Yes, indeed. The core of my practice is a celebration of humanity in all its forms. No matter who you are or where you're from, if you're seeking support with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern, I stand ready to offer compassion, understanding, and professional guidance. Here, empathy knows no bounds, and wellness is for everyone.

Your feelings are incredibly important and merit a space where they can be aired freely without fear of judgment. Here, you'll find that space—confidential, warm, and built on a foundation of unconditional respect for your story. No issue is too small or too large, and no feeling is unworthy of attention. Together, we'll foster a dialogue based in empathy, allowing us to address your concerns at your pace, in a supportive environment.

Should you have more questions or need a listening ear, don't hesitate to reach out. Remember, your well-being is a precious voyage—and I'm here to be your co-navigator.

If you open up to me, I will not think you are a bad person, I will think you are someone who went through a lot. Many of my clients have had the same fear (that people would think they are a bad person). Through my own life journey and working with my clients, I know how 'normal' your experience is.

You have nothing to be ashamed about. Nothing you can say will cause me to judge you.

I know nobody's perfect, we all struggle, we may have gone through very hard times.

Whatever it is you're going through, I provide a safe space where you can feel heard and supported without judgement

It can be worrying thinking that something you say in therapy might get out into our close-knit community. So I want you to know that unless you are in danger or someone else is, your story is confidential and your time in the session is protected. Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance. You can rest assured that you can talk about anything without fear of that information getting out. If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during your during a free phone consultation or anytime during our work together.

You might be asking about how long therapy will take because you are currently struggling and want relief fast. If this is true for you, I want you to know that on average, my new clients start seeing positive effects after the first 3-4 sessions. By that point, they they feel like they have learned some ways to manage challenging stuff in their lives a bit better.

The total duration of therapy varies from client to client. Some of my clients find 3-6 weeks to be enough to resolve immediate challenges. While other clients feel more supported by longer term therapy.

We will work together to find the length of time that works for you.

Overall, you can think of the first session as a free-flowing conversation through which we start getting to know each other. I'll invite you to share more about yourself and we can also talk about what's worked or not worked for your mental health in the past.

Some questions that I like to ask during a first session include:

• What brought you to therapy?
• Have you gone to therapy before? How did that go?
• What goals would you like to reach by going to therapy?

You can ask me questions as well. You might be curious about about my experice or how future sessions work.

The most important part of a first session is that you see if you feel I'm a good fit for you. If you feel supported, seen, and at-ease with me, we can discuss if you'd like to meet again.

I'm here to talk during a free phone consultation where you can discuss what's on your mind and we can decide together how I can help.

Email me today to get your free phone consultation at hello@starfishmentalhealth.com.