There will be no lying on a couch while I scribble notes without saying anything, like in the movies. Studies show that the relationship is the highest marker for “successful” treatment– so, to start our relationship, I want you to know that I deeply care about you and am interested in your story. Your own knowledge and wisdom about yourself and the world will be part of how we co-create our work together. At your pace, we will turn towards painful subjects that have previously been avoided, like grief, anger, and trauma. This work is never easy– we all need someone by our side to brave the dark.