Your path from fragmentation to wholeness
Life telling counseling is a narrative, faith-integrated approach that helps you understand your whole story—your doubts, injuries, failures, and faith—and discover where it’s leading you. Here's exactly what to expect on your journey toward integration and authentic becoming.
Each stage moves you deeper into your story, helping you see how fragmented chapters connect, what they reveal about you, and how they point toward who you’re becoming.
Every client's journey is unique, but most move through these five interconnected stages as they move from chaos toward clarity and flourishing.
We begin with your story. In our first session, I listen deeply to understand your struggle, your faith, your goals, and what brought you here. This is about building trust and getting clear on what you're working toward.
Early sessions focus on stabilizing your nervous system and building understanding. We identify patterns, explore root causes, and give you practical tools to manage symptoms while we do deeper work.
Once you're stabilized, we go deeper. This is where real transformation happens. We process trauma, work through shame, heal spiritual wounds, and integrate the parts of yourself you've been disconnected from.
As healing deepens, you develop mastery over your own responses. You understand your triggers, you know your tools, and you're using them. You're moving from surviving to thriving.
You've arrived. You're living with courage, integrity, and genuine flourishing. You understand yourself, you trust your responses, and you're moving through life with clarity and purpose. Therapy transitions to maintenance or ends, and you carry these tools forward.
Free Consultation: 15 minutes
Regular Sessions: 50 minutes
Sessions start and end on time. We use every minute wisely.
Virtual (Secure Video)
All sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
You can join from anywhere in California with a private, quiet space.
Typically Weekly
Most clients meet weekly. Some start with twice weekly, others space out to every other week.
We'll determine what works best for you.
Fully Confidential
What you share in therapy is protected. Limited exceptions exist only for imminent danger or child abuse.
Your privacy is sacred.
We establish safety, understand your story, and identify patterns. You'll start noticing what triggers you and begin learning basic tools.
We go deeper into root causes. You'll process emotions and experiences that have been stuck. Some clients see significant shifts here.
You're applying tools consistently. Relationships improve. Sleep gets better. You notice you're less reactive. Real change is visible.
You've built new patterns. We either continue deepening your healing or space out sessions as you become more independent. Some clients continue long-term for ongoing support.
Note: Everyone's timeline is different. Some people see significant progress in 3 months. Others need longer. We'll assess progress together and adjust as needed.
That's completely normal. I'll ask questions and guide the conversation. My job is to help you explore what's happening in your life and inner world.
Not required, but I often suggest practices or reflection exercises. These are tools to help you apply what we're learning. It's your choice how much you engage with them.
Life happens. I ask for 24-hour notice when possible. We'll work together to find a time that works for you.
We check in regularly about your progress. You'll notice changes: better sleep, less anxiety, clearer thinking, stronger relationships. We'll track these together.
If we're not clicking, we can talk about it. My goal is your healing—sometimes that means finding a different therapist who's a better fit. I'll support that transition.
Your Privacy Matters
We do not collect, track, or sell your personal information to third parties. Your data stays private and secure.Learn more