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Pre-Meet & Greet Client Checklist

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Why This Matters

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Many therapists are available, and finding one whose style, values, and approach truly resonate with you is essential. I want to be open and transparent from the start, so you don’t waste your time, energy, or money on a relationship that isn’t the right fit.

Therapy is most effective when we have a strong connection, which begins with honesty, clarity, and mutual alignment.

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So, about me, I’m a little quirky, intuitive, down-to-earth, open-minded, and deeply compassionate. I bring humor, creativity, and heart into our work. I quickly identify emotional patterns, and I listen not just with my ears but my whole being. I blend deep emotional insight with body awareness, soulful exploration, and mind-body-spirit practices. 

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Before we meet, these questions can help you get a sense of my approach and if it aligns with your needs:​

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My approach is different from traditional talk therapy. I take a coaching-style, action-focused approach that’s structured and forward-moving. Rather than spending most of our time processing out loud, you’ll be asked thoughtful, targeted questions designed to help you reflect, notice patterns, and take meaningful steps forward. I’ll guide the session with a strong focus on teaching, skill-building, and insight; I will probably do more talking than you due to the coaching element. You'll likely feel at home here if you're looking for direction, accountability, and tools. 

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Is This the Right Space for You?

Here’s how this work is structured and what it asks of you. If these resonate, we may be a good fit:

⬜ Learn grounding practices and supportive tools to help you feel steady enough to explore what’s underneath patterns and habits
⬜ Emphasizes insight that unfolds between sessions, small shifts, emotions, and emerging patterns are part of the process
⬜ Invites curiosity about the different parts of you that show up in relationships, stress, or decision-making
⬜ Rooted in a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach
⬜ Often includes creative and symbolic tools like SoulCollage®, visual journaling, therapeutic writing, or guided meditation
⬜ Makes space for deeper inner work, such as Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, inner child healing, or guided inner journeys, while honoring your personal pacing and readiness
⬜ Built as a collaborative space where honesty and feedback are welcomed and encouraged
⬜ Designed for regular weekly or biweekly sessions (typically over 6 months) to create rhythm and forward momentum
⬜ Best suited for those in a relatively stable place emotionally, ready to explore and reflect
⬜ Geared toward those seeking meaningful insight and growth over quick answers, as this process dives deeper, and therapy is usually 6 months to 1 year. 

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Notes:​

• Traveling is part of my lifestyle, so I may occasionally miss a week. I will always communicate clearly and do my best to maintain a rhythm and continuity.

• This work is intended for those in a relatively stable place, as its educational and reflective nature may feel overwhelming during times of acute crisis.

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If you answered yes to most, I’d love to meet you and see if we’re aligned for the work ahead.

 

Do You See Couples?

You might see LMFT after my name and assume I work with couples. While it’s true that I was trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which means I approach people through a systemic lens, I don’t currently offer couples therapy.

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What does systemic lens mean? Simply put, I see individuals as deeply impacted by their relationships and environments. None of us exists in a vacuum; how we feel and behave makes sense when considering the systems we're part of. I love exploring the interconnection between our inner world and our relationships.

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And yes, I did offer couples therapy for many years. But over time, I’ve realized something important: I believe meaningful relationship work starts within. Too often, couples enter therapy hoping the other person will change. However, fundamental transformation occurs when each person is ready to take personal accountability, examine their own patterns, and reflect on how they show up in the relationship.

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I now focus on individual shadow work and inner exploration first. In fact, I’ll soon be offering a program called Shadow Work for Relationships in 2025, designed to help you understand your role in the dynamic, rather than focusing on your partner’s behavior.

Couples therapy can be a beautiful and effective next step when both individuals have done this kind of deep, personal work. Until then, I believe the most powerful work happens within.

 

​Themed & Educational Sessions

Besides ongoing therapy, if interested, we can explore themed sessions. These sessions are a bit more structured. I introduce concepts like the nervous system, internal parts work, the mind-body connection, or a pattern we’re working with, and we explore how it applies to your life. I will often teach for a significant portion of the session, and then you will have the opportunity to reflect, answer questions, and engage with the teaching.

