Frequently Asked Questions

What do you help with?

I specialize in helping partners and couples heal from sexual betrayal—whether that betrayal involves infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, or related trust ruptures. 

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Do you help with other struggles?

Yes! I support clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and marriage therapy.

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Who specifically do you work with?

I work with:

• The betrayed partner (healing, boundaries, stabilization, trauma processing, finding your voice again)

• The betraying partner (accountability, understanding patterns, boundaries, trauma work, emotional regulation)

• The couple (rebuilding safety, trust, communication, conflict skills, and intimacy when appropriate)

• Individuals (healing from trauma and other mental health struggles)

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Do you see individuals, couples, or both?

Both. Many people start individually, and couples work may be added when there is enough stability and safety to make couples work productive.

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Do we have to decide “stay or leave” before starting therapy?

No. Therapy can help you get grounded, clarify what you need, and make decisions from a steadier place—without pressure to rush.

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What’s the first step?

Start with a 15-minute consultation. You can briefly share what’s going on, ask questions, and see if I’m the right fit. 

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What can I expect from the first full session?

We’ll focus on what you’re dealing with right now, what feels most urgent, and what support would be most helpful. If you’re in the immediate aftermath of discovery, the early goal is often stabilization—reducing overwhelm, clarifying boundaries, and creating a plan for next steps.

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How long are sessions, and how often will we meet?

Sessions are 50 minutes long, and most clients meet weekly at first, then adjust their frequency as things stabilize. We’ll choose a pace that matches your situation, goals, and capacity.

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Will you “take sides”?

I don’t treat couples counseling like a debate with winners and losers - if you want to yell and scream, you can do that at home for free. I teach skills so you both can improve communication outside of therapy.

 

I will, however, take the side of truth, safety, accountability, and healing—and I won’t ask the hurt partner to minimize what happened or the involved partner to bypass responsibility.

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I have a reputation for being very direct and compassionate. Direct so both partners can see what is happening, and compassionate because I believe anyone can change and heal if you choose. 

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Do you offer telehealth?

I offer remote sessions when clinically appropriate and permitted by licensure requirements. If you’re not local, please ask during the consultation, and I’ll let you know what’s possible.

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Do you take insurance?

The short answer is no.

 

I’m a private-pay practice, and I don’t bill insurance directly. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company.

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What are your fees?

My current rates and policies are shared during the free consultation (and again before the first session, so everything is clear).

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What is your cancellation policy?

I require at least 48 hour notice to cancel or reschedule to avoid being charged the full cost of the session scheduled.

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Do you work with “sex addiction” and compulsive sexual behavior?

Yes. I work with individuals and couples impacted by sexual addiction/compulsivity and the trauma that often follows discovery. 

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Do you work to facilitate therapeutic disclosures?

Disclosure can be an important part of healing for some couples, but it should be done carefully and clinically—not impulsively. If disclosure is appropriate for your situation, we’ll talk through timing, structure, and supports.

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Do you offer coaching, consultations, or speaking/teaching?

Yes. You can reach out for therapy, coaching, professional consultations, or speaking/teaching engagements through the contact form. 

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What if I’m in crisis or don’t feel safe?

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you need urgent emotional support, you can call/text/chat 988 (the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7). 
If you’re in Colorado, 988 also connects you to the Colorado Mental Health Line. 

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