Taking the step to reach out for therapy is no small thing, and I want you to know that from the moment you walk in, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. There is no need to have everything figured out or to know exactly what to say. That's what we're here to work out together.

Your first session is 50 minutes long, and it's designed to be a gentle introduction – to me, to this space, and to the process. Rather than diving straight into deep or difficult material, we'll spend much of that time getting to know one another.

I'll ask you some general questions to help me understand your life and your world. These might include things like: What's been going on for you lately that led you to reach out? What does a typical day look like for you? Are there relationships, experiences, or patterns you find yourself returning to? You don't have to have polished answers – honest, unfiltered ones are more than enough.

We'll also talk about what you're hoping to get out of therapy. Goals can look very different from person to person. Some people come in with a clear sense of what they want to work on; others have a general feeling that something isn't right but aren't sure how to name it yet. Both of those are completely valid starting points. Together, we'll begin to shape a sense of direction that feels meaningful to you.

By the end of the session, my hope is that you leave feeling heard – and with at least a small sense of what working together might look like going forward.