Scheduling an appointment is straightforward.

To get started, request an appointment through my website. Once your appointment is confirmed, you'll receive instructions for completing your intake paperwork and accessing your secure telehealth session.

If you'd like to learn more before scheduling, I encourage you to explore the information throughout my website. If you still have general questions about my therapy services, fees, or approach to treatment, you're welcome to email me before beginning therapy. I'm happy to answer general questions to help you determine whether my practice is the right fit for your needs.

Your first appointment

Your first therapy appointment is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We'll discuss your current concerns, relevant personal and mental health history, your goals for therapy, and any questions you have about the counseling process or my approach.

There is no expectation that you'll have everything figured out before your first session. Many people begin therapy feeling uncertain about where to start, and that's completely normal.

By the end of our first meeting, we'll typically have a clearer understanding of your concerns, identify some initial treatment goals, and discuss a plan for moving forward.

Ongoing therapy sessions

No two therapy sessions are exactly alike because your needs and goals naturally change over time.

Most sessions begin with a brief check-in before focusing on what's most important to you that day. Depending on your needs, we may:

Explore current stressors

• Process difficult experiences and emotions

• Identify patterns that may be contributing to ongoing challenges

• Develop practical coping strategies

• Clarify your values and priorities

• Practice skills that support lasting change

Therapy is a collaborative process. Rather than offering quick fixes or telling you what to do, my role is to help you better understand yourself, respond more effectively to life's challenges, and build skills that support your long-term well-being.

Most therapy sessions last 45–50 minutes.

How often we meet depends on your needs, goals, and the concerns you're addressing. Many clients begin with weekly appointments, particularly when working through a new challenge or navigating a stressful period. As progress is made, some transition to every other week or another schedule that best supports their ongoing well-being.

We'll regularly review your progress together and adjust the frequency of appointments as needed. My goal is to recommend a schedule that provides the right level of support while fitting realistically into your work, training, family life, and other responsibilities.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll determine a schedule that best supports your mental health and treatment goals.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Beyond credentials and experience, one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy is finding someone with whom you feel comfortable, understood, and supported.

My practice may be a good fit if you're looking for:

• A psychologist who understands the unique culture and demands of medicine

• Confidential, independent mental health care through a private practice

• Secure online therapy available throughout Ohio

• An evidence-based, personalized approach tailored to your goals

Because I work exclusively with medical students, residents, fellows, attending physicians, and their partners, I'm familiar with many of the personal and professional challenges that come with life in medicine. Rather than spending valuable time explaining the culture of healthcare, we can focus on the concerns that brought you to therapy.

If you're looking for specialized therapy that values privacy, collaboration, and personalized care, I encourage you to explore the information throughout my website. If my approach aligns with what you're looking for, I'd be honored to work with you.

Preparing for your first online therapy appointment is simple. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what you want to say—that's part of what we'll explore together.

Before your appointment, I recommend:

• Completing any required intake paperwork before your session

• Choosing a quiet, private location where you can speak openly without interruptions

• Using a reliable internet connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone

• Testing your device beforehand to help avoid technical difficulties

• Logging in a few minutes early so you're ready to begin on time

Some people find it helpful to spend a few minutes thinking about what prompted them to seek therapy, the challenges they're currently facing, or what they hope to gain from our work together. Others prefer to simply show up and start the conversation. Either approach is perfectly okay.

My goal is to create a welcoming, collaborative environment where you can speak openly, ask questions, and begin exploring what matters most to you. There is no "right" way to prepare—just showing up is a meaningful first step.

Many of the people I work with are accustomed to preparing thoroughly and feeling pressure to "get things right." Therapy is different. There are no right answers, no grades, and no expectation that you'll know exactly what to say. My role is to meet you where you are and help guide the conversation from there.

There isn't a single "right" time to begin therapy. You don't need to wait until you're in crisis or your life is falling apart before seeking support. In fact, many people find therapy most helpful when they begin before stress, anxiety, or other concerns become overwhelming.

It may be time to consider therapy if you:

• Feel persistently stressed, anxious, or emotionally drained

• Notice that work or training is affecting your relationships or personal life

• Find yourself becoming increasingly self-critical or perfectionistic

• Feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about an important decision

• Have difficulty coping with a major life or career transition

• Want healthier ways to manage stress, difficult emotions, or conflict

• Keep encountering the same challenges without making the progress you'd like

• Simply want to better understand yourself and invest in your long-term well-being

You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what you want to work on before starting therapy. Many people begin with only a general sense that something isn't quite right or that life feels more difficult than it needs to.

For people in medicine, it can be especially tempting to wait until things become unbearable before reaching out. Long hours, high expectations, and a culture that often values perseverance can make it easy to dismiss your own needs while continuing to care for everyone else.

Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort. It can be a proactive investment in your mental health, your relationships, and your ability to build a fulfilling and sustainable life. If you've been wondering whether it's "time" to start therapy, that curiosity alone may be worth exploring.

Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of successful therapy. Feeling comfortable, understood, and able to speak openly can make a meaningful difference in your experience.

If at any point you feel that we're not connecting, I encourage you to tell me. Sometimes an open conversation about what's not working leads to important breakthroughs and strengthens the therapeutic relationship. Other times, it becomes clear that another therapist may be a better fit—and that's okay.

My priority is helping you receive the care that's right for you. If I believe another psychologist or mental health professional would better meet your needs, I'll do my best to help you identify appropriate referral options whenever possible.

Therapy works best when you feel comfortable with your therapist. My goal is to help you find that fit, whether it's with me or another qualified professional.

Yes. If my listed appointment times don't seem to fit your schedule, I encourage you to reach out. Many of the people I work with have demanding, unpredictable schedules, and I understand that finding time for therapy isn't always easy.

While I can't guarantee that every requested appointment time will be available, I do my best to offer scheduling flexibility whenever possible. If you're interested in starting therapy, let me know which days and times generally work best for you. If I have availability that aligns with your schedule, I'll do my best to accommodate your needs.

Even if it doesn't look like my office hours are a perfect match, it's worth reaching out. We may be able to find an appointment time that works well for both of us.

Unexpected schedule changes are a normal part of residency, and I understand that rotations, overnight call, patient care responsibilities, and other clinical demands don't always leave you in control of your calendar.

Whenever possible, I recommend maintaining a consistent therapy schedule because regular appointments often support the greatest progress. However, I also recognize that medicine doesn't always allow for perfect consistency.

If your schedule changes, please let me know as soon as you're able. We'll review the available options within the guidelines of my scheduling and cancellation policies and determine the best path forward.

My goal is to provide therapy that is both consistent and realistic—supporting your mental health while recognizing the unpredictable nature of residency training.

No. My practice provides online therapy throughout Ohio, so you do not need to live in Columbus to receive care.

As a licensed psychologist in Ohio, I work with clients across the state through secure telehealth appointments. Whether you live in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Akron, Athens, Rootstown, Youngstown, or another Ohio community, you can receive therapy without traveling to an office.

The primary requirement is that you are physically located in Ohio at the time of each therapy session, as required by Ohio licensure laws. Your permanent address can be anywhere.

One of the advantages of telehealth is that it provides access to specialized psychological care regardless of where you live in Ohio, making it easier to maintain therapy despite busy schedules, relocations within the state, or changes in work or training.