A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

• Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communications and listening skills
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

People seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes.  Clients usually meet on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on the client's needs.

What does the first Session Look like 

The initial session is the time for you to start to share your story, talk about your goals and what you would like to change. Another critical aspect of the first session is deciding if we are a good fit. Do I seem like someone you can trust? We are establishing a relationship that will become the foundation for working together. You will begin to figure out some goals; We will start to figure out how to help you get there.

It's vital to have a positive working relationship with your therapist, so it's recommended that you and therapist meet 2-3 times before deciding whether or not the relationship will continue. The therapist will provide you with referrals from specialists or trusted colleagues if they feel someone else might work with the client.

Yes, Urban Sky Counseling Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Ocsar and Oxford. 

What is your Cancellation Policy?

If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, I ask that you provide me with 24 hours notice. If you miss a session without canceling, or cancel with less than 24 hour notice, you will be charged $75.

I usually start an initial session off by greeting a new client, asking about their day and making small talk.  It is important for my clients to feel like they are easing their way in to a conversation with a stranger about important topics. 

I will ask about additional things related to relationships, career and current life events. The reason for this is that I consider our first session an “evaluation”, meaning we get a 360 degree view of your life and your goals.

We will talk about a plan moving forward. This discussion usually involves setting a few general goals for our work together and talking about how frequently we will meet.

All sessions are held virtually on zoom