FAQs

 Many of my first-time clients are anxious about counseling! I do my best to help you feel comfortable and guide you through the process. We can address any fears you have. Please let me know if you are nervous and we will work through it together.  

 I work with couples and sometimes bring romantic partners in for a session or a set of sessions with an individual client.  Let’s talk about it first and make sure that it makes sense for your goals and treatment plan. We can also review  confidentially as to what I can and cannot share with your significant other in the session. 

 It is confidential that you are my client, so I will not approach you or talk with you first. If you would like to say a brief hello or wave, you are welcome to do so. I will not share any details of how we know each other or any private information. I know this can feel awkward and I am not offended if you prefer that we not acknowledge each other in a public setting.   

 By law, what you tell me is confidential unless you tell me you are going to hurt someone, someone is hurting you, or you are planning to hurt yourself. I am a mandated reporter of any child or elder abuse and required to report that by law. Otherwise, yes--everything you tell me is confidential. We will review confidentiality at your initial session and throughout treatment.  

You will want to call the mental health emergency line at 9-8-8 or visit your nearest emergency room. When you are not in crisis, I’d be happy to talk about arranging an appointment. If you are a current client and having an especially stressful week or something comes up, I may be able to get you in for an appointment that same week and sometimes the same day. 

I can’t say for sure how long you will need counseling. I will create a treatment plan and then we will see how counseling is working for you along the way. If you feel that you may need a different schedule or no longer need counseling, feel free to bring that up and we can talk about it.  

 It just depends on your needs and goals. Some clients see me every other week. I have established clients that now see me for monthly check-ins. Sometimes, I have clients that have been discharged and come back when things pop up in their lives again that they’d like to work through.