Frequently Asked Questions

How Can Therapy Help Me?

Therapy isn’t just for "fixing" problems, it’s a space to reclaim your story, strengthen your resilience, and align your life with your values. Whether you’re navigating:

• Gender identity or sexuality in a world that often feels rigid,
• Neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, etc.) in systems not designed for you,
• Complex trauma that lingers in your body and relationships,
• Or the exhaustion of trying to "fit in" while staying true to yourself...

Therapy with me offers: 

✔ A safe, affirming space to explore who you are, without judgment. 

✔ Tools tailored to your neurotype (no forced "one-size-fits-all" coping skills). 

✔ Trauma healing that honors your pace and autonomy. 

✔ Clarity and confidence to live by your values, not others’ expectations.

Do I Really Need Therapy? I Usually Handle Things on My Own.

Short answer: If you’re asking this, therapy might already be a helpful option.

Many of my clients are high-achievers, deeply self-aware, or used to being the "strong one." But strength isn’t about doing everything alone, it’s about knowing when to seek support. Therapy is for people who:

• Feel "stuck" in cycles of anxiety, shame, or burnout.
• Want to unpack trauma without being re-traumatized.
• Are tired of masking their neurodivergence or identities to survive.

What’s Therapy Like?

Your therapy, your way. Sessions are:

• Collaborative: You set the pace. We’ll explore your goals, whether that’s healing trauma, navigating LGBTQ+ identity, or aligning your life with your values.
• Non-pathologizing: Your differences aren’t "disorders." We’ll focus on your strengths.
• Liberation-focused: We’ll examine how systems (oppression, ableism, etc.) impact your mental health, not just "individual fixes."

Practical details:

• 55-minute sessions, typically weekly.
• Homework is optional (e.g., journaling, art, or experiments in setting boundaries).

Medication vs. Therapy

Medication can help manage symptoms, it's a great tool, but therapy addresses the roots, especially for:

• Neurodivergent folks needing strategies beyond stimulants.
• Trauma survivors healing nervous system responses.
• LGBTQ+ clients navigating minority stress.

I’ll support you in making informed choices (including collaborating with prescribers if needed).

Insurance & Confidentiality

Insurance: I’m out-of-network but provide superbills for reimbursement. Ask your insurer:

• "Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits?"
• "What’s my reimbursement rate per session?"

Confidentiality: What you share stays private, with exceptions required by law (e.g., harm to self/others, abuse). I’ll explain all policies in your first session.