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We can figure out how to work together.

Consider us two people going on a road trip. I’m the navigator while you’re behind the wheel. The speed at which we travel is up to you, and you’re responsible for monitoring the weather and adjusting course.

I’ll tell you where to turn left, when to turn right, and when to keep going forward. The mile countdown is my responsibility, and I’ll suggest the most appropriate music for every part of our journey. I’m the guide – you’re the driver.

We’ll laugh together and cry together.

Sometimes, we will get along, and sometimes, disagree. I’ll support you and challenge you. All of it is rooted in validation, empathy, and growth.

Your journey to this point has likely been lonely and difficult. I cannot guarantee that this next part will not be difficult, but I can guarantee that you won’t feel alone as we journey together.

Now, I hope my family doesn’t read this page.

It’s well-known to my family and friends that I struggle with geography and navigating an actual road trip. In fact, on our fifth date, I was driving myself and my now-husband to dinner. While pulling out of the driveway, I told my husband, “Don’t tell me where to go. We’ve been there twice now. I know the way.” “You sure?” He asked. “Yes, why?” I said. “Because you’ve already gone the wrong way.” Darn.

I admit – I cannot find my way out of a paper bag. But, I make up for my lack of geographical knowledge with psychological navigation.  I am happy to share my education and credentials with you later, but that stuff is boring, and I want you to keep reading.

So you can help make me perfect, right?

Of course not! Perfection’s not the goal!

Perfection is boring and lonely. What we’re after is balance. You’ll sometimes excel at work or school and feel lacking in being a parent or teen. Other days, you’ll feel great about how you connected with your family, and work or school took a backseat for the day.

We’ll work toward reaching a point where you can independently reflect on your days and find things you can do and ways you can think that create balance.

Between sessions, you’ll likely think things like, “I can’t wait to tell Rachel this!” or “Rachel will be so proud of me when I tell her I did that!” I welcome your success stories about how you independently navigated a part of our journey, and I invite you to share those same sentiments with yourself.

After all, this journey we call therapy is about YOU discovering, authenticating, and understanding you!

You are the traveler. I’m the travel guide. Let’s go on an adventure!