Services
Anxiety
Common signs & symptoms
Excessive worrying
Difficulty controlling worrying
Racing thoughts
Restlessness
Feeling on edge
Being easily fatigued
Irritability
Muscle tension
Sleep disturbance
Perfectionism
Common signs
Difficulty saying no
Avoiding challenges
Procrastination
Often feeling dissatisfied
Can’t let go of mistakes
Difficulty being vulnerable with others
All-or-nothing thinking
Highly critical to self and others
Preference to be in control
Outcome/achievement focused
Difficulty taking constructive feedback
People Pleasing
common signs
Excessive guilt when saying no
Difficulty setting healthy boundaries
Preoccupation with what others think of you
Constantly seeking approval/validation
Being overly agreeable
Taking responsibility for how other people feel
Overly apologetic
Being a chameleon
Strong dislike of conflict or confrontation
Withholding true feelings from others
Discomfort with others being upset with you
College Students
College brings lots of change and transition and even good changes can be really stressful. Whether you’re just starting your freshman year or preparing to graduate, you may find yourself struggling with:
Relationship difficulties
Time management & procrastination
Low motivation
Depression and anxiety
Feelings of overwhelm
Homesickness
Low motivation
Exhaustion
Burnout
Figuring out who you are
Family problems
Just being an adult
In addition to the normal challenges of starting college, first generation college students often face additional difficulties. As a first-generation college student, I understand the unique challenge that comes with starting college without having adults in your life that can help you navigate the world of higher education. These can include:
Overwhelm with college jargon.
A sense of not belonging or feeling like an imposter.
Uncertainty about available resources and support.
Feeling aimless in goals/direction.
Anxiety about job-readiness after graduation.
Feeling isolated and/or misunderstood by family.
FAQ’s
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Therapy is time each week dedicated to you. It’s your time and space to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As your therapist, I can help you make sense of what’s on your mind and start to find the path forward to peace, connection, and authenticity.
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This totally depends on you and will change week to week! Therapy is dedicated to talking about what you find important. If that feels like a lot of pressure, don’t worry! I can always help by asking some questions or connecting to a previous session if you’re not sure what to talk about.
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No. If medication management is a part of the treatment plan, I am happy to coordinate with your existing prescriber or provide referrals if you are not currently working with someone.
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This is going to be unique to each client and will depend on history, presenting concerns, and goals.
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The best way to get in touch is by filling out my New Client Contact form.
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I see clients on Mondays 11-6, Tuesdays 10-5, and Thursdays 10-5. Availability may vary.
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I offer both! Virtual/telehealth is available for any appointment, in-person appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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This depends on your insurance provider and plan. Take a look at my investment page to learn more about fees and insurance, including a list of questions to ask your insurance provider.
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Absolutely! Therapy is a helpful tool for many things in life, big or small.
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I require 24 hours’ notice to cancel/reschedule an appointment as this time is reserved specifically for you. If an appointment is missed/canceled/reschedule with less than 24 hours’ notice, a fee of $140 applies.
If 3 or more appointments are missed/canceled/rescheduled in a rolling 3 month period, we will need to check in. Keeping therapy appointments consistently is essential to progress. -
At the beginning of therapy, we’ll work together to set goals which we can come back to to gauge progress. Each person’s progress, goals, and journey will look different. We’ll check in frequently to make sure that we’re on the right track.
Most clients report that therapy is effect in terms of an increased sense hopefulness, increased life satisfaction, more coping skills, increased insight, and a decrease in overall presenting symptoms. -
Yes! I am legally and ethically required to maintain confidentiality of you and the information you share with me except in certain situations. Limits to confidentiality include:
-You are a danger to yourself or others.
-You disclose or I suspect the abuse of a child, elder, or dependent adult.
-Consultation (no identifying information used).
-A legal order signed by a judge.
We will spend time going over the limits of confidentiality during our first meeting and I can answer any questions you have at that time.
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Yes! Therapy works best when you feel like you really connect with your therapist. I’m not for everybody and that’s okay. Some clients also decide to see a different therapist based on specialization - either in addition to therapy with me or instead of with me. At the end of the day, I want you to be getting what you need from therapy. Please always feel free to bring up any concerns you have about your therapy and we can figure out next steps together!
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Not at all! It’s normal to wonder about this when you’re getting started with a new therapist but most people find that this worry vanishes as we continue working together. I work from a person-first perspective, meaning that I don’t define my clients by their diagnoses, behaviors, thoughts, or beliefs. I’m an imperfect and sometimes messy human, as are we all.
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Nope! Talking through the same thing multiple times is a very normal part of therapy and what I find is that new insights, observations, and awareness are gained each time we talk it through.
If I notice we’re talking through the same thing but don’t seem to be getting anywhere with it, I'll gently bring it up so that we can figure out how to build some momentum in that particular area.