you were wondering...

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek therapy to better understand themselves, manage stress or anxiety, improve relationships, navigate life transitions, or simply feel more supported. If something in your life feels difficult, overwhelming, or emotionally heavy, therapy can provide a safe space to explore it. Therapy is also helpful for personal growth and self-awareness — not just for mental health concerns. The first session is an opportunity to talk about what you’re experiencing, ask questions, and see whether the process feels like a good fit for you.

The first therapy session is where we begin to get to know one another and create a shared understanding of what brought you to therapy and how you would like for things to be different. I will follow your lead as to what is important for you to share about yourself, and ask some additional questions to build my understanding of your circumstance. We will also begin to identify goals for therapy and possible pathways towards them. While it is my goal to help you make changes in the shortest amount of time, therapy is not a one-session experience. I aim for you to leave each session with something useful to integrate into your day to day, but it is also common for psychological shifts to be more obvious only after some time.

At this time, my services are being provided in virtual format only. This means you will need a private location with a good internet connection in order to meet for therapy.

For clients in Ontario, I provide receipts for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. While most insurance providers cover services from a Registered Social Worker (RSW), it is important that you verify this information. For clients in New York and New Jersey, I am an out of network provider. Many insurance plans have out-of-network benefits which means you can get reimbursed a large portion of our session fees and I will provide you with the necessary documentation for submission.

I recommend meeting weekly for therapy sessions to achieve the best outcomes. Consistent weekly sessions provide a stable framework for growth, allowing for continued progress and the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. This regularity helps in addressing ongoing issues, tracking progress effectively, and making necessary adjustments to your therapy plan. By committing to weekly meetings, you ensure a steady pace of improvement and a more effective therapy experience.

No referral is needed to work with me – contact me directly to get started.

It’s completely normal for therapy to feel uncomfortable at times, especially when discussing difficult emotions, experiences, or patterns. Growth and healing often involve exploring things we may have avoided or carried quietly for a long time. That said, therapy should never feel overwhelming or unsafe. You are always encouraged to move at your own pace, share only what feels comfortable, and speak openly about how the process is feeling for you. A strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust, collaboration, and creating a space where you feel supported throughout the process.