Privacy & Confidentiality

When you share your story in therapy, you deserve to know it's protected. Your privacy is sacred, and I hold that responsibility with deep care.

There are laws in place to protect your confidentiality, and I strictly follow them. However, there are a few legal exceptions that require me to break confidentiality:

  • If I suspect abuse of a child, dependent adult, or elder, I must report it to authorities immediately.

  • If you express intent to seriously harm someone else, I am required to notify the police and protect the person at risk.

  • If you’re at risk of harming yourself, I will work with you to create a safety plan. If you are unable or unwilling to stay safe, I may need to take further steps allowed by law to protect you.

If you ever have questions about confidentiality, I invite you to bring them into our sessions. I'm here to walk through it all with you — honestly, openly, and with compassion.

Are You Ready? Are We the Right Fit?

There are two things I ask you to consider before beginning therapy:

1. Are you ready?

There’s no perfect time to begin. You don’t need to be at rock bottom or have everything figured out. Readiness simply means you’re open to exploring. Sometimes, just showing up is how you know you’re ready.

2. Are we the right fit?

You deserve a therapist who feels safe and aligned. Take advantage of a free consultation — phone or in-person — to see how you feel. If it’s not the right fit, that’s okay. A good therapist won’t take it personally. What matters most is your comfort and growth.

The Balance of Therapy: Benefits & Risks

Therapy is a powerful process. And like anything meaningful, it brings both light and challenge. Here's what you can expect:

Potential Benefits:

  • Greater self-awareness and emotional insight

  • Healthier communication and boundaries

  • Relief from stress, anxiety, or depressive patterns

  • Stronger relationships

  • Clarity in decision-making

  • A deeper connection to your authentic self

Possible Risks:

  • Opening up about painful or difficult memories

  • Feeling uncomfortable emotions (grief, anger, sadness)

  • Changes in how you relate to others, which may cause temporary tension

  • Learning to trust someone new, which can feel vulnerable

These aren't signs of things going wrong — they're signs that something real is happening. Therapy is not about fixing you. It's about helping you come home to yourself, in your own time, at your own pace.

If you ever feel unsure or overwhelmed, let’s talk about it. Your voice and experience matter here.