What to ExpectMaking the first call takes courage.

I want to acknowledge that you're taking a big step. So here is exactly what happens, from the very beginning, in working with me.

Your inquiry

You can reach out through the form on this website, or call or text me at 970-414-0954. You'll share briefly what kind of support you're looking for. If it seems we could be a potential fit, we'll schedule our first proper meeting — the consultation.

The complimentary consultation

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can meet and determine whether we're a good fit. You'll share about what brings you in and the kind of support you're seeking. I'll share more about my process, and if you have any questions, I'll answer them then.

At the end of the 15 minutes, we decide together — based on how comfortable you feel and my professional competence for your particular needs. If your needs are outside my scope, or another clinician would be a better fit, I'll give you referrals.

When we schedule the consultation, I will block 75 minutes. This gives us time for the first session.

I've found that once people know we're a good fit, they're usually ready to begin right then. If you need time to think about it, or to discuss it with each other before scheduling the first session, that's fine as well — whatever is comfortable.

The first session

We begin with paperwork and with building our relationship. The documents include my professional disclosure, a HIPAA form, a telehealth agreement, and an electronic communications consent form.

Sometimes it will also include a Release of Information, which gives me your consent to consult with other providers — another therapist, a medical provider, and so on — in the interest of collaboration in your care.

We'll discuss each form in depth to make sure you know what you're agreeing to. If you have any questions or need any clarification, we'll address those too.

Please bring a credit card to keep on file for payment, which includes any late cancelled or missed session.

Once we finish paperwork, we'll go into the intake process, which essentially allows me to get to know you. If you're coming in as an individual, we'll dive right into my in-depth sex and relationship intake.

If you're coming in for relational therapy, we'll first get to know the story of your relationship — how you met, what first attracted you to each other, the big moments, and how it has evolved to the current day. Then I'll meet with each of you individually to go through the in-depth intake. Because besides the story of you together, there's the story of each of you that I'd like to get to know too.

Following sessions

Now that I understand you better and know you more, we'll discuss your therapeutic goals — essentially what you'd like to accomplish in our work together. All of this helps me conceptualize how best to support you. From there, we roll up our sleeves and get to work.

Things will shift as you move through your process, and the structure of therapy will shift with them.

My orientation is humanistic, relational, and intersectional, with an attachment and systems lens — which means you are centered, and key contextual pieces of your identity, and how they shape your experience of the world and of relationships, will be part of the work. Our work will be collaborative.

How often we meet

In the beginning I believe it's best to meet weekly, which gives us ample time to delve in and work together. At minimum we'll meet every two weeks. As you gain stability and confidence, we'll begin spacing sessions further apart.

We've come to expect therapy in 55-minute blocks — the "therapeutic hour." That works, but we aren't limited to it. Additional time can cover more ground, allow a slower pace, or reduce the overall number of sessions. Longer blocks can be especially useful for relational work.

Sessions can be tailored from 55 minutes up to a half-day intensive, prorated from the hourly rate. If you want an intensive that isn't currently listed, ask me and we'll design it.

Ending therapy

Ideally we finish when you've accomplished what you came for. We'll move from weekly to every other week to monthly. Once you're close to your goals, we'll begin discussing termination.

Your final session is a chance to look back at your progress, discuss any last pieces, share gratitude, and find closure.

In reality, life happens, and there may be times you need to pause. If that's the case, just tell me. I'm happy to pause and pick up where we left off when the time is right.