Frequently Asked Questions

Since counseling is specifically tailored to the individual, each client's experience is different. But, traditionally we begin with building a therapeutic relationship and exploring how you would like to benefit from therapy. From there, we work at your pace to pinpoint challenges and take steps toward your goals. Once you have seen the changes and improvement in your life, we discuss scaling back sessions at your comfort level until we conclude our work together. 

The length of time in counseling varies depending on the person. Many clients are in therapy for a brief period of time- just long enough to learn, practice and integrate new skills. But, it is not uncommon for the therapeutic process to last longer for some clients, and if that is the case, we will work together to discuss the course of our work together. 

Our clinicians utilize a variety of evidence-based and client-centered approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Depending on your clinician, approaches may include CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS-informed therapy, EFT, Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and somatic techniques. Because each clinician has different areas of training and expertise, specific modalities may vary by provider. We offer free consultations, where you can learn about your clinician and their approaches prior to formally beginning the counseling process.

 If you find that you don't like counseling, it is totally ok and it is certainly not uncommon. We facilitate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere so that we can discuss your experience and concerns. If it relates to the process of counseling, we can explore this and decide together what adjustments we can make to our work together to make the experience more comfortable. If it is about our fit as therapist and client, we can also explore adjustments. In instances where we are unable to find our stride, our clinicians will make it a priority to connect you with options for continued care that may be a better fit.