The first session is often the hardest step. You don’t know what to expect. You’re not sure if it will help. You might be nervous about opening up to someone new. Here’s exactly what happens when you book a breakthrough consultation with me.

Before the Session

You’ll book a 15-minute session through my calendar. It’s free. No obligation. We’re just talking to see if we’re a good fit and whether my approach makes sense for what you’re dealing with. You’ll get a link to join the session (we can meet virtually or in-person). No long intake forms. No pages of paperwork. Just a straightforward meeting.

The First 5 Minutes: Settling In

We’ll do some basic introductions. I’ll ask how your day is going. Nothing intense. Just creating a little rapport and helping you feel comfortable. Therapy works better when there’s real human connection. So we’re starting there.

Minutes 5–10: Listening to Your Story

I’ll ask you what’s been happening. What brought you here. What you’ve noticed about your patterns. And I’ll listen — not to diagnose, not to judge, but to understand what’s actually going on for you. I’ll ask clarifying questions: Where do you feel this in your body? What happens right before you react? When did you first notice this pattern? This is the exploration phase. You’re not committing to anything.

Minutes 10–12: The Pattern Identification

This is where most people have their ‘aha’ moment. Based on what you’ve told me, I’ll reflect back what I’m hearing. I’ll identify the core pattern that’s running the show. When I name the pattern, most people feel seen for the first time. Not crazy. Not broken. Just understood.

Minutes 12–15: Moving Forward

I’ll explain what working together would look like. What approach I’d recommend. How long it typically takes (1–5 sessions). What it costs. And then you decide — do you want to move forward, think about it, or try working with someone else? No pressure. No hard sell.

After the Session

You’ll walk away knowing exactly what your pattern is. You’ll have hope because you understand it and you know it’s changeable. Many parents tell me that just naming the pattern and feeling understood is a relief. If you decide to work together, we’ll schedule your first real session — where we actually start the resolution work.

The breakthrough consultation is truly free. There’s no catch. I’m not gathering your information to upsell you. I’m genuinely trying to understand if we’re a good fit and whether my approach can help. Ready to book? Open my calendar and grab a time that works for you.