What can I expect when I call or email?

When you call, you’ll get my voice mail. Please make sure you leave your name, phone number and a couple of convenient times for me to call you back.

If you email me, do not share confidential information via email, and indicate the best time to call you back. I check my voice mail and email on weekdays, between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. I will do my best to call you back within 2 business days.

What should I expect from my first session?

The first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and determine if my therapeutic style is a good fit for your needs. You will be able to ask me about my experience and how I will approach our work together, I will ask questions about what brought you to therapy and what your goals are. I will review how I handle confidentiality, payment, cancellation, and communication between appointments.

How do you handle confidentiality?

All information shared in session is confidential, with the exception of safety. That means that if you are in danger of hurting yourself, or someone else, or if you are under 18 and someone else is hurting you, I’ll do whatever is necessary to keep you safe including notifying important people in your life. As a licensed MFT I am also mandated to report suspected elder abuse/neglect and suspected abuse/neglect of dependent adults.

When working with couples I have a “No Secrets” policy, which means I will not keep information between the two parties confidential, however all information shared as part of the therapy will not be shared with a third party.

When working with minors, I will keep information shared in session confidential. However, parents and guardians who provide authorization for their child’s treatment are often involved in their treatment. As a result, I, using my clinical judgment, may discuss the treatment progress of a minor child with the parent or caretaker.