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What therapy with us is like
Our style isn’t pushy or rigid. We pay attention to your capacity in the moment and keep an open conversation about what you’re willing and able to discuss.
New to therapy? Read about your first session: what actually happens
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Free 15-minute phone consultation
We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what has and hasn’t worked before, and the logistics. Ask anything — cost, payment, scheduling, therapeutic style. We’ll decide together whether it’s a good fit, and we’ll do our best to ease any nerves about starting.
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Intake session
We cover expectations, assessment, and the “housekeeping” of therapy like informed consent and cancellation policies. Depending on your comfort, we may talk about identity, family history, relationships, faith or spirituality, symptoms, health, and goals. Thorough intakes can take 2–3 sessions — your life deserves careful attention.
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Ongoing sessions
Once we have a treatment plan, we’ll shape sessions around you — more skills and emotional regulation, more in-depth trauma work, more or less homework. We welcome feedback at every step. The goal is for you to feel better and for our time to be used well.
You are the driver of the bus. Once we’ve built trust and safety, we’ll gently challenge you where change is needed. Your goals are our goals.
Fees & insurance
In-network with BCBS PPO and Aetna PPO. Superbills are available for other plans, and each therapist holds a limited number of reduced-fee spots for clients without insurance. Session rates are on the Fees & insurance page.