Think of these as inner-work classes or personal growth lessons woven into therapy.

 

These sessions may include:

• Visuals or metaphors to help you understand your internal world

  • This begins with "mapping your system" in IFS language (Received lots of training with this organization)​

• Creative tools like journaling, SoulCollage®, or guided imagery

• New ways to relate to your emotions, body, or beliefs

• Weekly themes or practices to try in your everyday life

• Education on nervous system regulation, triggers, or relationship dynamics

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We typically start our work with a few sessions, during which I can share the language I use in therapy and help you build a strong inner foundation.

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My themed sessions are ideal for those who have already done years of therapy and are looking for a deeper, more focused exploration of a particular area. They are also suitable for those who don’t necessarily have anything in particular to process but are interested in focusing on personal growth, insight, reflection, and self-growth to support overall mental health.

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Individual Intensives:
Extended Sessions for Focused, Insightful Progress

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To build momentum in your healing journey, I offer extended one-on-one sessions (typically 2–3 hours) scheduled multiple times weekly. This approach is particularly beneficial at the start of therapy, during challenging times, or when you're ready to work more intensively on personal shifts.​

 

Engaging in therapy more frequently within a condensed timeframe allows for deeper exploration and continuity. This rhythm can lead to faster symptom relief, enhanced integration of therapeutic insights, and the development of effective coping strategies.

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Research indicates that higher session frequency in the initial stages of treatment is associated with quicker improvement and recovery.

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Insurance Considerations: Insurance typically covers only one session per day and may have limitations on the number of sessions per week, but it may cover up to two hours per week for a short period of time. To understand your coverage, please get in touch with your insurance provider using the customer service number located on the back of your card. Any sessions not covered by insurance would be an investment of $90 an hour.

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Investing in this immersive approach can be a powerful step toward self-discovery and healing. It offers a structured environment to address core issues and foster meaningful change.

 

Do you take Insurance?

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Yes, if you are planning to use insurance to cover your counseling sessions, it is important to note that a DSM-5 mental health diagnosis is required, and the treatment plan must address the DSM-5 diagnosis.  Consequently, for insurance to be utilized, one person must have a mental health diagnosis. In the absence of a mental health diagnosis for either person, private pay will be used for the sessions. I recognize that my fees are lower than most therapists, but I can give resources to more affordable state-funded or nonprofit agencies. 

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Differences in private pay and insurance

One individual is designated as the identified patient and must meet the medically necessary criteria for treatment to reduce the identified symptom.   

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Information on insurance costs

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Change is Not a Passive Process

 

One common misconception about therapy is that simply attending sessions creates change. It’s easy to fall into the pattern of discussing the issue of the week and leaving it at that. While processing emotions and gaining insights in sessions is valuable, real transformation happens in what you do between sessions.

 

Therapy is much like having a personal trainer. A trainer can guide you, offer suggestions, and tailor exercises to help you reach your goals. But the trainer isn’t doing the workouts for you—they’re not there every day to ensure you’re eating well or sticking to your exercise plan. Progress happens when you, the client, show up for yourself. Therapy works the same way. It’s about consistently and effortfully applying the insights, tools, and strategies learned in session to your daily life.

 

That said, consistency in therapy is essential too. Showing up regularly—especially in the beginning—helps build momentum and reinforces new patterns. However, therapy doesn’t need to last forever or require weekly sessions for years. It’s about equipping you with the skills to navigate life independently while knowing you have support when needed.

 

Therapy can be flexible. Some clients work intensively for a few months and then return occasionally for tune-ups, much like checking in with a trainer to ensure they stay on track. Others return during significant life transitions or when they require additional support. Therapy is not a permanent fixture, but it’s also not something you outgrow. It can be a resource when needed, but the goal is always to empower you to handle challenges with the tools and resilience you’ve built.

