Getting Started

While the search for a new therapist can feel challenging, you have already taken the difficult first step. Trying to find a psychologist can be helped by taking time to learn more about the provider.

On this website you can:

• Read about me and my experience,
• Review my areas of expertise, and
• Understand how my fees work

Then, once you feel comfortable, contact me either via email or at 703-662-3095 for an initial phone consultation.

Our First Meeting

Our first meeting lasts about 60 minutes and is an open dialogue in which we explore the nature and background of your difficulties, and what you are hoping to accomplish in therapy. At the end of this meeting, I will tell you whether I could be of help to you, how I intend to approach our work together, and how psychotherapy may be of benefit to your unique circumstances. This initial meeting is also your opportunity to determine whether there was a connection—or a good fit—with me, and whether you feel comfortable with the idea of therapy.

I aim to work with individuals that I can serve well with my skill set. If the fit seems off for any reason, I will assist you in finding another capable colleague in the area that may be a better fit for your needs.

The time after our first meeting is opportunity for you to decide if therapy is right for you, and if my approach and our connection are well suited for you. From there, we will schedule regular meetings and your path to a stronger, happier life begins.

Confidentiality

Treatment is provided with respect and privacy in a safe and supportive environment. It is of the utmost importance to me that you feel safe sharing your thoughts, feelings, and past experiences in a caring, compassionate, therapeutic environment.

Everything you share is strictly private and only between you and me. Should you want something to be shared with another professional or institution, you would need to provide written consent.

One exception to this confidentiality is in case of immediate danger to you or to others, or in the case of child or elder abuse/neglect, which legally psychologists and other mental health professionals are required to report.