What is your availability?

I’m currently working Monday - Thursday from noon until roughly 7:00Pm. Typically, you can expect to see me within two weeks after our initial consultation.

Do you offer a free consultation?

Yes! All consultations are over the phone and include a free 15 minute chat with myself to make sure: 1) You get a better sense of who I am 2) I feel confident supporting your needs

Are your services covered?

Counselling often falls under the category of ‘Extended HealthCare: Paramedical’ and each insurance plan is different. Most insurance companies provide some level of coverage for their clients, however the best way to assess this is to contact your provider directly.

What can I expect in my first session?

Your first session is a clinical intake session. During this time, your therapist will ask more direct questions regarding your family, childhood, work, lifestyle, relationship, medical history, mental health history, and any other relevant information. It’s possible that we won’t get to everything in this first session, but we will at least get a solid foundation to inform future sessions. If you are feeling nervous, don’t worry, that’s common but your therapist is there to help you feel safe and calm.

What are the benefits of therapy?

There are many but most commonly clients find that it is supportive of their mental health to have someone to listen and sort through all the things going on in their heads. Therapists provide a safe space to air it all out and try to make sense of it, while helping draw connections and highlight areas of growth. Many of us have experiened a version of betrayal trauma, and being able to develop a trusting relationship with their therapist is a fundamental aspect of healing.

Where are you located?

I’m located out of Riverwest Therapy Collective, a collection of skilled mental health practitioners with a variety of areas of expertise located in the North West corner of Downtown Calgary. Specifically, you can find me at 700 4 ave SW in Suite 850 (8th floor). There is ample surface parking and street parking in a short walk to the office and we offer snacks and beverages while you wait for your session to begin.

Do you offer sliding scale rates?

I keep a few sliding scale spots open on my case load for folks who benefit from a subsidized rate. *Set for lower income people and availability will vary*

Do you provide Direct Billing?

I’m not currently offering direct billing.
At this time I’m accepting all major credit cards as well as e-transfers.

What is your cancellation policy?

I require 24hrs notice for cancelling a session otherwise there will be a fee for late cancellation.

For Monday sessions this means cancellation needs to be done by Friday end of day.

What if I can't think of something specific to talk about in therapy?

This isn’t uncommon or anything to worry about. You are in the drivers seat but your therapist can help guide the conversation if there isn’t anything topical for you. Each therapy session has a way of finding it’s own flow. Often the sessions that are unplanned are the most impactful.

For any other questions please feel free to reach out via my Contact page