Frequently Asked Questions
“Little by little, one travels far.” -Tolkien
What can I expect at therapy?
✔️ Map out the emotional patterns keeping you stuck
✔️ Build self-trust and a Relational Toolkit
✔️ Shift reactive behaviors into presence
✔️ Align your personal life with your true values
First Session: Intake
Our first meeting is atypical of a standard session, but it’s a vital sequence to achieving lasting change. In this initial period, we review paperwork, begin to know one another, and gather a bird’s eye view of your current wellbeing. This section of therapy also provides us with the goals you want to set.
I utilize SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time oriented) which helps create a roadmap for the rest of treatment. The initial intake also lets us know if we will be a good fit. If for some reason you should ever want a referral to a different clinician I’m more than happy to refer out.
The standard session normally operates on a weekly basis. Like the initial intake, regular meetings start at the top of the hour (i.e. 3:00pm) and end forty-five to fifty minutes later (3:45-3:50pm).
There is a fixed 24 hour cancellation policy for each scheduled session.
“How long does treatment last?”
Each person has different needs. Some clients only come to therapy for a few sessions and others for many sessions. However, it is common to see clients for 10-15 sessions before meeting therapeutic goals.
“Do you see clients virtually?”
Yes. I offer treatment for both online and in-office visits.
“Do you prescribe medication?”
No. But I’d be happy to connect you with a medication provider.
Please note: I am not accepting insurance at this time.
✅ This Is For You If…
You’re ready to stop repeating the same patterns.
You want something better than survival mode.
You want clarity in your relationships and emotions.
❌ This Might Not Be For You If…
You aren’t willing to take personal responsibility.
You expect me to agree with you all the time.
You want a quick fix with zero effort.
⏳ Six Months From Now…
💊 Option 1: You could still be grinding through your to-do list, feeling disconnected, wondering why relationships and life never feel “enough”.
💊 Option 2: You could wake up feeling present, excited, and connected to the life you’ve built… because it finally feels like yours.
Don’t wait to start living better. Future you is ready now.
Therapy for men who feel successful on paper but disconnected from their relationships and personal lives.
Helping men build fulfilling relationships by letting go of anger, stress, and high-achiever anxiety — without spending decades on the therapy couch.
- John Murphy, LMFT