You can ask anything that helps you feel safe and informed. Some helpful questions may include:

• What is your approach to therapy?

• Have you worked with this type of issue before?

• How do you view immigration stress, systemic oppression, or cultural identity in therapy?

• What does a typical session look like?

• How long do clients usually work with you?

The consultation is not an interview or a test where you need the “right” questions. It’s about sensing whether you feel comfortable, understood, and respected. Therapy works best when you feel safe and connected with your therapist.

Feeling nervous about starting therapy is completely normal and to be expected; this is an emotional step.

Many people seeking online therapy in North Carolina feel anxious about opening up to someone new. This is especially if you were raised in a family or culture where therapy wasn’t common.

You don’t need to be fully ready. You just need to be curious enough to take one small step.

We can move slowly and at the pace that feels best for you and your body. Our role is to support you during your healing process. Your body has the capacity to heal itself, and your system knows what it needs.

Absolutely not. We all feel burnt out and exhausted at some point in our lives by the news, oppression, capitalism, and the complexities of modern life.

Seeking therapy does not mean you are “crazy.” It means you are human.

Getting support is a sign of awareness and strength, not weakness.

No, therapy is not only for severe mental illness. It is for anyone who wants support, clarity, healing, connection, and/or growth.

Many clients I work with in North Carolina are:

• High-achieving professionals and immigrants

• Parents and caregivers

• College students

• Business owners

They may appear “fine” on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or burnt out inside.

Therapy can be preventative, restorative, and transformative—not just crisis-based.

Yes, currently we are in-network with BCBS and Aetna.

For all other insurance, if you have out-of-network benefits, we can provide you with a monthly superbill (a detailed receipt) for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We recommend calling your insurance provider beforehand to confirm your 'out-of-network mental health benefits.’

There is no fixed timeline, and it is completely up to you.

Some clients seek short-term therapy for a specific issue (8–12 sessions). Others engage in longer-term trauma therapy or generational healing work.

Healing is not linear. We will regularly check in about your goals and adjust as needed.

You are the expert on your own life, experiences, history, and goals. During our sessions, you guide your process, topic, and emotions; our role is to support you.

We provide:

• A nonjudgmental space

• Nervous-system regulation tools

• Exploration of patterns and history

• Space to process your emotions

Therapy is confidential.

There may be times when I need to consult with other mental healthcare providers, such as a supervising therapist or a psychiatrist to ensure that I am providing you with the best care possible. In those instances, no identifying information will be shared.

Your identifying information will not be shared without your written consent, except in rare legal or safety situations required by North Carolina law (such as risk of harm to yourself or others).

All therapy sessions are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth for adults located anywhere in North Carolina, including:

• Charlotte

• Raleigh

• Durham

• Cary

• Winston Salem

• Greensboro

• Asheville

• Wilmington

• Chapel Hill

• And surrounding areas

Because sessions are virtual, you can access therapy from the privacy of your home anywhere in NC.