions can help you gain clarity on an issue, change old patterns, untangle complex personal issues, or embark on a journey of self-development. You may seek counseling as a result of a crisis, or you may be encouraged to seek counseling by family members, friends, or colleagues.

The most important thing about therapy is being comfortable with your therapist. You have taken the first step to get better; I will do whatever I can to support that. Please ask as many questions as you like. This is a big decision, and you want to ensure it is a good fit before committing to it.

The length of your treatment will depend greatly on your unique circumstances. I recommend six sessions followed by a review to discuss your needs.

Once you start sessions, new issues and angles can arise that you were unaware of and may want to explore. It's also possible to see improvement faster than expected. In summary, it's best to keep an open mind about how long you will be in therapy and discuss it as you go along.

Initially, the standard frequency is weekly. This helps make gradual and steady progress, leading to real results. In some cases, I will agree to two or more sessions per week if we both find it beneficial and I have the availability.

Yes. If you require more than one session a week, I may be able to accommodate this. However, I might not always have the availability to offer multiple weekly sessions.

You'll experience shifts in moods and emotions and find that symptoms have improved. Your thinking and behaviors will change, your relationships with others will improve, you'll have better life satisfaction, and your diagnosis might change. I also track changes in the inventories we administer.

For some, therapy alone is enough. However, for most, therapy is only part of the solution. Clients are encouraged to try new behaviors, get involved in activities, face their fears, read related books and articles, or watch related videos. If you're on medication, continue your medication regime. Any change in medication should be discussed with your provider.

Yes and no. In couples counseling, the relationship is my client, and the focus is mostly on the relationship and skills to improve it. I am not trying to find out who is at fault. However, each partner may bring issues into the relationship that become barriers to moving forward. This doesn't mean either partner is the problem; it means we've identified a barrier that needs to be addressed to meet the relationship goal.