Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need to show up with the right words or a rehearsed story. Most of my clients have never sat with a therapist before. My job is to ask good questions and make the conversation feel less like an interview and more like talking with someone who actually gets it. You bring yourself. I will handle the rest.

Yes. What you share in session stays in session, and that privacy is protected by law. There are a few narrow exceptions that every therapist is required to follow, such as when someone is in serious danger or when a child or vulnerable adult is being harmed. I explain all of this clearly before we begin so there are never surprises.

Only if it is useful to you. Some men come in wanting to understand old patterns, and some come in wanting practical tools for what is happening right now. We start with what you want to change. If the past turns out to be part of the story, we go there together, at your pace.

We talk about what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different. I will ask questions, answer yours, and by the end we will have a starting plan. Most men tell me the first session was easier than they expected.

It depends on what we are working on. Some men reach their goals in a few months of focused work. Others stay longer because they find value in having a consistent space. We check progress regularly, and you are never locked in. When you are ready to be done, we finish well.

You need a private space, a decent internet connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer. Many of my clients take sessions from a parked car, a home office, or wherever they can get an uninterrupted hour. Research consistently shows telehealth therapy works as well as in person care for most concerns.

I hold full counseling licenses in Texas (LPC-S), Arizona (LPC), Colorado (LPC), Missouri (LPC), Washington (LMHC), and Maine (LCPC), and I am registered to provide telehealth counseling services to clients located in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. You must be physically located in one of these nine states at the time of your session.

No. I welcome any adult who feels my approach is a fit. I center BIPOC men in my work because I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who does not need your world explained to him. If that is what you have been looking for, you are in the right place. And if you are not a man of color but what you have read here speaks to you, I would be glad to work with you too.

Sessions are [fee] for a session of up to 50 minutes. Most of my clients pay privately for the privacy and flexibility it provides. For clients in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Washington, and Maine, I also accept [insurance panels]. Clients in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina are seen on a private pay basis, with superbills available for out of network reimbursement. Full details are on the Fees and Insurance page.

That is exactly what the free consultation is for. We spend 15 minutes talking, you ask whatever you want, and you decide. No paperwork and no commitment. Fit matters more than anything else in therapy, and I would rather help you find the right person, even if that is not me, than have you give up on the idea altogether.