We ask that our clientele notify us 24 hours prior to a scheduled session if they have to cancel. Barring any emergency situation within 24 hours of their scheduled appointment, clients who do not contact us before the 24 hour window will be charged a late cancellation fee of $50.00. If you reserve an hour and fail to attend that session without notice (no show) you will be required to pay the clinician’s full fee for that session.

Not everyone needs or wants to enter the formal mental health system. We recognize that seeking guidance for life challenges shouldn’t automatically mean receiving a psychiatric diagnosis, having your struggles documented in permanent medical records, or dealing with insurance companies. Many people are functioning well but could benefit from professional support, skill development, or an outside perspective without the pathologizing framework of traditional therapy.

Our coaching and consultation services provide an alternative path for those who want expert guidance without clinical labels. These services operate completely outside the medical model, meaning no diagnoses, no insurance claims, no permanent health records that could affect your career, insurance rates, or personal life. You maintain complete privacy and autonomy while still receiving professional support.

Sometimes you need help navigating a difficult decision, developing better parenting strategies, improving relationships, or building specific life skills. Not every struggle is a disorder, and not every challenge requires medical intervention. Our coaching and consultation services honor your natural capacity for growth and resilience while providing practical tools and support. This approach is particularly valuable for professionals, parents, and individuals who want to protect their privacy while still accessing high-quality guidance for personal development and life challenges.

We are not against psychiatric medications in all circumstances, but we are fundamentally committed to true informed consent. Psychiatric drugs can be tools that may offer some benefit in emergency situations or short-term crisis intervention.

However, we believe people deserve honest information about the significant risks and extremely poor long-term efficacy of psychiatric medications that is rarely provided in traditional settings. Longer-term use of psychiatric drugs carries substantially more risks than most people are told, and these medications can actually impair progress and recovery in many cases.

We are against misleading people about the safety and effectiveness of psychiatric drugs. Our approach ensures you receive complete, honest information about both the potential benefits and serious risks so you can make truly informed decisions about your mental health care. This includes discussing alternatives and, when appropriate, providing safe tapering protocols for those who choose to reduce or discontinue medications under proper medical supervision.