FAQs

I currently meet with individuals and couples. I am not currently providing family therapy.

I am located in Syracuse, NY but I am licensed as a mental health professional to operate in all of New York State and can provide online therapy services across NY in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and New York City.

Yes! You can attend sessions from anywhere within New York State. You can attend sessions from home, an office, co-working space, etc. as long as you have reliable internet and a private space for sessions.

Please refer to our Fees & Payment page for more info!

My goal as a therapist is to always create and cultivate a welcoming and non-judgmental space during every session that we meet. I want our sessions to feel supportive and collaborative. I also recognize that vulnerability and trust comes with time when building any therapeutic relationship. I am always open to feedback, and encourage clients to share this with me. I will check in periodically with my clients to ask for some feedback and reflection about their experience with our sessions so they can be better tailored to you and your needs as we continue forward.

During our first session, I will ask for some background information in a conversational format, which will help me to get to know you as well as better understand what brings you to therapy at this time. I will expect that before our first session, you have a general understanding of the practice policies and that if you have any questions, we can tend to them within this first session.

Subsequent sessions are reflective of what you, the client, would like to focus on. Sometimes, we may focus on one topic for several sessions. Other times, we will go back and forth, especially if something distressing comes up that you would like to discuss and process, even if it is “off topic”. Sessions with me will ebb and flow, but I will always be intentional about bringing us back to your desired goals.

I want therapy sessions with me to feel genuine, authentic and transparent.

Therapy can be an incredibly helpful tool for individuals and couples who are looking to reflect on patterns of behavior and learn how to more effectively manage the burdens of daily life, relationships, work, parenting, etc. Therapy does require a commitment from clients to show up to sessions with willingness to change. It is important to be as open-minded as possible to create sustainable, long-lasting change.

It is totally okay to be nervous about starting therapy! My first therapy session was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences to date, but it was also the best decision I have ever made for myself. Through therapy, I was able to re-discover myself, connect with my morals and values, and effectively learn to cope. If you are nervous about starting therapy, reach out anyway. We would be happy to help you navigate your options and support you on this journey.

If you are ever feeling that you are not getting what you need from your therapy sessions, please let your therapist know. At Reflect to Connect Mental Health Counseling, we ALWAYS appreciate feedback, even if it means that you would like to find another therapist. We will even recommend other therapists who might be a better fit if you would like!

Short answer is: it is up to you! At the end of the day, we value our client’s autonomy. Typically, though, client’s spend anywhere from 6 months to a year or more in therapy. This all depends on each individual client’s needs, goals and frequency of sessions. We would be happy to discuss this with you anytime to come up with a plan that works for everyone involved.

No. At Reflect to Connect Mental Health Counseling, we will never utilize AI in sessions or for documentation.