- Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the things people often ask before reaching out. Have another question? I’d love to hear from you.
Getting Started
How can therapy help me?
Therapy gives you a safe, supportive space to understand what you’re experiencing, work through challenges, and develop new ways of coping. You may gain greater self-awareness, improve your relationships and communication, manage stress and difficult emotions, strengthen your confidence, and find clarity around the concerns that brought you to therapy.
Do I really need therapy?
You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes, having an outside perspective and a supportive space to process what you’re experiencing can make a meaningful difference. Reaching out for support is a sign that you’re taking your well-being seriously and are willing to grow and make positive changes.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
People come to therapy for many different reasons—relationship challenges, anxiety, grief, life transitions, personal growth, family concerns, or simply because they want to better understand themselves.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before reaching out. A free 15-minute consultation gives us an opportunity to talk about what you’re looking for and determine whether working together may be a good fit.
What can I expect during my first session?
Your first session is an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy, what’s happening in your life, and what you’d like to work toward. We’ll begin getting to know one another and identifying goals for our work together.
Most importantly, you should feel comfortable, heard, and supported. Finding a therapist who is the right fit matters.
How often will we meet?
The frequency of sessions depends on your needs and goals. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly at first and may become biweekly as therapy progresses.
We’ll work together to determine a schedule that makes sense for you.
How long does a session last?
The initial intake session is 60 minutes. Individual and couples therapy sessions that follow are 50 minutes.
Working Together
Who do you work with?
I especially enjoy working with women—from young adulthood through midlife and beyond—as well as young adults, adolescents age 16+, and couples.
I support clients navigating anxiety and stress, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, identity and self-worth, family challenges, parenting, divorce and blended families, and personal and spiritual growth.
Do you offer individual therapy?
Yes. Individual therapy provides a confidential, supportive space to work through the challenges you’re facing and focus on your personal goals.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, a difficult transition, relationship challenges, grief, self-worth, or personal growth, we’ll work collaboratively toward greater clarity, confidence, healing, and well-being.
Do you offer couples and premarital counseling?
Yes. Couples therapy can help you work through communication challenges, conflict, relationship concerns, and difficult seasons together.
I also provide premarital counseling, helping couples strengthen their communication and relationship foundation as they prepare for marriage. I am certified in Prepare/Enrich for premarital and couples counseling.
Do you offer Christian counseling?
Yes. Christian counseling is available upon request.
If your faith is an important part of your life, professional counseling can be thoughtfully integrated with Biblical principles to support your emotional, relational, personal, and spiritual growth.
Do you offer online telehealth therapy?
Yes. Virtual/telehealth sessions are available throughout California, allowing you to participate in therapy from a private, comfortable location that works for you.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
Yes. In-person sessions are available in Claremont, California, by appointment.
How long will I need to be in therapy?
There isn’t one timeline that works for everyone. Therapy may be relatively short-term when you’re working through a specific concern, or it may continue longer when you’re addressing deeper patterns, relationships, or personal growth.
We’ll work together to determine what makes sense for your needs and goals.
What is your cancellation policy?
I understand that things come up. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call or email at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible.
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, are subject to the full session fee.
If an emergency prevents you from providing 24 hours’ notice, a late cancellation may be rescheduled if another appointment is available within the same week. Rescheduling in these circumstances is at the therapist’s discretion.
Practical Questions
Do you accept insurance?
The practice is private pay and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill can be provided upon request if you’d like to submit it to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
A sliding scale is also available based on need. Because insurance plans vary, you may want to contact your insurance provider to understand your out-of-network mental health benefits.
What does therapy cost?
The fee is $185 per hour.
The initial intake session is 60 minutes, followed by 50-minute individual or couples sessions. A sliding scale is available based on need.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to briefly discuss what you’re looking for, ask questions, and determine whether therapy may be a good fit.
There is no obligation to continue beyond the consultation or first session. Finding a therapist who feels right for you is an important part of the process.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. What you share in therapy is kept confidential, with limited exceptions required by law and professional ethics.
These exceptions can include situations involving suspected abuse or neglect or when there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or another person. Specific confidentiality policies and limits will be reviewed as part of the informed-consent process.
Ready to experience more peace?
Call today to schedule an initial appointment or request a free 15-minute consultation. Together, we’ll determine if we’re the right fit for your journey.
A safe, confidential conversation to answer your questions and help you decide if therapy is right for you.