My Promises To You:

As a subscriber of therapeutic treatment- whether for the first time or the thirtieth time- there are some things that I will promise you of our relationship, should we decide to work together.

I gladly accept all walks of life, and I will enthusiastically affirm your identity, orientation, or way of living.
- There are beyond a trillion ways of being in this life. That’s why people and relationships fascinate me- their wide berth of experiences and perspectives are mind blowing. If I’ve learned anything through my years as a therapist, it’s that there are countless ways to hurt, to grieve, to struggle… and there are countless ways to heal. I promise to maintain an open mind, and to strive to see life from your shoes.

As I tell my young kiddo… safety first! Healing from trauma and wounds can only occur in the context of a safe relationship. Here’s what safety means to me:
- I promise to respect, uphold and celebrate your bodily autonomy.
- I promise to strive toward consistency, where scheduling, showing up, and presenting authentically are concerned.
- I promise to do what I say I’ll do.
- I promise that I will hold space for you and every one of your big emotions. I will honor those emotions and hold the safety and sanctity of the therapeutic space when those feelings seem *too big*, or too overwhelming, to manage. I got you!
- I promise to stand by you and to get comfortable being uncomfortable- it’s okay to not always have the answers. Furthermore, your life, experience, and/or diagnosis are not problems to be resolved. It’s okay to not know…. And when I find myself in that place…. I promise to name it.

I promise to be honest with you about the limitations of my expertise.
- If you present with a struggle that exceeds my realm of knowledge, I promise to be transparent about those limitations and collaborate with you around finding the best supports.

I promise to uphold your confidentiality.
- If we run into each other in public, or we cross paths on social media… mum’s the word. I promise to respect and prioritize your right to confidential mental health support.

I promise to laugh!
- When it’s appropriate, laughter is a beautiful way to heal and to cope. Not every moment of therapy will be laughter-inducing, and I honor those moments. But laughter is who I am, at my core, and I promise to bring that authenticity into the room as I am able. Laughter has carried me far on my journey, and I hope that it can do the same for you.

I Promise,

Amy