Frequently Asked Questions

The easiest way to begin is to connect with me for a free 15-minute consult. During that call, we’ll talk briefly about what you’re looking for, what support might be most helpful, and whether it feels like a fit.

If you’d rather reach out another way, you’re welcome to contact me through the Connect page—by email, phone, or message form—whatever feels most comfortable. If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first session and I’ll guide you through next steps.

It’s a short, low-pressure call to connect. We’ll talk briefly about what you’re looking for, availability, and you can ask anything—about my style, how therapy works, scheduling, and payment options.

If you decide to move forward, we’ll also discuss the intake questionnaire and onboarding paperwork so you know what to expect. The goal is simple: clarity on whether working together feels right and what the next step should be.

We’ll talk about this during the 15-minute consult because it depends on what you’re navigating and what support feels sustainable.

In general, many clients start biweekly, especially when they’re looking for steady support and an active focus on change.

If someone is going through a particularly difficult season, we may meet weekly for a short period of time, then step back down once things stabilize. As you reach a maintenance phase, we may move to monthly, pause, or wrap up. Some clients come for a focused season of change and return later—therapy should be responsive to your needs.

My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative—I aim to create a space where you feel supported first, not judged. From there, we’ll focus on practical change: making sense of what’s happening and choosing next steps that fit your real life.

I do offer tools and skills when they’re useful—things like coping strategies, routines, boundary work, and goals that reflect what matters to you. If you want structure or “home practice,” we can do that; if you prefer something more conversational, that works too.

That’s completely okay—many people start therapy with a feeling more than a clear “problem statement.” We can begin with what you’re noticing: stress, burnout, low mood, anxiety, relationship strain, or just feeling off. From there, we’ll map patterns and identify what’s keeping you stuck. Clarity tends to show up once you feel supported and we start gently exploring the bigger picture.

In practice, people use the words interchangeably—and that’s okay.

When I say counseling, I’m often referring to practical support for current stressors: coping skills, routines, decisions, and next steps. When I say therapy, I’m often referring to deeper pattern work: how your history, beliefs, emotions, and relationships shape the present. Most clients end up doing a blend of both, depending on what they need.

No shame—and nothing to take personally. I won’t be the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. The relationship matters, and not every therapist is the right match for every person. If we meet and it doesn’t feel aligned, we can talk openly about what you’re looking for and what might fit better. I’m happy to help you find a more suitable match—whether that means a different style, a different specialty, or a higher level of care. The goal is that you get the support you need.

Yes. I approach substance use with a nonjudgmental, client-centered lens—and I understand it exists on a spectrum. That can include harm reduction, cutting back, exploring healthier coping, recovery support, or simply having a space where you can talk honestly about what’s going on. We’ll work toward goals that feel realistic and meaningful to you. If coordinated care is helpful, I’m open to collaborating with other providers (with your permission).

Walk & Talk is an option for clients who want movement and fresh air as part of the session. It’s available with limited availability in central Austin, and we can discuss whether it fits your needs. Because we’re in public, confidentiality looks a little different—people may pass by, and privacy can’t be guaranteed the way it is in a private office or during telehealth. We’ll talk through boundaries (route, pacing, what to do if we see someone you know, weather) before scheduling. It can also help to consider the sensitivity of what you want to discuss when choosing a Walk & Talk session.

I’m currently accept insurance plans through Alma and Headway. I’m in the process of joining EAP panels, and if you have EAP through your employer we can talk through how to check whether I’m an approved provider. I also provide a superbill upon request if you want to seek out-of-network reimbursement through your insurance (if your plan offers it). Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your plan.

Therapy is confidential, with a few legal and safety exceptions. These typically include situations involving imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse or neglect of a child/elder/dependent adult, or a court order. If a safety concern comes up, I’ll aim to be transparent and collaborative about what happens next. If you have questions about privacy—especially with telehealth—I’m happy to talk through them.