I prefer to work with clients that are ready and eager to make positive changes in their lives and will do so through a willingness to open themselves up to new ways of thinking. My clients may be struggling with certain aspects of life, including depression, anxiety, stressful events, relationship struggles or changes, etc. People that work with me are looking for meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Making the decision to come for your first appointment was probably a difficult one, so I try to make the process as easy as possible. You can call me at 904-755-4410 or visit my contact page to make an appointment.

Please contact me at 904-755-4410 or via my contact page to discuss fee structure for therapy.

Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason aren’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

Because each person/couple has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Consistency brings the best results. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and are often scheduled weekly, especially in the beginning. Most people have been struggling to deal with difficult situations by the time they come to therapy. Weekly sessions will help to keep you accountable and motivated to work towards your goals in an efficient way. As therapy progresses, we can work together to determine if weekly sessions will continue to be useful. Some people will find that as they begin to heal and grow, fewer sessions are needed. The frequency of sessions can be adjusted in order to best meet your needs and maintain positive change.

In the first few sessions (1-4):

You will tell your story, determine goodness of fit between yourself and myself, discuss goals and treatment plan, and build rapport. Effective long-term progress occurs after these items are established, and cannot occur without these items.

The Treatment Phase:

After the first few sessions, then active engagement of the treatment goals and plan begins. This varies dependent on the client’s presenting problem.

In these sessions you will work toward gaining insights, learning skills, expressing emotions, and more, which will help you make progress and see progress for long term change. I will guide you, but you are responsible for engaging in the practice. The progress is directly related to your level of commitment to doing the work outside of the counseling office.

I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.

Do you feel comfortable with your therapist?
Can you be honest and open with your therapist?
Is your therapist responsive to your concerns and questions?
Do you feel confident in their understanding of your concern?
Are you confident in their ability to help you with your concern?

Having a good fit makes a significant difference in making progress in counseling. It is recommended that you give your therapist 2-3 visits to find a connection, unless you are able to tell immediately that the personality fit is not going to click, in which case it makes the most sense to make a switch at that time.