FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MY APPROACH
What is your therapeutic approach like?
My work integrates existential–phenomenological therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, trauma-informed relational work, somatic awareness, and KAP preparation/integration. Clients often describe sessions as grounding, direct but gentle, emotionally safe, and deeply clarifying.
How often will we meet?
Weekly sessions are most common, especially at the beginning. As you stabilize and feel more grounded, we may shift to biweekly or integrate periodic intensives. I'll help you determine what structure best supports your goals and nervous system capacity.
How long does therapy take?
There's no universal timeline—it depends on what you're working on and what feels right for your nervous system.
Some patterns:
Younger clients (20s-early 30s) sometimes move through trauma processing more quickly because patterns haven't had decades to solidify. Others need longer to build enough life experience to make sense of their past.
Clients in their 40s and beyond often have more context and self-awareness, but may be unwinding patterns that have been running for 20+ years.
What matters more than age: your readiness, your support system, the complexity of your trauma, and what you're hoping to build.
Some people work with me for a few months during a crisis or transition.
Others stay for a year or more as they move through trauma, identity, and relationship work.
Some do intensives and then drop to monthly maintenance.
We'll move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you.
Do you assign homework?
Very rarely—and only when it supports your process. Most of the work happens in session through presence, emotional attunement, processing, and understanding patterns in real time.
WORKING WITH SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Do you work with men who struggle to talk about feelings?
Yes. Many of my clients are men who feel shut down, don't know how to access their emotions, fear being judged, are successful at work but struggling at home, or want to be better partners, fathers, or humans. You don't need to know how to express feelings to begin therapy. We build that capacity together.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes—and not as an add-on. I provide deeply affirming therapy for:
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer adults
Trans and gender-expansive adults
Non-traditional relationships
Identity exploration
Minority stress
Shame and belonging
Trauma connected to family, culture, or religion
Your identity is respected and understood without assumptions.
I'm in my 20s. Is this therapy too intense for someone my age?
No. Some of the deepest, most transformative work I do is with people in their 20s and early 30s.
If you're dealing with trauma, complex family dynamics, relationship patterns you don't want to repeat, or identity questions that feel overwhelming—you don't need to wait until you're older to address them.
In fact, many younger clients tell me they wish they'd started this work sooner.
Age doesn't determine readiness for depth work. Willingness does.
The modalities I use (EMDR, Brainspotting, existential therapy) work just as powerfully for someone at 25 as they do at 45. The difference is that younger clients often have fewer years of calcified patterns to work through—which can actually make the work move faster.
MODALITIES & METHODS
Do you offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)?
Yes—in collaboration with licensed medical prescribers through Journey Clinical. You meet with a prescriber for medical evaluation. If approved, they manage dosing and give you a prescription. I provide preparation, support during your dosing session, and integration therapy. I do not prescribe or dispense ketamine. KAP is especially helpful for trauma, depression, numbness, or emotional shutdown when done safely and relationally.
What about psychedelic experiences outside of clinical KAP?
I provide integration therapy for adults who've had experiences with psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, or other psychedelics—whether legal, clinical, or self-guided. This work focuses on processing trauma that surfaced and translating insights into lasting change. Learn more about psychedelic integration.
Do you offer trauma intensives?
Yes. Intensives are half-day or full-day sessions for clients who want deeper, more focused therapeutic work. They can include EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, somatic work, and existential–phenomenological exploration. We discuss readiness and pacing before scheduling.
LOGISTICS
Do you work with couples?
No. At this time, I work with individual adults only. I can offer referrals if needed.
Do you see adolescents?
No. My practice is focused on adult clients (18+).
Do you take insurance?
Yes—I am in network with Premera, LifeWise, and most Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans. If I am not in network with your plan, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
CONCERNS ABOUT THERAPY
What if I feel overwhelmed during therapy?
This is extremely common for trauma survivors. We work slowly and collaboratively to stay within your nervous system's capacity. Flash Technique, Brainspotting, relational pacing, and grounding help us work without flooding or retraumatization. You will not be pushed beyond what feels safe.
What if I've had bad experiences in therapy?
Many of my clients have. We will move at your pace, build safety together, and check in regularly to make sure the work feels attuned and collaborative. Your past experience is not a barrier—it's part of the context.
FIT & NEXT STEPS
How do I know if we're a good fit?
Schedule a consultation. You'll get a felt sense of the connection quickly. If it doesn't feel right, I can provide referrals to trusted colleagues.
How do I get started?
Just reach out. A brief consultation is the first step.