How long does individual counseling take?
It depends on what you are working on and what you want to change. Some people come for a few sessions to work through a specific situation, and others meet regularly over a longer period. Sessions are 60 minutes, and we check in along the way about whether it is helping.
What if I am not sure what to talk about in counseling?
That is very common. You do not need an agenda or a clear problem to begin. We can start with what brought you in, what feels heavy right now, or what you wish were different, and go from there.
Is what I say in individual counseling confidential?
Counseling is private. What you share stays between us, with limited exceptions required by law, such as a risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else, or abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult. We will go over this together at the start.
What can individual counseling help with?
People come to me for anxiety, depression, grief, abuse, life changes and other difficult times. You will have room to express your fears, concerns and emotions, and to gain the insight you need to make positive changes.