Reach out! First, we’ll schedule a consultation call if we haven’t already. If you’ve decided to move forward, I’ll create an account for you in my secure client portal and send you intake documents such as an informed consent form, practice policies, and billing authorization. Then we’ll set up a first session and get going!

The first session is really about getting to know each other. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy, a bit about your history, and what you're hoping for. You can ask me anything you want. It's a conversation, not an interrogation — and the most important thing is that it feels comfortable enough to keep going.

I ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations or no-shows may be charged the full session fee. Life happens, and I'll always use my judgment in the case of emergency — but consistent attendance is an important part of the work.

Weekly, at the beginning. Consistency matters in this kind of work — the relationship between us is central, and that relationship needs regular contact to develop. After we've built a solid foundation, we can talk about whether a different frequency makes sense.

It depends on what you're working on and how deep you want to go. Some people come for a few months during a specific transition. Others stay for years because they value having a space for ongoing reflection and growth.

As Donald Winnicott noted, “We all hope our patients will finish with us and forget us, and they will find living itself to be the therapy that makes sense.” We'll figure it out together.

Not necessarily. Some people may come to therapy with a diagnosis, others don’t, and I don’t believe a diagnosis is necessary to engage with therapy. However, if you pursue insurance reimbursement through superbills, a diagnosis is required for billing purposes. I will discuss diagnosis and treatment goals transparently with you.

All sessions are currently virtual, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. I'm licensed in Rhode Island, Washington DC, and Maryland, which means you need to be physically located in one of those states during our sessions. I'm hoping to add in-person sessions in Providence soon!

The best way to find out is the free 15-minute consultation. If I'm not the right therapist for you, I'll tell you — and I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.

The core approach is the same: relational, depth-oriented, pattern-focused. In individual therapy, the relationship you're working on is primarily the one with yourself. In couples therapy, we're working with the dynamic between two people. I use Imago Relationship Therapy in couples work, which provides a specific framework for dialogue and understanding. Many of my individual clients are also working on relationship issues — the two aren't as separate as you'd think.

Welcome! Seriously. The first session might feel a little awkward, and that's completely normal. There's no right way to do therapy. You don't need to come prepared with a speech or a list of problems. Just come as you are. We'll take it from there together.

You don't have to be ready. You just have to be curious.