FAQs

Starting Therapy

  • There doesn't need to be a crisis for therapy to be helpful. Parents often reach out because they've noticed a change: more anxiety, anger, withdrawal, trouble at school, friendship or relationship struggles, or simply a sense that their teenager isn't quite themselves.

    Sometimes the reason is less obvious. If you're concerned but aren't sure whether therapy is the right next step, that's something we can talk through during a consultation.

  • That's pretty common. I don't expect teenagers to walk into therapy excited to tell a stranger what's going on.

    My first job isn't to force your teen to open up. It's to build enough trust that therapy can become a place where they feel comfortable being themselves. If you're not even sure your teen will agree to come in, we can talk about that before getting started.

  • A bad experience with one therapist doesn't necessarily mean therapy won't work for your teen. The relationship matters, especially with teenagers.

    I'd want to understand what didn't work the first time. Sometimes the approach wasn't right. Sometimes the teen never connected with the therapist. Sometimes they simply weren't ready. We can use that experience to figure out what might need to be different this time.

  • Yes. In fact, talking with parents is often an important part of understanding the bigger picture. We can discuss what's been happening, what you're concerned about, and what you'd like support with before figuring out the best next step.

Parents + privacy

  • No. Teenagers need some privacy for therapy to feel like a place where they can speak honestly.

    At the same time, I don't believe in treating parents like they're completely separate from the process. We'll talk about how parent involvement will work, what information can be shared, and the circumstances where confidentiality has limits. My goal is to create enough privacy for your teen to trust the process while keeping parents appropriately involved.

    Sometimes the reason is less obvious. If you're concerned but aren't sure whether therapy is the right next step, that's something we can talk through during a consultation.

  • It depends on the teenager and what's bringing them to therapy.

    Sometimes parent involvement means periodic check-ins. Sometimes it makes sense to bring parents into a session. And sometimes what we're dealing with is better addressed as a family rather than through individual therapy alone.

    We'll figure that out together rather than following the same formula for every family.

  • A bad experience with one therapist doesn't necessarily mean therapy won't work for your teen. The relationship matters, especially with teenagers.

    I'd want to understand what didn't work the first time. Sometimes the approach wasn't right. Sometimes the teen never connected with the therapist. Sometimes they simply weren't ready. We can use that experience to figure out what might need to be different this time.

Individual therapy vs. family work

  • If the biggest concern is something your teenager is experiencing individually, teen therapy may be the natural place to start.

    If everyone feels caught in the same cycle, conversations constantly become arguments, or the problem seems to exist between family members rather than within one person, working together as a family may make more sense.

    You don't need to diagnose that yourself before contacting me. We can figure out which approach fits during the consultation.

  • A family intensive is concentrated, short-term therapy focused on a specific pattern or challenge your family wants to change.

    Rather than beginning open-ended weekly therapy without knowing when it will end, we'll identify what you're working on, spend focused time working through it together, and leave with a plan for moving forward.

    Learn more about Family Intensives →

Logistics

  • Yes. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what's going on and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.

  • I am an out-of-network provider for insurance, and your health insurance may reimburse you in full or in part depending on your plan. It’s worth checking your coverage before your first session.

  • Individual therapy costs $160 per session. Ongoing family therapy costs $225 per session. Family Intensives are billed according to the length and duration of the intensive, which is determined prior to the initial session.

  • Yes. In-person therapy is available at my Boulder office, and telehealth is available to clients throughout Colorado.

  • 1650 38th St #100E, Boulder, CO 80301.

  • Most of my work is with people aged 13-25, though that range is flexible with the right clients.

  • Start with a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's going on, what you're looking for, and whether I might be a good fit.