We talk. I want to hear what's going on for you, and you should be figuring out whether I'm someone you can actually work with. This isn't a sales call. It's a genuine check to see if there's a fit. You're allowed to talk to multiple therapists before deciding.

We spend the first session getting grounded in why you're here and what you're hoping for. I'll ask questions, but I'm not running through a checklist. If something feels relevant to you, say it even if I didn't ask. We move at whatever pace makes sense.

Sessions are typically weekly, though we'll figure out the cadence that actually serves you. Some weeks we'll go deep. Some weeks we'll stay near the surface. There will probably be moments that are hard, and there will probably also be moments that are lighter than you expected. Both are part of the work.

I'll often tell you what I'm noticing, what I'm thinking, or why I'm asking a particular question. I work relationally, meaning the relationship between us is part of the treatment. You're not a case I'm managing. You're a person, and this is a collaboration.