The quality of the alliance between you and your therapist is the best predictor of a positive therapeutic outcome.

This fits with my clinical experience and understanding of psychotherapy research.

That’s why it’s important to find a “Good Fit” when seeking out a therapist. This can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be rocket science. Sometimes it is a trial and error process. 

Here are some qualities that describe my approach to therapy: calm, compassionate, curious, inquisitive, gentle, trustworthy, welcoming, easy going, humorous, professional, caring, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. 

People who seem to get the most out of working with me often have some of these characteristics: 

• Introspective

• Willingness to try hard things

• Desire to break difficult habits

• Openness to challenging long held beliefs about yourself

• Courage 

• Willingness to tolerate feeling vulnerable

• Value improvement over perfection

• Desire for more joy and emotional freedom

• Wish for freedom from self-destructive patterns or troubled relationship.

If you don’t feel like you have any of the qualities above, don’t worry. If any of those are things you genuinely strive for then you’ve already taken an important step toward improving your mental well being.

Ultimately, the best way to find out if we are a fit is to give it a try. I find that in most cases we will know within one or two sessions if we have the potential to work well together. Occasionally that will take longer, but that is okay too. If I think you might be better served by working with someone else with a different skill set than my own I will be direct and upfront with you and provide you with appropriate referrals to trusted colleagues. 

Initial 15 minute phone consultations are always free of charge. If you would like to set up a full intake appointment after that it will be billed accordingly.