When You First Reach Out

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step — and I want you to know that it’s completely okay to feel nervous, uncertain, or even a little scared. When you send me an email or give me a call, I’ll respond personally, usually within a day or two.

I’ll ask a few brief questions to understand what’s bringing you in and to see if I might be the right fit for your needs. If it feels like a good match, we’ll find a time that works for your first session — either virtually or in-person in my Vaughan office.

There’s no pressure, no commitment right away — just a chance to start exploring what’s been feeling heavy, with someone who will really listen.

What to Expect in Your First Session

In our first session, we’ll take time to slow down and get to know each other. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable — there’s no “right” way to start. I’ll invite you to tell me what’s been feeling difficult lately and what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll explore what you hope to get out of our work together, and I’ll share a bit about how I approach therapy — through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and mind-body (somatic) lens.

You can expect me to be calm, present, and curious. I won’t rush you, analyze you, or expect you to have it all figured out. My role is to create a space where you can start to feel safe, seen, and understood.

How You Might Feel

Many clients tell me they feel a mix of emotions after their first session — relief, vulnerability, sometimes even hope. You might leave feeling lighter because you’ve finally had a space to talk openly. Or you might notice some emotions surfacing that you haven’t had space to name in a while. All of that is completely normal.

Most importantly, I want you to feel that you’ve been met with compassion — that someone truly gets what you’re going through and is here to walk alongside you.