Frequently Asked Questions

What is your style like as a Psychologist?

I strive to be professional yet relatable, balancing warmth and humor with clear, direct feedback. Patients and families have described me as warm, supportive, nurturing, calm, and even “fun.” I have children of my own who are teenagers, and have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families from a wide range of backgrounds for the last 15+ years. Every individual and family has unique strengths and resiliency as well as potential blind spots and areas that they would like to improve upon. My goal is for you to feel supported, understood, and accepted as you are today while hopeful about the changes you seek.

What can I expect from therapy?

Therapy is an opportunity to problem solve, imagine new possibilities for yourself and your family, resolve conflict and hurt feelings, and reflect on what’s working in your life and what isn’t. Some sessions may leave you feeling self-reflective, conflicted, or even sad.  Other sessions may leave you feeling hopeful, proud, and even excited about your future.  My goal is to partner with you on this journey, providing the tools and resources to get you from point A to point B.

Therapy is also a significant investment of time and money.  I care deeply about your experience in therapy, and value feedback and transparency.  Research into what makes therapy effective continuously demonstrates that this transparency is imperative to people progressing and reaching their goals.

How long will it take to benefit from therapy?

People often begin to feel better in therapy after 6-8 sessions.  Therapy can last much longer than that, however, and people can continue to benefit from ongoing treatment especially for more longstanding issues.  Sometimes, and especially with young adults, therapy can be useful when there are certain “bumps” in development, and booster sessions or episodes of treatment are common ways to make use of therapy.

At times, after I complete an Initial Assessment, I may determine that I am not the best fit for you.  When that happens, I will explain why, and provide resources to you so that you can receive the most effective treatment possible.