FAQ

You can book a free 15-minute consultation call through my booking site: ridgewaytherapy.sessionshealth.com. I'll give you a call at the scheduled time, and we'll talk briefly about what's bringing you to therapy and what you're hoping to get out of it. I'll also share a bit about how I work so you can get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit. If we both feel aligned, we’ll schedule your first full session.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and see whether working together feels like a good fit. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been challenging, and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to share everything at once or to have it all figured out. My goal is to create a safe, steady space where you can begin exploring your experiences and goals at your own pace.

I typically recommend starting with weekly sessions. Meeting weekly helps build momentum and creates a consistent, supportive space for reflection, processing, and real change. Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your needs, your schedule, and how therapy is feeling for you.

For individual therapy, most clients meet with me once a week for a standard session. This offers enough continuity to stay connected to the work, with space between sessions to integrate what we discuss.

For couples and relationship therapy, I offer both standard‑length and extended sessions. If you’re using insurance, we’ll follow the standard session length your plan covers. Private‑pay clients can choose between 60‑minute and 90‑minute sessions, depending on what feels most supportive for the work you want to do together.

As we go, we’ll check in together and make sure the pacing and structure of therapy support the progress you want to make.

Therapy doesn’t follow a one‑size‑fits‑all timeline. Some people find meaningful progress within a few months, while others benefit from longer‑term support. The pace depends on your goals, your history, and what feels manageable for you.

Most clients start noticing shifts within the first 4–6 sessions, and many make significant progress over the course of a few months of weekly therapy. If you’re working through deeper trauma, long‑standing patterns, or a long history of conflict in your relationship, the process may take more time—not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because real change is gradual and deserves space.

Throughout our work together, we’ll regularly check in on your goals and how therapy is feeling. Whether you’re looking for focused, short‑term support around a specific issue or a steadier, longer‑term place to understand yourself more deeply, we’ll shape the process together so it fits what you need.

Therapy works best when both the client and therapist feel like it's a good fit. The free 15-minute consultation is a chance for you to ask questions, share what’s been challenging, and get a sense of how I work. It’s also a chance for me to understand what you’re looking for and whether my approach matches your needs. Feeling comfortable, understood, and hopeful matters, and it’s completely normal for that sense of fit to develop over the first few sessions. 

In general, I tend to be a good fit for adults who are high‑functioning on the outside but struggling internally with anxiety, perfectionism, chronic stress, or the impact of trauma; for couples who feel stuck in conflict or disconnection; for people navigating chronic illness; and for LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships seeking affirming care. If you’re looking for a therapist who is calm, collaborative, and direct, and who supports both insight and meaningful change, we may work well together.

My approach is calm, grounded, and collaborative. I’m direct but gentle, curious and validating, and focused on helping you take meaningful steps toward the life or relationship you want. Whether we’re exploring internal experiences or relational patterns, I work to bring clarity, insight, and practical strategies that support lasting change.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, identity‑related stress, and the challenges of maintaining a high‑functioning life while feeling overwhelmed internally. I also work with couples and relationships who want to rebuild trust, communicate more effectively, or deepen their emotional connection. LGBTQ+ individuals and relationships are warmly welcomed and affirmed.

I’m also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and have extensive experience supporting people living with type 1 diabetes and other chronic health conditions.

I currently offer telehealth sessions for clients who are physically located in Colorado. Telehealth provides flexibility and accessibility while still offering a secure, confidential space for meaningful therapeutic work. If I add in‑person sessions in the Denver area in the future, I’ll update that information here.

Yes. I work with couples and relationships who want to rebuild trust, communicate more effectively, or deepen their emotional connection. I offer both standard‑length and extended sessions. If you’re using insurance, sessions follow the standard length your plan covers; if you’re paying privately, you can choose between 60‑minute and 90‑minute sessions. We’ll decide together what format best supports the work you want to do.

I offer both private‑pay and insurance‑based options. You can find my current rates for individual and couples therapy on my Rates page, along with information about extended sessions for private‑pay clients.

I’m in‑network with several insurance plans, including Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quest Behavioral Health, and Select Health Colorado. If I’m not in‑network with your plan and you’d like to use out‑of‑network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance.