Individual Therapy

It is really up to you. I usually suggest we see eachother every week to start so I can get to know you sooner and we can build some momentum together. Sometimes clients move to an every-other-week schedule if they’re feeling better and in need of less support. I am here on an as needed basis. We can check in around what feels most helpful as our relationship grows and there is never any pressure to continue therapy at a fixed pace.

No. One of the great joys of this work for me is that I get to connect with all kinds of humans living all types of human experiences. Male, Female, Non-Binary and Genderqueer folks are all welcome in my practice.

Absolutely! I welcome folks of all genders, shapes, sizes and identities in my practice. Although I identify as a straight white male, I find joy in connecting with all types of humans. Oftentimes I work with clients who don’t share my identities and have found that dynamic to provide unique opportunities for healing.

I understand how hard it is to pay for therapy. That’s why I offer some sliding scale spots to folks that struggle affording it. Don’t let cost be a barrier. Just reach out and we can talk about it.

I do not accept insurance, however, I do provide what’s called a Superbill for clients that have insurance. A superbill is essentially a receipt I provide to you that documents the date/time of our sessions. You then submit that receipt to your insurance. Sometimes they reimburse you as much as 50-80% of the cost. However, you will need to contact your insurance company to clarify their particular policy. I can help you in this process too.

That is for you to decide. Since we live in a capitalistic society, it can be seductive to try and put a measurable graph on our path of growth. Perhaps some weeks of therapy won’t feel “worth it.” Other weeks will. Usually when you zoom out and reflect over months of therapy you have a felt sense that it was impactful for the better. Therapy can be a weekly ritual of coming back to yourself. It can help you cultivate an intentionality around taking time to pause and find clarity and support in your life. For many of us this process of remembering and returning to ourselves can be invaluable.

I have a unique 3-year Masters Degree training from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. It combines Eastern Buddhist practices like Meditation, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with modern Western approaches to psychotherapy from guys like Carl Jung, Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom. For me, Contemplative Therapy is a fancy way of saying that I believe in the fundamental goodness of all people and that none of us are broken or need to be fixed. Instead, what we may perceive as our faults are simply wise parts of ourselves that want to be heard and met with compassion and respect. I also believe in our shared humanity and do not cater to the view of the therapist as wiseman/guru and the client as patient/disciple. We are in this experience of being human together!

I have heard some heartbreaking stories of harm done by therapists to clients. All I can say is that I view our relationship as sacred and built on the foundation of trust and deep respect. If I can be the therapist that helps you feel heard and connected, it would be my honor. We can take it very, very slow.