More Info About My Practice

Insurance may cover all or part of my services. I accept HSA cards as well as all major credit/debit cards. I also accept No-Fault Insurance related to trauma from auto accidents.

I currently have a brief waiting list. My regular openings are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance

Too many clients come to me with previous counseling experiences that were poor or even harmful in this area. The Client-Therapist relationship is unique and when done well, a wonderful experience. I always begin by explaining to new clients the difference between friendship and this relationship. I am not your friend and this is a wonderful thing. It means that the experience of therapy is all about the person seeking the help. You do not need to ever worry about me or my feelings. I have a senior therapist that I can go to for me- I am taken care of- therapy is the one relationship where you are encouraged and expected to be all about yourself. Freed of the need for give and take in the relationship, my clients are safe to be completely themselves. I am not going to be offended, you could not shock me if you tried, you may completely fall apart in my counseling office, be terribly rude and "off the wall" in your own estimation, and I will still want to see you. If you ever have a counselor who behaves as if you have "hurt their feelings", that is a serious red flag. We are charged with the very important mission of being present and helpful to people when they are going through their worst times. It is never OK for it to become personal to the therapist, for expectations to be placed back on the client. This is a sacred trust. It is something I take very seriously.