The Process:

What to expect as you step into healing:

Starting therapy can feel scary or intimidating-especially if you have been carrying things alone for a long time. Maybe you have even tried counseling before and it didn’t feel right, it wasn’t a good fit, or you didn’t feel seen or understood. Perhaps this is your first time reaching out and you are unsure of what to expect. I promise you are not alone, let me give you a small glimpse into what it will look like from here.

Lets connect

The first step is a free 15 minute phone consultation. I won’t lie, it usually doesn’t end in 15 minutes, but that is because I want to give you a space to connect and share what is bringing you into therapy. This is a safe, no-pressure phone call where you can ask questions, we can get to know one another a little better and we can determine if we feel comfortable moving forward and working together. I always give potential clients the space to think about it, pray on it if they want to, and get back to me when they feel sure. I know there are so many therapists to choose from, and finding one you connect with and trust is where all the therapy “magic” happens.

First Session

After the consultation, if you decide to move forward we will schedule your first session. All sessions are 50 minutes long and are conducted via video session or phone session (If I get to choose, I will always choose video). During this session we begin by going over intake paperwork, and exploring some of what brought you into therapy. We will discuss what you have been carrying, what you hope for, work collaboratively to establish some healthy and attainable goals and create a plan to move toward healing.

On-going work

Healing is at your pace. It is not linear and there is no way to know how many sessions you will need in advance. Some sessions may focus on processing pain, exploring trauma, diving into patterns of behavior, or gaining insight and understanding into relational patterns. We will focus on building tools, increasing emotional awareness and self-regulation, self-compassion and empathy and healthy communication skills. Some sessions may look like you needing to process or vent frustrations, while others will focus more on active goals. You set the pace- we move together.

Growth and reflection

As our work deepens, you’ll start noticing shifts: clearer boundaries, lighter burdens and stronger self-worth. Whether our time is brief or ongoing, my hope is that you leave therapy with more insight, tools, hope, and healing that lasts. Therapy isn’t about fixing you, you are not broken, it’s about helping you remember who you are and who were created to be.