Individual counseling

Convenient.
Confidential.
Built around you.

Individual therapy for adults 18+. Telehealth when you're physically located in Ohio, with in-person sessions in Mason. Relational, narrative-informed, and built around you — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

“Let's find the soul in your story. And write the next chapter together.”

Kirk Sheppard, LPCC-S
What this is — and isn't

Counseling for people who don't like counseling.

If therapy has felt cold, clinical, or like being analyzed from across a desk — that's not what this is.

Therapy shouldn't be
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Stuffy or intimidating
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Cold or clinical
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A lecture or being reduced to a diagnosis
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Something you dread
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Humorless and heavy all the time
Therapy should be
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Welcoming and warm
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Collaborative and honest
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A place to be genuinely known
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Something that feels worth showing up for
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Occasionally funny — seriously
Who I work with

Individual therapy for adults 18+.

I work with individuals only — no couples or families. I see adults in person in Mason and by telehealth when they're physically located in Ohio at the time of the session.

I especially love working with deep thinkers, writers, creatives, and people who are trying to make sense of how to align who they are with how they live. But I work with all kinds of people and all kinds of struggles.

I don't provide court-ordered or mandated services, emotional support animal documentation, or medication management.

For couples and families I recommend Karascope Counseling or Kintsukuroi Counseling .

What I work with

Presenting concerns

Anxiety

Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and worry that won't quit.

Depression

Depression, low energy, numbness, and feeling stuck or flat.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma, religious trauma, PTSD, and experiences that continue to leave a mark.

Identity & self-esteem

Low self-worth, codependency, people-pleasing, and figuring out who you actually are.

Life transitions

Career changes, relationship shifts, grief, loss, and the big stuff that reshapes everything.

ADHD & stress

Adults with ADHD, chronic stress, anger, and difficulty with follow-through.

The approach

Your story deserves a custom-fit response.

“I believe your life is made up of stories — some that empower you, and some that need a good rewrite.”

My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply relational. I meet you where you are — not where some self-help book says you should be. I genuinely love hearing about what makes you you.

I value curiosity, honesty, authenticity — and humor. Therapy can be hard work, but that doesn't mean it has to feel like a root canal. If we can laugh while we do the work? Even better.

Relational-Cultural Theory is the foundation — connection, context, and the ways our relationships shape who we are. The therapeutic relationship matters too: I show up engaged, authentic, and appropriately transparent rather than pretending to be a blank slate.

Narrative Therapy helps you notice and reshape the stories you've inherited, internalized, or simply outgrown. Your life isn't fixed. The story can change.

CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing come in as needed for practical work with thoughts, emotions, behavior, ambivalence, and change. I'm not dogmatic about any of it. We use what helps.

So if you're ready to get curious about your story, feel more like yourself, and maybe even laugh a little along the way — I'd be honored to walk with you.

How we meet

Virtual or in person.

Both can work well — it really comes down to what works best for you.

Telehealth

Secure video sessions from wherever you are comfortable and have enough privacy. You'll receive a link before your session. Give yourself a minute to make sure your camera, microphone, and internet connection are cooperating.

I currently provide telehealth counseling when you are physically located in Ohio at the time of the session.

In Person — Mason, Ohio

8118 Corporate Way, Suite 175, Mason, OH 45040. Enter the main center doors, go straight down the hallway, and turn right. You'll receive a door code before your appointment. Come in, have a seat, and help yourself to coffee or tea.

Transparent pricing

Session fees

If you're uninsured or choosing not to use insurance to pay for your care, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. You can ask me about expected fees at any time.

First session

Assessment

$165

Required for all new clients. One hour to formally assess your needs and build a plan to move forward together.

Ongoing

Full Session

$150

Standard counseling session via telehealth or in person at the Mason office.

Established clients

Short Session

$85

For established clients looking for occasional maintenance and lighter check-ins.

Self-pay is preferred because it gives us more flexibility. Some insurance plans are accepted; superbills may be available for out-of-network reimbursement. FSA/HSA cards are accepted. Discounts may be available for self-paying clients. Reach out with questions about your specific situation.

Ready to begin?

Bring your story. Let's get curious together.

I review every inquiry personally. Tell me what you're hoping to work on and your availability. There's no obligation — just a conversation about whether working together makes sense.

This site and inquiry form are not monitored for emergencies. If you're experiencing a mental-health crisis, call or text 988.