Getting Started

Starting therapy can bring up a lot—curiosity, hope, uncertainty, maybe even a little dread.

This page covers the practical details so you know what to expect.

If you have questions that aren’t answered here, please reach out!

INITIAL CONSULTATION

I offer a free 20–30 minute consultation. This is a chance for us to:

meet each other
get a feel for the space
talk about what you’re looking for
see if this feels like a good fit

Finding the right therapist matters. Whether that’s me or someone else, I’m happy to help you think through what you’re looking for. If it doesn’t feel like a fit, I can offer referrals to other practitioners.

Your First Session

Your first session is an introduction—not an assessment.

You don’t need to:

tell your whole story
know exactly what you want
or “do therapy right”

We’ll start by slowing things down. We will talk about what brings you in, but we’ll also pay attention to how it feels to be in the room together—because therapy happens through relationship, not just information.

You’re always in charge of:

what you share
how fast we go
whether something feels right

Where we meet

Sessions take place in person in Tacoma, WA.

We meet in a light-filled cottage surrounded by a small urban garden—a space designed to support grounding, creativity, and ease.

Many people find that simply being in the space helps them slow down and settle.

Session length and rates

Rates

60-minute session: $165

90-minute session: $225

A note about session length

I work in a way that allows time to slow down, notice, and follow what’s actually happening—not just talk about it.

For some people, 60 minutes is a good rhythm.
Longer sessions are available when it feels helpful to have more space.

We can figure out together what works best for you. There’s no pressure to choose one format over another—we can adjust as we go

Policies

CANCELLATIONS

If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for 24 hours notice.

Late cancellations or missed sessions are typically charged the full session fee.

PAYMENT

I accept credit, debit, and HSA/FSA cards.

Payment is due at the time of session.

INSURANCE

I currently operate as a private-pay practice.

Depending on your plan, you may be able to use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement. I can provide a superbill if that’s helpful.

Let's start there.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before starting. You just need a place to begin.

Reach out with questions or to book an initial consultation.