inclusion and accessibility is foundational to good quality, ethical therapy
neurodiversity and chronic illness affirming processes and policies
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virtual everything
Whether it’s due to social anxiety, accessibility, a compromised immune system, or whatever your reason, I have built an entirely virtual practice with you (and me) in mind.
No phone calls (unless you want them), no waiting rooms, and no contact. Once we are through the set-up process, you can use the client portal to make, cancel, and reschedule your appointments, and take your appointments from your couch, your bed, or your backyard.
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flexible rescheduling and cancellations
Symptom flares, appointments that somehow didn’t make it to your calendar, a wonky internal clock, family emergencies, accidental double bookings, stuck in traffic…you get it.
I don’t punish anyone for being human. Paying late cancellation or no-show fees can make or break your therapy experience and your finances. I do my best to be accommodating, and to move appointments around if possible.
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disclose at your own pace
Meeting a new therapist and needing to launch right into a detailed explanation of your entire life and every traumatic event you’ve experienced is sometimes the thing that makes people avoid therapy altogether.
You can share as much or as little about your life and trauma as you feel is necessary. I don’t need to know everything to be able to work effectively with you, and we can take our time getting to know each other in a way that feels more natural.
Sensory, nervous system, and energy friendly counselling.
Bring your fidget and stim toys. Bring your pet. Eat a snack. Lay in bed. Slow the pace, or cut the session short to reduce the amount of energy you’re using. Feel free to turn off your camera, don’t feel pressured to make eye contact, or do your sessions on the phone instead of video. Any and all accommodations are welcome and encouraged.
Clear communication, and multiple ways to communicate.
Make a power point. Write a letter. Read from your journal. Draw, doodle, or jot down notes while we talk. Text, call, or e-mail. Take a break from words, and sit in supportive silence. All forms of communication are important and welcome.
If clear, concrete communication is important to you, I will do my best to be as straight-forward and to the point as possible. No question is off limits, and I will do my best to ensure you have all the information you need at every step of the process.
