What to Expect
We’ll start with a 10-15 minute introductory call to discuss why you are seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and decide if it makes sense to schedule an appointment.
The initial appointment is an extended 90-minute session, allowing you time to fully describe yourself and your reasons for seeking psychotherapy. The second session is 45 minutes, where we’ll take a more detailed history.
After first two sessions, we will discuss treatment goals and determine if you’d like to work together to achieve them. If, at any point, it becomes clear that your concerns are something I am unable to help with, I will let you know as early as possible and assist you in finding ongoing care.
Regular 45-minute sessions are $150.
90-minute initial appointment is an additional $30. I am an Open Path provider and offer a few slots for members.
About SMSP
My approach is active while unobtrusive and curious with a sense of humor. I listen for what you want to change in your life, where you feel disconnected, and what makes you feel alive. Central to my approach is helping you move closer to vitality, however that looks for you.
I graduated from Marquette University with a master's in clinical mental health and a doctorate in counseling psychology. In addition to my work as a psychotherapist, I am an adjunct instructor and clinic director of the Carroll University Community Counseling Center, where I work with counselors-in-training. I am deeply committed to the training and supervision of therapists.
What brings people to therapy varies, but some of the individuals I work with are folks who:
are children of parents with mental illness or substance use issues
tend toward self-criticism, self-sabotage, or have intrusive thoughts
feel immobilized to pursue their goals
have perfectionistic tendencies and high expectations for self and others
who wants to unlearn unhelpful messages from family or societal systems
are interested in exploring their gender or sexuality
struggle in their interpersonal relationships
or who are therapists or therapists-in-training