What is a session with you like?
My style is warm and supportive. There are places in us that do not show themselves until they know they are safe-my goal is to provide that safe space for you. There are also places in us that need to be challenged (such as a harsh inner critic)-my goal is to also be the voice of protection in those instances. In all cases, I am striving to listen to you, stay curious, and to impart to you the sort of compassion that I hope to instill in you.
What if I get sick or need to cancel?
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy-which means if you are sick or need to cancel for any reason, just give me 48 hours notice (or more). With less than 48 hours notice I will have to charge for the session.
Why don’t you take insurance?
I am not set up to take insurance but there are some types of insurance that will reimburse you for “Out of Network” providers. Inquire with your health insurance provider about this.
How does online therapy work?
You will need a reliable internet connection. Once we have established that you would be a good fit for online therapy, I will send you a link where we will meet online at the scheduled time-only you and I will have that link. I further protect your privacy by having a waiting room. No one can enter the online space without me letting them in. I check in with you to be sure our connection is good and then we proceed very much like a usual in-person therapy session.
What can I do to get the most out of our online session?
Make sure you have a private space where you feel comfortable and won’t be interrupted for the duration of our session. Even pets can sometimes be a distraction (ex. loud barking). You will want to learn how to easily turn on and off notifications on your phone or computer so that you can turn them off for our session and turn them back on afterwards. As you turn on your video for our session, angle the camera so that you are close to the camera and I can see your face and upper body. Make sure there isn’t a bright light behind you like a window or the setting sun, as this will shade your face. All of this ensures that I can take in your words, facial expressions, and body language-I will be tracking all of that in order to best serve your healing so I don’t want to miss a thing. It is also helpful to learn from your internet provider about how to best improve your internet connection. This could include moving the router, restarting the router, or upgrading your internet.