Your Questions About Therapy, Answered

  • Therapy can support adults experiencing depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and issues related to identity or culture. It can also help if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or want to better understand your emotions and patterns.

  • I provide psychodynamic and relational therapy, helping clients explore recurring patterns in thoughts, feelings, and relationships. My approach is warm, candid, thoughtful, and occasionally humorous, combining insight with practical strategies for growth.

  • If you notice recurring struggles, persistent sadness or anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or want to explore yourself more deeply, therapy could be beneficial. Even a few sessions can provide clarity, perspective, and emotional support. You might be a good fit if you’re open to self-reflection and willing to engage in honest conversation.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes. We’ll talk about what’s on your mind, explore patterns in your emotions or behaviors, and work collaboratively toward insight, understanding, and change. You can expect a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space.

  • Therapy length varies depending on your goals and needs. Some clients notice progress in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work. We’ll find a pace that works for you.

  • Most clients start with weekly sessions, which provides consistent support and continuity. Some clients choose to meet multiple times a week, which can help them go deeper in their work. Meeting more frequently allows us to explore patterns and experiences more thoroughly, often leading to faster insight and progress. The schedule is always tailored to your goals, needs, and what feels right for you.

  • It’s normal to feel anxious or unsure. Many clients feel relief after just one session. Therapy is a safe space to be yourself, ask questions, and explore your feelings without judgment.

  • I combine psychodynamic and relational approaches with warmth, candor, and humor, helping clients understand themselves, navigate challenges, and live more authentically. Therapy with me focuses on both insight and practical change.

    I’m deeply passionate about this work. The psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic framework allows me to bring intellectual rigor, creativity, and problem-solving into every session. I invest in ongoing training, reading, and professional development to continuously refine my skills and hone my craft. I’m fully engaged in the process and love the work I do.

    If you want a deeper sense of how I think and work, you can explore my writing and blog, where I share reflections and insights that reveal my approach in action.

  • AI therapy bots can offer short-term support, reflection, and reassurance, and some people find them helpful for organizing thoughts or feeling less alone. But they can’t replace therapy with a licensed professional. Human therapy works with emotional patterns, reactions, and relationships as they unfold over time — especially the parts that aren’t yet easy to name or understand. That kind of depth and attuned listening requires a real person.