I understand that when you come to counseling you are choosing to put your trust in me in a number of ways.  I take my job and profession seriously and want you to know what you can expect from me.

​Confidentiality – Many people tell me I am the first person they have told about events or symptoms.  What you share in counseling is private, often sensitive, and will be treated as such.  I do not breach your confidentiality unless I need to fulfill my duty to protect you or someone else from harm or unless you have given me permission to share for medical or legal reasons.

​Acceptance – My role in your treatment is to help you get better and be your best, not to judge you or change you into something you don’t want to be.  Your thoughts, actions, feelings, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, nationality, and all the other things which form and shape you are valuable.  I welcome the opportunity to get to know the whole you.

​Evidence-based treatment – You are committing to improve your life through counseling and I am committed to providing you with care based on theories and techniques which have been proven to work.  CBT and ERP have years of research behind them which show real, lasting effects.

​Integrity – A counselor is genuine, honest, professional, dedicated, and kind.  All my interactions with clients are grounded in these values and reflect who I am as a person.