Frequently Asked Questions

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  • You don’t have to be “really messed up” to seek out or benefit from therapy. I have found a huge benefit in my own therapy and believe it is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. Yoga, working out and girls’ nights can help provide short-term relief after a long day or after a fight with your significant other, but therapy provides transformation, healing, level-ing up and freedom that can’t be replicated elsewhere.

  • Both! I see clients in-person at my office in Denver. I can see clients all over Colorado for online therapy, as long as they have privacy, a strong wifi connection and are physically in Colorado.

    * In late 2025 I expect to be able to see clients in more states as the Counseling Compact goes into effect. When that happens you will see updates here.

  • I work with both! I am in the business of empowering women, but I also work with men when it is a good fit because people-pleasing, perfectionism and anxiety don’t only impact women, they absolutely impact men too. Men can also be high achievers that struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism and anxiety and they deserve to work with a therapist who gets these issues.

    Women are often held back by societal, family and self-imposed restrictions and expectations, but also have incredible untapped power and potential.

    I LOVE helping others overcome the obstacles and barriers keeping them stuck so they can become confident, empowered and feel fulfilled. I love watching my clients (both men and women) go from surviving to THRIVING, and getting to be a part of that transformation.

  • Yes, I only work with adults and while I occasionally work with adults outside of this range, my sweet spot is usually adult men and women ages 30-45.

  • It’s a lot like finding the right doctor - you’ll likely know a good fit or a bad fit right away. You should feel comfortable, heard and feel like the therapist really understands and can help you with the specific issues bringing you to therapy. It is important for us both to feel like it is a good fit so we do not waste time or money, and so that you receive the best care possible. If for any reason you or I feel we are not a good fit I will provide you with trusted referrals.

  • Therapy is a highly individualized, so there isn’t a set amount of time. The length of time you are in therapy depends on your goals. Some people come in with goals we achieve quickly (see intensives). Sometimes clients meet their goals, then come up with new ones and we continue to meet and work on those goals. And sometimes, life just keeps happening and you want regular support, so you’re “in therapy” longer.

    Regardless of goals, I ask new clients to come weekly for at least the first 6 months to allow us to build a relationship and make progress more quickly. After that we continue to meet weekly or drop down to every other week, then monthly and then only meeting if/when you need it.

    It’s important to remember that therapy is just like making a big change, or learning a new instrument - the more committed you are to it, the better it goes. Therapy is an investment of your time, energy and resources and you will only get out of it what you are willing to put into it. If you are only able to come to sessions once a month or every other week, particularly at the beginning, it is going to take a LOT longer to make progress. This is why my practice is structured so that new clients come weekly for the first several months.

  • I offer a variety of services that are priced accordingly. You can find information about fees, services and packages on the fees page here. You can also use the free tool to see how much you could be reimbursed by insurance for my services.

  • At the end of the day, no matter what the therapist’s speciality, training or credentials are, you should always feel respected, heard and understood. You can expect to be asked about your feelings, your thoughts, your history when it’s relevant, your struggles, and what you want to work on. While a therapist is there to guide and support, it is ultimately on you, the client, to come in knowing what you want to talk about.