Frequently asked questions
What is therapy?
Therapy is a relationship in which therapist and client can explore the client’s patterns in a microcosm. All the emotions and experiences in the therapy room are present outside of it, but it can be easier to see, process, explore, and change in this relationship.
Am i ready for therapy?
That is a really important consideration. Therapy is really about processing, change, and growth. It doesn’t necessarily feel great all the time, and it can be difficult to engage fully in therapy if you aren’t both ready and willing. See next Q/A
What does therapy cost?
My out-of-pocket rate is $125 for a 53-60 min session. I do take insurances: Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, and a few others. Reach out for more info.
How long does therapy last?
That is an interesting question that I can’t give a solid answer to. I’ve had clients get what they need out of therapy in 6-12 months. Others have been with me for 18+ months without an end date in mind. It’s individual, and we talk about it throughout treatment.
Where am i located?
My physical location is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. I presently have three in-person days a week (Tues; Thurs; Fri). Otherwise, my services are through telehealth for those who are located in Colorado and aren’t in Denver/Wheat Ridge, don’t want to meet in-person, or cannot meet in-person.
What is readiness?
Readiness is the presence of psychological, physical, emotional, and relational foundations to be able to do therapy work. Speaking more specifically to trauma work, we won’t do trauma work, for example, if you don’t have coping skills; we’ll work on coping skills first. Speaking to therapy as a whole, this relates to having the mental and emotional space to be present.
What is willingness?
Willingness is just having the desire to do something, whether it’s starting therapy or engaging in trauma work. You can have the preparation and the life circumstances that might be necessary for therapy and still not want to do it. That’s okay. Sometimes we start and get stuck along the way, too. That’s also okay. I accept pauses and breaks and more “chill times” in the room as part of the process.