The terms counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably. Blended together they give an accurate picture of how I would describe the process: having a skilled guide to counsel you through the therapeutic (healing) process.

First and foremost, you can expect a place of non-judgment where you are free to express and explore any struggles you may be experiencing in your life. You can expect open and honest therapeutic feedback, which means it is feedback based on the professional training I have had and continue receiving as a therapist. It is not based on my personal thoughts or opinions as it is about you and using my skills to serve you as your therapist. You can also expect that I will honor your journey and will companion you, but I will not solve your problems or give "advice". A therapist's role is to facilitate awareness, to help to gain insight into yourself and to support you as you make changes in your life that best work for you.

Therapists see clients for a wide variety of reasons. Many therapists have an area of expertise or preference. In my experience, I see clients who are dealing with many life stressors: medical issues, relationship concerns, personal growth, life transitions, loss, depression and anxiety. Most people deal with these kinds of struggles.. They are a part of experiencing a full life. However, when these issues impact daily living, it may benefit you to work through them with a therapist. You may find that you are distracted more, your sleep is off, you feel sad more often, you have a difficult time relaxing, you have a sense that life could be happier. You may be using unhealthy coping skills such as overusing alcohol or drugs or overusing humor to deflect your true emotions. You may be over-involved in other people's problems. You may find yourself working, exercising, or eating in excess. Contrary to that, you may be calling in to work more, stopping your exercise routine, or finding you have no appetite. You may receive feedback from others that you're not yourself or may notice that your relationships are more strained. You may feel you want more out of the life you are living. It is also okay to not know why you are feeling how you are feeling, but just know that it does not feel right for you. Therapy can be beneficial for all of these situations.

The simple answer is "yes". However, a lot of that "yes" depends on you and me. I have been practicing teletherapy for many years and since the pandemic I am solely using telehealth for therapy. What I have learned is that just like in-person sessions, telehealth is very effective when we both make the commitment to our sessions. Willingness to do the work and being truly present for the time we are together are the requirements necessary to make our sessions effective. I have learned that our connection via the computer can be as strong as when in-person. I have learned that I welcome being as present to you as I am when in-person. I have that learned that being in your own natural environment allows for our connection to be multi-faceted and at times, it allows for additional cathartic vulnerability. I am grateful for the technology that allows our sessions to continue as new therapeutic relationships are formed and current therapeutic relationships deepen.