What to expect in your first session
A plain walk-through of how intake works, what we’ll talk about, and what you don’t need to prepare in advance.
Understanding attachment styles
A short, accessible explainer on the four attachment patterns — how they form, how they show up in relationships, family, and with yourself, and why naming one isn’t a diagnosis.
Self-pay & superbills, explained
What a superbill is, how to submit one to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and what to ask your insurance company before your first session.
Recommended reading
- Hold Me Tight — Sue Johnson
- Waking the Tiger — Peter Levine
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work — John Gottman
- Polysecure — Jessica Fern (for non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships)
A short grounding practice
A free, downloadable two-minute breathing and settling exercise — the same kind of practice many sessions open with.