What to Expect

If you're new to therapy or simply looking for a fresh perspective, here’s what the process typically looks like:

  1. Initial Contact
    You can reach out by phone or email to request a free 15-minute consultation via phone or Zoom—no commitment required. If you’re ready to get started right away, you can also book a session directly through phone, email, or the Jane app.

  2. Intake Form
    Once a session is booked, you’ll receive an intake form to complete before our first meeting. This helps provide some background and gives us a starting point for our work together.

  3. First Session
    During our first session, we’ll review your intake form and talk about your goals for therapy. This is your space to share what you’d like to change, explore, or grow in—and I’ll meet you where you're at.

  4. Ongoing Sessions
    We'll work together based on the goals you identify. These goals can shift and evolve over time as needed. Therapy is a collaborative and flexible process.

  5. Session Frequency
    I usually recommend starting with weekly sessions to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Over time, we can shift to bi-weekly or another rhythm that feels right for you.

  6. Flexibility
    I understand that weekly sessions aren’t always possible. We'll work together to find a schedule that fits your life and needs.

A Note to Parents

Beginning therapy can be a big step—not just for teens, but for parents as well. As a parent, you play a key role in supporting your teen’s emotional and mental health, and I value the trust you place in me as a therapist.

In our work together, my aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where your teen can express themselves openly and honestly. Adolescence is a time of growth, self-discovery, and sometimes struggle, and therapy can be an important tool in helping teens navigate these challenges with confidence and resilience.

Confidentiality is an essential part of building trust in the therapeutic relationship. While I will always prioritize your teen’s safety and well-being, most of what we discuss in sessions will remain private. If there are serious concerns—such as risk of harm to themselves or others—I will involve you appropriately. That said, I also encourage open communication between teens and parents whenever possible, and I’m happy to support that process.

If you have any questions about therapy, how I work, or how best to support your teen outside of sessions, I welcome your involvement and am here to help. Therapy is most effective when we work as a team—with your teen at the center.

A Note to Teens & Young Adults

Hey — if you’ve found yourself here, maybe you're thinking about talking to someone, or just curious about what therapy might be like. Either way, I’m really glad you’re here.

Whether you're in high school, post-secondary, starting a job, or somewhere in between, life can feel like a lot. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, lost, or just not like yourself. Maybe things at home, at school, in relationships, or even inside your own mind feel confusing or heavy. Whatever you're carrying, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Therapy is a space just for you — to talk, ask questions, vent, cry, laugh, and explore what’s really going on. You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t even need to know exactly what you want to work on. We’ll figure that out together.

This time is about you — your story, your challenges, and your hopes. We can talk about anything: family stuff, school or work pressure, identity, big transitions, mental health, or the feeling that you’re just stuck in your own head. There’s no “right” way to show up in therapy. Just come as you are.

If you're nervous, that’s okay. Starting something new can feel weird or even scary at first. But we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you. You deserve to feel grounded, confident, and connected in your own life — and therapy can help you get there.

You’re not too much. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Therapy

  • Therapy is a supportive, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained mental health professional. It can help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and feel more grounded and confident in your life. Sessions typically involve talking about what’s going on for you and working together to set goals and find meaningful ways forward.

  • You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek therapy for anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship struggles, trauma, or life transitions. Others come simply to understand themselves better. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, therapy can help.

  • In the first session, we’ll go over your intake form, talk about what brought you to therapy, and begin setting some goals for our work together. It’s a chance for you to ask questions, share your story at your own pace, and start building trust.

  • Yes, what you share in therapy is private and confidential. There are some exceptions for safety—such as if there is risk of harm to yourself or others, or in cases of abuse involving a minor—but these limits will be clearly explained before we begin.

  • If you’re under 18, I usually invite a parent or caregiver to join us for the first 15–20 minutes of the first session, if you give consent to having a parent there. This helps everyone get on the same page and gives your parents a chance to share what they’ve been noticing. It’s also a time for you to hear their perspective—and for them to hear yours—so we’re not guessing or assuming what’s going on.

    After that, what you share in therapy stays between us.

    I may ask to check in with your parents occasionally, especially if it helps support the work we're doing together, but it will always be with your permission

    The only exception to this confidentiality is if I’m worried that you’re in danger of hurting yourself, someone else, or if someone is hurting you. In those cases, I’m required by law to get help, which usually means involving a parent or guardian.

    My goal is always to keep you safe and supported—and to build trust with you first and foremost.

  • Most people start with weekly sessions, especially in the beginning. Over time, this may shift to bi-weekly or as needed, depending on your goals and progress. We’ll decide together what pace feels right for you.

  • Therapy can be short-term (a few sessions focused on a specific issue) or longer-term for deeper exploration and growth. Everyone’s journey is different. We’ll regularly check in to make sure therapy is still meeting your needs.

  • That’s totally okay. You don’t have to come in with all the answers. It’s my job to help guide the conversation and create a space where you can feel safe enough to explore whatever is on your mind—even if you’re not sure where to start.

  • It’s completely valid to feel hesitant if therapy hasn’t felt helpful or safe in the past. A good fit with your therapist makes a big difference. You’re always welcome to ask questions, share concerns, or take your time in building trust.

  • Sometimes it takes a little bit of time to find a good fit with a therapist.  I will always encourage people to find that person and if it isn’t me, that is ok.  I will be happy to give some other names of different therapists who you might feel a better fit with. 

  • You can reach out by phone or email to book a free 15-minute consultation, or go ahead and book your first session through the Jane app. Once we schedule, I’ll send you an intake form to complete before our first meeting.