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A few of the questions people often have before beginning — about how I work, what to expect, and how to start. If yours isn't here, a free consultation is a relaxed place to ask.

Online counseling in Texas · Oklahoma · Illinois
Common questions

Before we begin.

If something here raises more questions than it answers, that's welcome too. We can talk it through together.

Still wondering if we're a fit?

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What happens in the free consultation?+

It's a relaxed 15–20 minute call — no cost and no pressure. We talk through what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and how I work, so you can get a feel for whether we're a good fit. You're welcome to ask anything. If it feels right, we'll talk about next steps; if not, that's completely okay.

How do I know which type of therapy or method to choose?+

You don't have to choose — that part is mine to hold. I use a variety of methods based on each client's goals, needs, and personality, and I weave them together as our work unfolds. You bring what matters to you; I bring the approaches that fit it. Nothing is fixed in advance, and we stay responsive to what's actually helping.

Do you meet online, and where are you licensed?+

Yes — sessions are held online, from wherever you feel most at home. I'm licensed to work with clients located in Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

How often should we meet, and for how long?+

I most often encourage two 75-minute sessions a week. When sessions are short and a week apart, each one can get spent re-opening a new concern and settling back down, so the deeper work rarely gets room to move. Meeting at least twice a week for longer than 60 minutes lets us stay with one thread and follow it through — far more productive than stopping and restarting.

That said, we'll find the rhythm that fits your life and capacity. Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes, and we can adjust as we go.

What are your fees?+

To keep this work accessible, I offer flexible, prorated session lengths: 90 minutes ($150), 75 minutes ($125), 60 minutes ($100), 45 minutes ($75), and 30 minutes ($50). You're welcome to choose the length that fits your emotional, energetic, and financial capacity. The full breakdown lives on the Fees page.

Do you take insurance?+

I do accept some insurance, and that billing is handled through Alma rather than by me directly. The fees listed on this site are private-pay rates for services not submitted to insurance. If you use insurance for a covered traditional therapy session, your cost is based on your plan's contracted rate and benefits. You can read more on the Fees page.

What is Brainspotting?+

Brainspotting is a mindfulness-focused, body-based therapy that helps access and process emotional experiences held beneath conscious awareness. Using eye position, body awareness, and focused attention, it reaches past the verbal mind to where experiences are actually stored. Many people are drawn to it when insight has brought understanding but they're ready for a deeper level of change. There's a full, in-depth explanation on the Brainspotting page.

Is this spiritual or religious?+

Spirituality and intuition are welcome here, in an inclusive, non-religious way. That can mean something mystical, something simply meaningful to you, or nothing of the kind — it's entirely led by what feels true to you. This is an affirming, open space, and you never have to hold any particular belief to do this work.

Is this the right fit for me?+

This work tends to fit well if you're ready to explore long-standing patterns and meet yourself with honesty, drawn to experiential methods like somatic mindfulness or brain-body processing alongside talk therapy, and open to the mind–body–spirit connection. Online sessions work best when you're feeling emotionally steady and outside of an acute crisis. Finding a therapist whose approach matches how you naturally process experience is key to the work landing well — a free consultation is a relaxed way to feel this out together.

Do you see couples?+

My couples offering is Couples Enrichment — a structured, positive experience focused on connection, appreciation, and attunement, rather than traditional couples counseling or conflict work. When a couple is moving through significant conflict, I recommend each partner begin with their own shadow work first, ideally alongside any couples counseling they pursue with another therapist. Meaningful relationship change tends to grow from each person examining their own patterns and taking accountability for how they show up.

Do I need art experience for the SoulCollage® group?+

Not at all. There's no right or wrong way to make a card, and no skill required — just a few simple materials and your own curiosity. The process itself is the practice: noticing what you're drawn to and what it has to say. You can read about the six-week class on the Groups page.

What are therapy intensives?+

Intensives are extended, focused sessions for concentrated work on a single concern — built on the same idea as meeting more often: continuity and time are what let real change take hold, rather than stopping and restarting each week. They're private-pay services and aren't submitted to insurance, Alma, or any third-party payer.

How long will I be in therapy?+

It depends on what you're working with and what you're hoping for — there's no fixed timeline. Some people come for focused work on a specific concern; others stay longer for deeper, ongoing growth. We'll check in along the way about what's helping and what you need, and you're always in the lead.

What populations do you work with?+

I work with a wide range of people, and feeling like a good fit is what matters most. I have particular experience with neurodivergent clients, high-functioning anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive people, and I love working with helping professionals — therapists, coaches, healthcare providers, spiritual guides, and educators — who hold space for others and want a space of their own to process, grow, and reconnect. My practice is inclusive and affirming, and I'm a committed ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

When finding a therapist, “vibe” matters — what are you like?+

I'm often described as intuitive, laid-back, flexible, grounded, open-minded, and deeply compassionate — with a good bit of heart, humor, and creativity woven into our work. I tend to notice emotional patterns quickly, and I listen with care and presence, blending deep insight with body awareness, soulful exploration, and mind–body–spirit practices.

My style is relaxed and human, while I also invite you to show up for your own growth — real change grows through what happens between sessions as much as within them. I see myself as a guide in your process, while your healing stays fully in your hands.

What if I feel worse before I feel better?+

Bringing awareness to long-held patterns or emotions can feel tender at first. We move at a pace that keeps you resourced rather than overwhelmed, using grounding tools and checking in often. Please let me know anytime you'd like to slow down — you're always welcome to guide what we focus on and share only what feels ready to share.

What if I need to pause or take a break from therapy?+

Life happens, and pausing is a natural part of many people's process. If you need a break, we'll talk it through together, review what you've learned, and talk about how you can keep supporting yourself in the meantime. You're always welcome back whenever you're ready for the next layer of work.

How do you view change in therapy?+

Real transformation happens through what you do between sessions as much as what happens within them — much like working with a personal trainer who guides and tailors your plan, while the progress comes from the work you put in day to day.

Consistency matters too, especially early on, since it builds momentum and helps new patterns take hold. Therapy can flex with your life: some people work closely for a season and then check in occasionally for a tune-up; others return during a big transition. The aim is always to build your own skills and resilience, so support is there whenever you want it.

How do we get started?+

The simplest first step is to request a free 15–20 minute consultation. From there, if it feels like a fit, we'll schedule your first session and decide together on a rhythm that supports the work. You're welcome to reach out with any questions before then.

Still have a question?

A free 15–20 minute consultation is the easiest way to ask anything on your mind and see whether we're a good fit.

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