What to expect at your first visit…

Seeing a counselor can be intimidating. To help ease the anxiety of getting started here is what you can expect. You will be welcomed into the office and offered a glass of water or cup of coffee. I will review practice policies and your intake paperwork. We’ll take some time for you to provide some background on why you are reaching out to a counselor and what your goals are for therapy. My goal is for this to be a comfortable and secure process, like having coffee with a friend.

While I utilize a multitude of different techniques to assist my clients in achieving their therapeutic goals, my theoretical orientation is largely “person centered.” Person centered simply means that you lead the direction of therapy, you are the expert on you. As you lead the direction of therapy I will draw upon my experience, education, and tools to help you achieve your goals in the best way possible.