FAQ

I offer flexible scheduling while keeping enough structure to support consistent progress.

Most sessions run 53 – 60 minutes – enough time to dig in without losing focus.

You reach out. That’s it. We’ll take it from there.

I’ll share my current rate during our consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Self-pay only.

No. I’m a fully private-pay practice and not in-network with insurance companies

If requested, I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Insurance reimbursement can vary quite a bit depending on your plan.

Use the scheduling link I provide. It’s super easy.

There’s never anyone else in my office because I work with clients via Telehealth. Your privacy matters, and confidentiality is a top priority.

I require 48-hour notice unless there’s a true emergency. Consistency matters – that’s where meaningful progress happens.

It’s a quick conversation for both of us to see if we’re a good fit.

I like motivated clients.

I work with clients in their mid-to-late 20s through their late 40s.

Yes. I work with both individuals and couples, with a particular focus on men navigating relationship transitions and emotional overwhelm.

Yes. It’s an ALL SKATE.

Absolutely.

We’ll cover what’s needed legally, talk through what brought you here, and begin identifying what’s underneath the surface. You’ll leave with more clarity than when you arrived.

Direct, thoughtful, grounded, and collaborative. We’ll slow things down to understand what’s really going on – then focus on what helps.

Every person is different, but many clients begin to notice meaningful movement within 10 – 12 sessions. The goal isn’t to keep you in therapy forever – it’s to help you build lasting traction.

Yes, and while I can’t hand you a tissue through the screen, I believe strong therapy often involves emotion, insight, and honesty.

No. We decide together what needs to be explored. And while some things might feel uncomfortable to share at first, most clients are ultimately glad they did.

Anyone ready to stop staying stuck and start understanding what’s actually happening underneath.

I take the work seriously and consider it a privilege. My role is to help you understand the problem clearly enough that meaningful change becomes possible.

It depends. If another therapist is a better fit, I’ll let you know.

Be a guide, not a fixer.

Yes. Video is primary, phone as needed.

Therapy works best when it continues outside the session – through reflection, habits, relationships, and consistent effort.

Research consistently shows the relationship itself matters. Pay attention to whether you feel understood, challenged appropriately, and emotionally safe enough to be honest.

Yes – though I work with people from many different backgrounds and beliefs.

Yes, with a few safety-related exceptions we’ll review together.

Yes – and often productively. Conflict itself usually isn’t the problem. Understanding what’s underneath it matters more.

My job is to balance the room, not take sides. I’m human, so sometimes things get off – and I always welcome feedback.

I have been practicing for 10 years.

My strengths are hearing the unspoken or unexplained, helping you dig into the real issue, using humor, and being my authentic self.

One interaction can matter. Sometimes, one insight can end years of pain.

Yes. I believe therapists should do their own work, too.

I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. I also have a graduate degree in Pastoral Counseling, a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida, and a BA in Economics/Accounting from Holy Cross.

Email is the best way. Let me know if you prefer a different method.

No.

Yes, I am licensed in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida.

Yes, they are required by law. I rarely re-read them, but they help me remember. If you ever want to know what I’m writing, I’ll tell you. You might be less curious afterward.