 

Sometimes, clients may feel that therapy isn’t working, and exploring why this might be the case is essential. This often happens when work outside of sessions is not fully engaged. This isn’t meant to be discouraging, but rather to set a clear expectation: therapy itself doesn’t create change, you do.

 

Consider being curious about what might be holding you back. Often, we have parts of ourselves that resist change, even when it’s something we truly want. These parts may be rooted in fear, doubt, or a desire to stay in the comfort of familiar patterns. Recognizing this resistance is a powerful step forward and can lead to meaningful insights and progress.

 

Ultimately, therapy is a partnership. It provides guidance, encouragement, and structure, but you, the client, create the change. By actively engaging in the process, applying insights, and practicing new habits, you build the foundation for lasting transformation. Remember, small, consistent steps over time lead to big changes.

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What types of issues do you address in your sessions?

My sessions and classes focus on areas such as anxiety, inner child work (self-attachment aids in core healing), self-esteem, managing life transitions, family of origin issues, yourself in relationships, existential issues (searching for meaning), spiritual crisis, grief, postpartum period and high functioning anxiety and depression, trauma and self-discovery. I also guide deeper personal exploration, including themes around identity, purpose, and navigating difficult emotions. Every class or session is designed to cultivate self-compassion, inner calm, and a deeper connection to your authentic self.

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Do I need any experience with art therapy or meditation to join?

No prior experience is needed. Each session or class is designed to meet you where you are, guiding you step-by-step. The goal is to explore and express yourself in a supportive, non-judgmental space. The art therapy exercises are straightforward and focus on helping you connect with your inner self, not on artistic skills.

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READ: CHANGE IS NOT A PASSIVE STATEMENT

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How can I get started?

Please email me for a meet and greet: info@inwardwellbing.com

We can discuss your goals and the format that best supports you, whether that’s a group class, individual sessions, or both. I look forward to helping you begin this journey!

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What populations do you work with?

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If you feel I am a good fit for your needs, that is all that is required. I also specialize in high-functioning anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive people. Also, I love working with helping professionals, therapists, coaches, healthcare providers, spiritual support, and educators, who hold space for others in their profession and need space to process, grow, and reconnect with themselves. I specialize in understanding this demand. Through these sessions, helping professionals are provided with a safe and supportive space where they can freely address their concerns and attend to their personal needs. Provide individual counseling services aimed at addressing a range of concerns, including but not limited to reducing stress and anxiety, postpartum, attachment parenting,  managing feelings of being overwhelmed, reducing critical thoughts, improving self-esteem, addressing body image concerns, and managing emotions that contribute to disordered eating patterns. 

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I do not offer traditional couples counseling, but I am happy to provide preparatory work as a form of shadow work to help you prepare for more meaningful couples therapy.

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 My practice is founded on inclusivity and affirmation. I am strongly committed to serving as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.

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If you are seeking traditional couples counseling www.psychologytoday.com is an excellent resource as is https://zencare.co

 

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​​How do you ensure a productive and safe counseling space?

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I am committed to creating a professional and empathic counseling space as a therapist. To achieve this, I continually pursue training in diverse therapeutic techniques, focusing on empathy and curiosity. I prioritize self-awareness and reflection to maintain a genuine, non-judgmental presence. Creating a safe, supportive environment is paramount, where active listening and sensitivity to individual needs and boundaries are practiced. I employ an integrative approach, combining various methods tailored to each client's unique circumstances, including emotional regulation and mindfulness exercises. Committed to ongoing professional development and supervision, I stay informed about the latest research and ethical standards, ensuring my practice evolves and maintains the highest quality. Regular client feedback is crucial, enabling me to adapt and refine my approach, ensuring it remains aligned with their healing journey.  I understand therapy can be a very emotional and vulnerable, so regular communication about how you are doing is an important part of the process. Communicating with me about your feelings about our process is invited and vital.