Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy is collaborative, reflective, and active. Sessions often involve slowing down, paying attention to what is happening in the moment, and exploring your experiences with curiosity. Over time, patterns, themes, and connections begin to stand out more clearly.

    Rather than focusing only on coping skills, we approach therapy as a process of observation and learning from real experience. Together, we work to understand what is happening beneath the surface and how your thoughts, emotions, and reactions developed. The goal is to build insight, strengthen self-trust, and help you feel more clear, grounded, and aligned in your life.

  • This approach tends to be a good fit for women who think deeply, reflect on their experiences, and want to understand themselves more fully rather than just manage symptoms.

    If you’re drawn to exploring patterns, making sense of your experiences, and taking a thoughtful, insight-oriented approach to change, this may feel like a good fit. You’re also welcome to look at my Instagram to get a sense of how I think and write, which can help you decide if the style feels right for you.

  • I commonly work with anxiety, overthinking, trauma, depression, relationship patterns, burnout, postpartum adjustment, perimenopause, and feeling stuck or disconnected.

    Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, or unsure of themselves, and want to understand how past experiences, expectations, or relationship dynamics are continuing to affect their lives.

  • The first session is a chance for us to talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping will feel different.

    We will also review informed consent, practice policies, and how therapy works so you know what to expect moving forward. You don’t need to have everything figured out ahead of time - part of the process is figuring things out together.

  • That’s very common. Many people start therapy with a general sense that something isn’t working, even if they can’t fully explain it.

    We can start wherever you are. Often, slowing down and paying attention to what comes up in the moment becomes part of the work, and over time, things begin to take shape more clearly.

  • Not necessarily. We focus on what feels relevant to you.

    Sometimes looking at past experiences helps us understand patterns or reactions in the present, but there is no expectation that you need to share anything before you feel ready. Therapy moves at your pace.

  • No. Many people come to therapy not because of a crisis, but because something feels off, repetitive, or harder than it should be.

    You might notice patterns in relationships, feel stuck in your thoughts, or have a sense that something isn’t fully aligned, even if things look fine on the outside. Therapy can be a place to explore and understand that.

  • Journaling is often a central part of the work. At times, we may write during sessions to help slow things down, organize thoughts, or notice patterns more clearly. You may also be given prompts or reflections to explore between sessions, and it can be helpful to bring something to write with.

    Sessions may also include meditation, guided exercises, or other reflective practices. At times, we may use creative or symbolic tools such as imagery, oracle or tarot cards, or other prompts as a way to explore thoughts, emotions, and personal meaning from a different perspective.

    These tools are used for reflection and insight, not for predicting the future, and are always optional.

  • At times, yes. This may include journaling, reflecting on certain themes, or paying attention to patterns that come up in your daily life.

    Nothing is required, but engaging with the work between sessions can help deepen insight and make the process feel more meaningful and connected to your day-to-day experiences.

  • They can. Therapy often involves talking about things that haven’t always had space to be fully acknowledged.

    At the same time, sessions are meant to feel steady and supportive. We move at a pace that feels manageable, and there is no expectation to share more than you feel ready for.

  • Rather than giving direct advice, I focus on helping you understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns more clearly so you can make decisions that feel aligned with who you are.

    The goal is to build insight and self-trust, rather than relying on someone else to tell you what to do.

  • Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build consistency and momentum.

    Over time, sessions may move to every other week depending on your needs. Some clients also choose to meet less frequently once things feel more stable.

  • The length of therapy varies for each person.

    Some people come for a shorter period of time to focus on a specific concern or situation, while others choose to stay longer as they continue exploring and making sense of their experiences. We can adjust the pace and length of therapy based on what feels most helpful for you.

  • This practice is telehealth-only and focuses on outpatient therapy for adult women experiencing mild to moderate symptoms.

    Because of this, certain presentations are not appropriate for this setting. I do not treat active eating disorders, conditions involving psychosis, personality disorders requiring specialized care, or situations involving crisis or immediate safety concerns.

    Referrals can be provided if a different level of care or in-person support would be more appropriate.