Getting Started
We understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. We want to give you clear steps to help make the process feel easier.
Reach Out through the link on this site.
I’ll respond within 2 business days to introduce myself and to offer a free 15-minute consultation call.
Set up your Client Portal.
Once you’re ready for a consultation, you’ll receive a welcome email with a secure sign-in link to my Client Portal. From there, you’ll set a password and sign a short telehealth consent form. This only takes a minute and is required before any video session, allowing us both to be covered and comfortable.
Book your consultation.
Through the portal, you can choose a time that works for you for a free 15-minute consultation call. This is low pressure and gives us a time to talk about what is bringing you to therapy and to see if we seem like a good fit.
Complete intake paperwork.
If we decide to move forward together, I’ll send you the full intake packet through the secure portal, including consent form, privacy policy, and a questionnaire. You can complete these at your own pace before our first session.
Meet for your first session.
Once I’ve received your paperwork, we will meet for your first session. Sessions are usually scheduled weekly and last 50-minutes. Our first session will give us a chance to go over the paperwork that you signed, explore your story, and set goals for our work together. Payment is collected securely by card at the first session.
Where to Find Us
504 Lexington Ave
Chapin, SC 29036
Suite C
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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We offer both individual and couples counseling. If the client and/or therapist does not feel that therapy will meet the client’s goals, a referral may be made to other qualified therapists in the area.
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Neurodiversity describes normal variance in the ways that people receive and process information. We believe that society’s response to this variance is problematic - not the person. Clients are encouraged to explore how they see the world without shame. Therapy is strengths-focused and wellness-oriented.
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The therapist has received training in trauma-informed care for clients during graduate school, as well as through ongoing education. Trauma-informed therapy moves at the pace that is safest for the client’s nervous system, honoring the client’s story.
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I use a unique blend of parts work, somatic awareness, and value-identification to help the client understand who they are, how they fit in their relationships, and what principles guide their actions. I draw from IFS, relational cultural theory, somatic techniques, and narrative approaches. My approach is evidence-based and collaborative. I encourage clients to share how they experience sessions to encourage mutuality in the session.
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I encourage clients to dress how they feel most comfortable. Sweats and t-shirt? No problem! Suit and tie? Also, great! Feel free to bring fidgets or a favorite blanket. I offer the use of a weighted lap blanket and have coffee, tea, or water available. My highest concern is that you feel comfortable.
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At this time, i am not equipped to see couples in crisis (including substance use or infidelity). I am also unable to treat addiction. These areas require a greater level of care than I can give. I can, however, make a referral to another counselor in the area. In addition, I am not equipped to conduct autism assessments, though I can help autistic individuals with low support needs understand their patterns and find self-compassion and acceptance.
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Therapy is centered around the client’s values and beliefs. For clients who want to explore how their faith impacts their story, I can absolutely bring faith into sessions. However, this is at the request of the client.