New to therapy, or just new to working with me? Here are answers to the questions I hear most often.
The easiest first step is to fill out the short contact form on this site to request a free 15-minute consultation. It's a low-pressure conversation — a chance to see if we feel like a good fit, ask any questions you have, and talk briefly about what's on your mind. I'll be in touch within one business day.
There's no commitment required. If it feels right, we'll schedule your first session from there.
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute phone or video call before we begin working together. It's a chance for me to learn a little about what's bringing you to therapy, for you to get a feel for my style, and for both of us to ask questions. No preparation needed — just show up as you are.
Then you're in good company. Many of my clients are coming to therapy for the first time. There's nothing you need to know or prepare ahead of time. The first session is simply a conversation, and we go at your pace from the very beginning.
It's normal to feel nervous. That feeling usually fades pretty quickly once you're in it.
The relationship between you and your therapist is one of the most important factors in whether therapy works. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, grief, recovery, identity shifts, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If that resonates with what you're going through, I'd love to connect.
The free consultation is specifically designed to help you get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit — and it's completely okay if it doesn't. Finding the right match matters more than sticking with the first person you try.
Telehealth therapy is therapy conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform — similar to a video call, but built specifically for healthcare with your privacy in mind. You join from wherever feels safe and comfortable: your home, your car, a private office.
I offer telehealth only, which means I can work with anyone located anywhere in Idaho.
Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for most people and most concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many clients actually find it easier to open up from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Telehealth also removes common barriers — no commute, no waiting room, no scheduling around traffic. For a lot of people, that makes it easier to show up consistently, which matters a lot in therapy.
Just a few things:
I'll send you a secure link before your session. Most platforms don't require you to download an app — you just click the link and you're in.
Yes — I'm licensed in Idaho and offer telehealth to clients anywhere in the state. You don't need to be in Boise or any specific city to work with me.
Individual sessions are $120 for 55 minutes. I also accept several insurance plans and offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for clients experiencing financial hardship.
I currently accept the following plans:
If you're unsure whether your plan is covered, I recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card and asking about your behavioral health benefits and whether I'm in-network.
A sliding scale means I offer a reduced session fee for clients who are experiencing financial hardship. I have a limited number of sliding scale spots in my schedule, so I can't always accommodate every request — but I encourage you to ask.
There's no judgment in reaching out about fees. I'd rather find a way to make it work than have finances be the reason you don't get support. Reach out and we can talk through what might be possible.
You're welcome as a private-pay client at the standard $120 session rate. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill — an itemized receipt — that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Contact your insurer to ask about your out-of-network coverage before we begin.
I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged the full session fee, as that time was held specifically for you.
I understand that life happens. If something urgent comes up, please reach out as soon as you're able and we'll work something out.
The first session — sometimes called an intake — is a bit different from ongoing sessions. We'll spend time getting to know each other. I'll ask questions to understand what's brought you to therapy, a bit about your background and history, what you're hoping to work toward, and what kind of support feels right to you.
It's also your time to ask questions and get a feel for what working together would be like. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. We'll find our way into it together.
It depends entirely on what you're working through and what you want from therapy. Some people find that a focused stretch of 8–16 sessions gives them what they need. Others find that longer-term support — months or even years — feels right as life continues to evolve.
We'll check in regularly on how things are going and adjust the pace together. You're always in charge of how long we work together, and there's no pressure to continue beyond what feels useful.
Most clients start with weekly sessions. Meeting consistently at the start helps us build a working relationship and make meaningful progress more quickly. As things shift, we can talk about spacing out to every other week or gradually wrapping up.
We'll figure out a rhythm together based on your goals, schedule, and what feels sustainable.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy designed to help people process distressing memories and experiences that feel "stuck." It's most commonly known for treating trauma and PTSD, but it can also be helpful for anxiety, grief, and other concerns.
I'm trained in EMDR, but not every client needs it — and we'd never use an approach without talking through it first. We'll discuss your goals and decide together which approaches make sense for you.
Please tell me. Honestly, that feedback is one of the most valuable things you can bring into a session. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and sometimes we need to adjust our approach, slow down, try something different, or simply name what feels off.
And if at any point you feel like a different therapist or modality would serve you better, I'll support you in finding that — without any pressure to stay. Getting you the right support is always the priority.
Yes — confidentiality is foundational to the therapeutic relationship. Everything you share remains private. There are a small number of legal exceptions to confidentiality, which I'll explain clearly at the start of our work together:
Outside of those situations, nothing leaves our sessions without your written permission.
If you use insurance to pay for sessions, I may be required to share a diagnosis and basic treatment information for claims to be processed. This is standard practice with insurance billing.
If privacy from your insurance company is important to you, paying out of pocket keeps your records entirely private. I'm happy to talk through the tradeoffs so you can make the choice that feels right for you.
Yes. I use a HIPAA-compliant video platform specifically designed for healthcare, which means your session is encrypted and your information is protected. The most important thing on your end is finding a private space where you can speak openly without being overheard — a closed room, your car with the windows up, or wherever feels right.
I'm happy to answer anything not covered here. The free consultation is a great place to ask.
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