Why I Stay Independent—And Why That Matters for You

Starting therapy can be a big, brave step—and finding the right therapist is everything. Maybe you've seen ads for big therapy apps or online platforms. They promise quick matches, easy scheduling, and affordable care. And while I get the appeal, I want to share why working with an independent, local therapist like me can offer something deeper, more real, and more sustainable.

Real Relationships, Not Algorithms

This work isn’t about fast fixes or cookie-cutter sessions. It’s about you. Your story, your nervous system, your pace. As an independent therapist, I’m not bound to corporate scripts or productivity quotas. That means I can take the time to get to know you, build trust, and tailor our work in a way that honors your lived experience.

Space to Feel Safe

You deserve a therapist who isn’t rushing to the next client, charting on the fly, or being monitored for “efficiency.” I offer a space that moves slower—so you can feel seen, heard, and truly met. In my practice, therapy isn’t a numbers game. It’s a relationship.

Integrity Over Investors

I’m directly accountable to you—not to shareholders or a tech company. My choices—from ongoing training to the way I structure my sessions—are based on your care, not corporate metrics. That means you always know who you’re working with, what I believe in, and where my priorities are: your safety and healing.

Rooted in the Community

When you work with a local therapist, you’re investing in your community. You’re helping keep real, grounded mental health care accessible outside of giant systems. You’re saying yes to care that’s relational, not transactional.

Therapy Deserves Better

I know therapy works best when it’s human, not hurried. That’s why I’ve chosen to stay independent—so I can show up fully for you, without pressure to cut corners or fit you into a mold.

Thanks for considering what kind of care feels right for you. I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing path—at your pace, in your timing, with your whole self welcomed.