What to Expect
Thoughtful support for your child. Clear guidance for you.
Step 1: Free Consultation
We begin with a complimentary 20-minute phone call. This is a chance for you to briefly share what’s going on, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work. It’s also a space to see whether we feel like the right fit.
Step 2: Parent Intake
If we decide to move forward, we start with a parent intake session. This helps me understand your child more fully—their background, temperament, strengths, and current struggles. Whenever possible, I encourage both parents to attend.
Step 3: Therapy Begins
From there, I begin meeting with your child or teen. With younger children, sessions are play-based and developmentally attuned. With teens, the work is more conversational, relational, and skill-focused. In either case, the goal is the same: helping your child feel more regulated, understood, and equipped.
Step 4: Parent Collaboration
Parents are an important part of the process. With children, I typically meet with parents every 4–6 sessions to share progress, offer guidance, and keep you involved. With teens, parent check-ins are more flexible, but we usually connect every few months. Family sessions can also be woven in when helpful.
Step 5: Closing the Work
As symptoms begin to subside and your child is doing well, we’ll prepare for a thoughtful close to therapy. This usually includes a final parent session to reflect on growth, name what’s been helpful, and support a strong transition forward.
A Collaborative Approach
Therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. My role is to support your child with care and skill, while also giving you insight and practical tools along the way.