FAQ

At this time I practice entirely by telehealth, and I see clients anywhere in Colorado. We meet by video, so you can settle in wherever feels comfortable and private to you.

The first step is a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation, where we get a feel for whether we’re a good fit.

Call me at (970) 688-8920 and we’ll go from there. If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first full session.

It’s a 15-minute phone call, no cost and no commitment. We’ll talk through what’s bringing you in and whether working together feels right.

It’s also a chance for you to get a sense of me before you decide anything.

Sessions are 55 minutes.

I currently offer sessions Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

I work with adults 20 and older: men, women, and couples. Individual therapy is the heart of my practice, and couples are welcome too.

I ask for 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Sessions canceled with less notice may be subject to a $70 cancellation fee.

I’m an out-of-network provider, so I don’t bill insurance directly. If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, I can give you a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement.

It’s worth calling your insurance company before we begin to find out what your out-of-network benefits look like.

I chose this model on purpose – it keeps my focus where it belongs, on you and the quality of your care, rather than on navigating the limits of multiple insurance systems.

Therapy with me is conversational and collaborative, focused on understanding the patterns that run beneath the surface. We’ll explore your experiences, your relationships, your emotions, and the ways you’ve learned to navigate the world.

The most important thing we bring into the room is curiosity – lasting change comes from understanding yourself more deeply, not from judging the parts of yourself that feel difficult or hard to sit with.

We’ll always go at a pace that feels right for you, and I won’t push you further than you’re ready to go.

You’re welcome to read more about how I work on my About Me page.

Every person has a story, and every pattern has a reason. The things we struggle with often started as ways of coping, protecting ourselves, or meeting needs that weren’t being met.

I don’t see people as problems to be fixed. I see people who have adapted, survived, and learned ways of navigating the world that once served an important purpose.

My role isn’t to judge those patterns or tell you what’s wrong with you. I’m here to help you understand yourself with compassion, so you can decide what you want to carry forward and what you’re ready to change.

My clinical training is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, family systems, and attachment-informed work, along with evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.

Most of my focus is on helping you understand your patterns, your relationships, your sense of identity, and the experiences that shaped who you are today.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in Colorado, which means I practice under the supervision of a licensed clinician. It’s a normal stage of where I am in my career, and I’m always glad to talk more about it on a consultation call.

Not at all. You don’t need to arrive with a perfectly organized story. Often, figuring out where to begin is part of the work.

Not necessarily. Understanding where a pattern began can help make sense of why it still shows up today, so we’ll explore your history at whatever pace feels right for you.

That depends on what works best for you. Some people find journaling, reflection, or small practices between sessions helpful. Others prefer to use our time together as the main space for exploration.

We’ll find a rhythm that fits you.

Come with curiosity and a willingness to be honest with yourself, rather than the expectation that you need to have everything figured out.

One practice many people find helpful is journaling – not as another assignment to complete, but as a way to notice your thoughts, emotions, and patterns as they come up between sessions.

The more openly you explore your experiences and name what you’re feeling, the more meaningful our work together becomes.

Then you cry. Tears are welcome here. You don’t have to apologize, explain, or pull yourself together.

That's more common than you'd think. A big part of therapy is learning to slow down and notice what's happening beneath the surface, so not having the words yet is a fine place to start.

This is the best part of telehealth: you get to choose what you sit or lie on!

No, though comfortable seating is encouraged.

Yes. Ask away.

Both! Except they don't like me back. I have terrible allergies.