FAQs
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
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If something feels off — if you’re struggling to enjoy your life, stuck in patterns you can’t break, or carrying more than you know how to hold — that’s enough of a reason to reach out. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
Do you offer a consultation before starting?
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Yes — I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation so we can get a sense of whether we’re a good fit before committing to anything. No pressure, no obligation. Just a conversation. Reach out through the contact form to get started.
What happens in a first session?
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The first session is about getting to know each other. I’ll ask about what brought you in, what’s been going on, and what you’re hoping therapy might help with. You don’t need to have it all figured out — part of what we do together is clarify what you’re actually working toward.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work?
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That’s more common than you might think — and it doesn’t mean therapy can’t work for you. Sometimes the fit wasn’t right. Sometimes the approach wasn’t suited to what you were dealing with. Knowing what hasn’t worked is genuinely useful, and I’d encourage you to bring that history into our consultation.
Do you offer telehealth or in-person sessions?
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Both. I see clients in person at my office in Denver’s South Pearl Street neighborhood, and via telehealth for adults anywhere in Colorado. Please note that due to licensing regulations, telehealth sessions require you to be physically located in Colorado at the time of the session.
How long does therapy take?
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It depends on what you’re working through. Some people come for a focused few months; others find value in longer-term work. We’ll check in regularly about whether the pace and focus still feel right. The goal is always progress, not dependency.
What’s the difference between EMDR, parts work, and somatic therapy?
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They’re complementary tools that work with different aspects of how we hold and heal from difficult experiences — and I often weave them together depending on what a session calls for.
EMDR targets how the brain stores traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge so they lose their grip on your present life.
Parts work gets curious about the inner voices and patterns that show up in your life — rather than fighting them, we try to understand what they need.
Somatic therapy brings the body into the room, paying attention to physical sensation and nervous system responses as a source of information and healing.