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FAQ

Where are you located?
My office address is 1509 Market Street, Wilmington. I am between 16th and 15th street.

Do I need to fill out any paperwork before the session?
No. We will briefly discuss informed consent during the session. That can be arranged if you wish to complete an assessment before the first session. Otherwise, come as you are.
What does my first session look like?

Clients are invited to sit down. After introductions, consent to treatment is discussed. During the first, primarily an assessment session, clients are asked to give their perspectives on marital struggles.

Each partner is allowed to share what they believe are the issues of concern. Further assessment questions regarding childhood and experiences from past relationships may influence the current relationship. Goals are discussed after both parties share their concerns, history, and other matters. Each partner shares what they wish to achieve through therapy.

After the first session, what do other sessions look like?
Each session after the first is focused on achieving goals. Clients are encouraged to bring issues from the past week or unresolved issues to the session to discuss and resolve them. Clients are encouraged to take notes regarding what is working in their relationship and what is not. From time to time, handouts are given to the couple. Couples are asked to keep the handouts in the folder received in the first session.
Is it possible to get individual sessions?
As part of couples therapy, you are invited to be seen individually. The time spent is equal for both partners. Also, no secrets are kept. In other words, if one partner shares something during their session that impacts the current relationship or is essential for the other partner to know, it will be brought up in the joint session.
Do you take sides?

At times, I may indicate that one or the other said or did something inflammatory or dysfunctional. I try to use that as an example of a needed modification and ask each partner what they would like to change.

I don’t favor one partner over the other; I realize there are two perspectives and that both people are doing their best.

How do you handle cancellations?

Currently, I have no objection to cancellations. I realize things happen. However, I am less understanding if you cancel minutes before a session. If you don’t show, I am even less understanding. If it happens twice, I will suggest finding another therapist. I believe in mutual respect. Failing to give me a heads-up is inconsiderate for others seeking my time, and it’s just not right.