What should I look for in a therapist?

Arguably, client/therapist fit is one of thee important indicators of a therapist that will work well for you. It is always a good idea to have an Initial Consultation with a therapist to get a feel for their style and approach. Ask yourself:

• Can I imagine myself opening up and sharing honestly with this person?

• Does this feel like a good connection with someone I can trust?

• Does this therapist have experience with helping people through the challenges I’m facing?

• Is this someone I want to spend time with?

• and more…

Do you offer therapy for people facing cancer or chronic illness?

Yes! Therapy can be especially helpful for individuals and couples coping with the emotional, relational and existential impacts of illness, not to mention role changes, physical changes and all of the ways life has to be adjusted as a result of the diagnosis and treatment. Sessions may focus on managing uncertainty, processing fear and grief, and exploring meaning and values as one’s identity shifts and changes through various illness phases.

How can therapy help even if my situation can’t be “fixed”?

Therapy isn’t about fixing your circumstances - it’s about helping you respond to circumstances with more clarity, resilience, confidence and self-compassion. Many clients find therapy helpful when they want to cope better, feel less alone, make sense of a tough chapter in their life, or even when they want to talk through what they are experiencing with someone who is neutral in their lives. As a therapist, I don’t need you to be happy, positive, optimistic, hopeful, not angry, not sad… Typically what I find through our sessions together, is the more we talk through all of the factors contributing to those feelings, the more those feelings become one part of the experience, but not the driver of your experience.

What’s the difference between individual therapy and couples counseling?

Individual therapy focuses on your personal experiences, emotions and goals. Couples therapy focuses on the relationship itself, which could include communication patterns, emotional connection, shared stressors, and ways partners can better support one another. As a best practice, I work with people either in individual therapy or in couples counseling.

Do you accept insurance?

I currently do not accept insurance for a variety of reasons. This means that payment is due at the conclusion of each session. If you prefer, I can provide you a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider. You may be able to be reimbursed for a portion of the investment you’ve made in therapy.

If you have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, there may be financial support available. Reach out to me to discuss.