More Info About My Practice

I work with clients who are interested in addressing their concerns, formulating goals, and identifying solutions in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I hold masters degrees in both Mental Health Counseling and Theological Studies, and I am currently a Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and a Graduate Teaching Associate at The Ohio State University. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and groups. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns.

What I Usually Need to Know to Help

When clients first present for counseling, I'm interested in the following: What brings you to counseling? What kind of social supports do you have? How long has your concern caused you distress? How often does it cause you distress? What is the severity of your distress (scale of 1-10)? What have you tried to alleviate your distress? What would you like me to know about you?

Most importantly, questions such as these help me to get to know you. Additionally, answers to these questions provide me with an initial understanding of your presenting concerns and help me establish a baseline to which we can return after a period of time to determine if and how you are improving.

The Duration and Frequency of Therapy

How long does counseling take? Simply put, it varies. Factors such as the severity of concerns, social support, coping styles, and others can make counseling brief (e.g. 4 sessions) or longer term (e.g. 12+ sessions). After the initial session, I provide a personalized treatment plan, outlining the direction and duration of counseling. While the investments of time, energy, and finances are not insignificant, the benefits often outweigh the costs.