What types of people do you work with?

I work with adult individuals and couples navigating relational distress, trauma, anxiety, identity concerns, grief, and life transitions. My clients are often seeking depth-oriented therapy that allows for exploration of their personal stories, emotional patterns, and internal dynamics.

Many are processing the impact of past attachment wounds or spiritual harm, and are looking for a therapeutic space that welcomes questions of meaning, faith, and identity. I also work with clients who may not have a specific crisis but feel disconnected from themselves or others, and want to engage more fully with their inner life and relationships.

Do you offer in person or virtual sessions?

Both! My office is located in North Decatur, but I am happy to offer telehealth sessions as well.

How long is a typical session?

Typically people enjoy a 50-minute therapy session after our initial 80-minute session. However, many people find that they prefer consistently longer session times and choose 80 minutes every time.

What happens in the first session?

In our first session together I will begin by welcoming you to our therapeutic space and giving you a chance to ground your body and settle in. I will go over some housekeeping items such as confidentiality and other practice policies. I will then invite you to the first of many times that I say this: to be as honest as possible with yourself and with me about what is going on in you internally and in the space between us relationally. Then I will ask something to the effect of “why therapy now,” that can serve as a spring board for your sharing time. From there, it is a dynamic and relational back and forth, where I continue to get a sense of your needs and goals and heartache hidden in your story and way of being in our space.

How long does therapy take until I feel better?

Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and the timeline for feeling better varies from person to person. Because I’m oriented toward deep, lasting change—not just quick symptom relief—therapy can sometimes feel slower or even more difficult before it feels better. It can take time to shift long-standing patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, as well as intentionally putting in to practice both in and outside of our sessions what we have discussed. While the brain is capable of powerful change through neuroplasticity, that change requires ongoing engagement, through reflection, new habits, relationship shifts, and care for your inner world. Progress may feel gradual, but each step forward is meaningful, and your active participation is essential in creating the kind of transformation you’re seeking.

What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?

I totally get it. Sometimes it’s not the right fit with a particular therapist, or the approach wasn’t quite what you needed at the time. And that can be incredibly frustrating and discouraging. Therapy is a deeply personal process, and it can be challenging to find someone that you feel is a good match.

If you’ve had past experiences where therapy felt unhelpful, we can talk about what didn’t work and explore what you’re hoping for this time. You deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported, and I’d be honored to help you discover whether working together feels like the next right step.

Other questions?

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