F.A.Q.

Why “relationship therapy” and not “couples therapy”? There are two main answers to this question. The first, not all people are in just a two-person romantic relationship. The second, when people come to “couples therapy”, my ask is they are not just here to change their relationship, they are here to take responsibility and change their individual selves, which, in turn, changes the relationship-and all their other relationships, whether they be with friends, family or co-workers.

How frequently are sessions? Ideally, if you are coming for relationship therapy, we would start off at a weekly cadence then eventually move to every other week. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t always allow for weekly and sometimes weekly is too expensive for people. Whatever the case, we start off at an every other week cadence-both are a lovely option.

When is therapy over? There are a few answers to that question. The first answer-whenever you say it is over. If you are feeling like you have got what you came for, you aren’t getting what you came for, or any other reason you don’t want to come to therapy anymore-you have the absolute right to terminate therapy (hopefully we can have a conversation about it). The second answer- when we both reflect on the work you have done and see all your goals have been met and you don’t have anymore goals. Typically with relationship therapy, we are working towards a specific, actionable goal and when that is reached, we both are pretty darn aware of that. With individual therapy, it can be a little different, depending on what you are wanting to work on. If you started therapy to work on a specific goal, then the answer is pretty similar-we both check in on whether you are feeling that you met your goal. If you entered therapy to be able to have a space to process, then it can be a longer term relationship.

What if we stop seeing you then something comes up? Then shoot me an email and let’s get an appointment on the calendar! It’s not uncommon for people to want to return to therapy, whether it’s for just one appointment to get ‘unstuck’ or because you are going through a transition point in your life or relationship. I am happy to have a single appointment or see you regularly again.

In person or telehealth? Maybe it makes me old school but I am under the belief that coming in person to therapy allows for a different flavor of intentionality. That being said, telehealth has allowed a level of accessibility that I never thought would have existed. Whatever you choose is best for you, just let me know!

We’re traveling, so we can just call in from our hotel right? Depends! If that hotel is in Washington State-then yes, as long as I know what hotel and the address. If you are outside Washington State, I am legally not allowed to conduct therapy.

What the parking situation at your office? There is ample street parking in front of my building and on the surrounding streets. I also will validate up to 3 hours of parking at Butler Garage (about 2 blocks away), so you can go grab a snack or visit a gallery before or after your appointment.