Consultations
A conversation first
Choosing a therapist is a relational decision, not a purchase. The consultation exists so you can get a feel for me before anything is decided.
The shape of it
Four unhurried steps
- 01
You reach out
A few lines through the contact form is plenty. Nothing clinical or detailed is needed at this stage.
- 02
A short conversation
Fifteen to twenty minutes, free. You describe what's going on in your own words and ask me anything you want to ask.
- 03
An honest answer
I'll tell you whether I think this work fits what you're after — including when I think someone else would serve you better.
- 04
If we go ahead
We find a weekly time. Paperwork and anything clinical happens in my secure practice system, not through this website.
FAQ
Before you reach out
How long is the consultation?
About 15 to 20 minutes, by video or phone. It's free and there's no obligation.
What will you ask me?
Broadly what brings you here now, what you've tried, and what you'd want to be different. You decide how much to share.
What if we're not a fit?
I'll say so, and where I can I'll point you toward a better match. That includes concerns I don't work with, such as eating disorders, psychosis, OCD, bipolar disorder, autism and ADHD.
Do I have to live in New York?
For therapy, yes — you need to be physically located in New York State at the time of each session, because that's where I'm licensed. Coaching is separate and is not therapy.