Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your office located?
My office is on the third floor of 954 North Street in Boulder.
It’s accessible by both stairs and an elevator, and there’s a parking garage underneath the building.
The waiting room has huge windows overlooking the flat irons!
What are your hours?
I see clients virtually and in-person Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm.
How long are sessions?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes.
I recommend 80 minutes for relationship and family sessions come recommended at 80 minutes They can rarely be done in 50 minutes.
How do I set up an initial appointment?
You can reach out to me via my contact page on this website. There are countless buttons on each page that will lead you there!
Or via my Psychology Today page.
I usually respond within 24 to 48 hours to set up a free, 20-minute virtual consultation.
What is your cancellation policy?
I give a full refund to clients who cancel sessions more than 48 hours in advance.
If the cancellation request occurs between 24 and 48 hours in advance of the session, I give a 50% refund.
If the cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the scheduled session, I do not offer a refund unless it is due to an emergency.
What kinds of couples do you work with?
I work with all kinds of couples in my practice: heterosexual, queer, gay, lesbian, monogamous, non-monogamous, kink-oriented, cross-cultural, interracial, or those who share a spiritual denomination or meditation practice.
What age range do you work with?
I work with adults ages 25-65 (whether in individual, relationship, or family therapy).
What is an emotionally secure relationship?
It’s a relationship where you feel safe, supported, and able to express your needs without fear.
There’s trust, mutual respect, and emotional responsiveness.
How do you build emotional security?
Through consistent communication, vulnerability, empathy, and repair.
As a couples therapist, I can help you develop these tools.
What if my partner is hesitant to try therapy?
It’s common for one partner to be more ready.
Share your reasons with them and invite them to a consultation – it’s often less intimidating than a full session and gives us a chance to meet.
What do you actually do in sessions with clients?
I get clients to slow down, tune in with themselves and each other, access their feelings, sensations, and thoughts, and work through issues constructively and in a way that fosters connection.
Much of the work is experiential, meaning sessions contain present-moment emotional processing, movement, play, touch, etc.
Do your clients receive assignments to work on between sessions?
If you like, I can make suggestions at the end of session for at-home practices between sessions.
However, it’s not a standard practice, and it’s not expected of you.
How do I get the most out of working with you?
Stay committed to the process, practice softening techniques at home, and remain in collaborative communication with me.
Do I have to wear shoes?
I want you to be comfortable! Feel free to kick off your shoes. If your feet are smelly, we may agree to open a window. I may join you in a shoeless session.
What brand of tissue do you use?
Caboo (tree-free facial tissue). I hear it’s very soft and absorbent.
Do I have to talk about my dreams?
You can. I may not be able to give you a fully accurate interpretation, but I could refer you to some dream groups or help you process them.
Do you use crystals?
I prefer candles to crystals, personally.