Individual therapy is a one-on-one process, designed to provide a safe and confidential space for self-exploration and growth. Together, we work to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while addressing challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship concerns. Therapy not only helps you gain insight into your experiences but also equips you with practical tools to navigate life more effectively, build resilience, and move toward personal well-being and fulfillment.

Your first session, often called the intake, is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a foundation for our work together. I will ask questions about your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. We will also review important information such as confidentiality, scheduling, and what the counseling process looks like. You will be able share what feels most important to you, ask questions, and let me know what you hope to gain from therapy. By the end of the session, we will outline next steps and start shaping a plan that supports your needs and goals.

Each counseling session typically lasts between 50-60 minutes. I do offer intensive counseling sessions which is a single, prolonged session (90 minutes-3 hours). Some individuals find intensive counseling sessions helpful to process complex issues.

Attending counseling on a regular basis is crucial in making progress.  Many clients find it helpful to start off attending counseling weekly, and then over time, decrease the frequency to every other week, monthly, quarterly, and finally, on an as needed basis. 

Homework is optional, but research shows that incorporating between-session activities can increase the effectiveness of therapy. Clients who engage with these assignments often experience greater progress and improved mental health outcomes.

The decision to conclude counseling is a personal one. Some clients begin with specific, measurable goals, and choose to end services once those goals have been met. Others view counseling as an ongoing process, adjusting the frequency of sessions to meet their needs—sometimes attending weekly or biweekly, and at other times choosing quarterly or as-needed sessions.