Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first meeting, we'll exchange some introductions with one another, and I will give you a good chunk of the session time to let me know, in your own words, specifically what's most important to discuss -- the specific challenges or concerns you have. I like to spend the bulk of session time on these things. Additionally, I will listen to and answer any questions you may have about therapy during all sessions, but in particular our first session. Beyond that, you may or may not see me draw up something called a genogram -- a visual chart of your family of origin with information such as "how do the different members of the family each get along with one another?" and similar information. A genogram is something I will keep and use throughout therapy with you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

With 12+ years experience working with adults, couples, and families, I've honed my ability to assess both the obvious issues my clients are facing, but also a deeper sense of the 'problem behind the problem.' I routinely have gotten feedback from clients throughout my career that I have a knack for assessing and communicating what someone is dealing with both on the surface level and on the deeper level of a person's self-identity (also known as self-image or self-esteem). When I am able to accurately assess what is going on, I can usually tell I have gotten the assessment right, as my client will let me know by stating something akin to "things make so much more sense now with this different perspective."

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I really like working with adults who are dealing with a relationship concern, problem at work, or have some personal or internal challenge they are trying to deal with, such as a low sense of self, a depressed mood, a lack of motivation, or some other feature that is getting in the way of feeling happy and secure.