The effectiveness of psychotherapy relies on consistency. Once we agree on a time for weekly sessions, that slot will be reserved exclusively for you. All missed and cancelled sessions will be charged, as this helps maintain the continuity of your therapy and allows for fair scheduling. If you need to miss a session, giving at least two weeks’ notice may allow me to offer an alternative time in the same week, although this cannot be guaranteed.

The initial consultation is a space for us to begin getting to know each other. I will invite you to tell me about what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life and I may ask some questions to better understand your situation. You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable for you.

We will explore what you are hoping for from therapy, and whether working together can be potentially beneficial for you. The initial consultation gives you a sense of what it might feel like to speak with me in an ongoing way and the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns, which can help you to decide if you would like to continue therapy with me.

Starting therapy can feel daunting or uncertain. The initial consultation itself can stir feelings - anticipation, anxiety, ambivalence—which are meaningful and welcome in the room.

Starting therapy is a financial and emotional commitment. It is not uncommon to take longer than one session to decide whether to continue therapy. If you feel unsure about continuing therapy after the initial consultation, we can have an extended initial consultation period between 1 and 3 sessions. These sessions are exploratory, and there is no pressure to commit to ongoing therapy at this stage.