Reaching out is the hardest part.
A free 15-minute call is a low-stakes way to start. Ask your questions, hear how we work, and decide in your own time.
Prefer to call? [PHONE] · confidential voicemail
Therapy for adults and couples · [CITY] and online
Therapy that gives you room to breathe.
Counseling for anxiety, low mood, burnout, big life changes and relationships. Two experienced therapists, in person in [CITY] or by video anywhere in [STATE].
- Free, and no commitment
- Reply within one business day
- Phone or video, your choice
What brings people here
You don’t need to have it figured out first.
Most people arrive with a feeling more than a diagnosis. These are some of the things we help with most.
- Anxiety and worryThe racing thoughts, the 3am what-ifs, the tight chest before a meeting.
- Low mood and depressionWhen everything feels heavy, flat or far away, and it’s lasted a while.
- Burnout and stressRunning on empty at work or at home, and not sure how to stop.
- Life changesA move, a loss, a diagnosis, a new baby, an empty nest. Big changes, even good ones.
- GriefMissing someone, and the strange shapes grief takes.
- RelationshipsThe same argument on repeat, growing apart, or rebuilding trust.
A note before you call
I started The Clearing because I wanted a practice that felt less like a waiting room and more like a place to think out loud. I’ll listen closely, ask honest questions, and go at your pace.
Ways to work together
On your own, together, or from home.
Individual therapyA steady hour each week to untangle what’s going on, notice your patterns, and try different ways through.More about individual therapy 
Couples therapyMost couples who come to us still care about each other.More about couples therapy 
Online therapyThe same therapists and the same care as our office sessions, by secure video.More about online therapy
The free call
What happens when you reach out
No forms to fill in about your history, no commitment, and no hard sell. Just a short conversation to see if we’re the right people for you.
Book a free 15-minute callYou send a short note
Just your name, how to reach you, and a good time. You don’t need to explain what’s going on yet.
We reply within a business day
To suggest a time for a 15-minute phone or video call. From a private number, and we won’t leave details in a voicemail unless you say it’s fine.
A short, easy conversation
You share as much or as little as you like. We’ll ask what you’re hoping for and answer your questions about how we work, fees and insurance.
You decide, with no pressure
If it feels like a fit, we book a first session. If not, we’ll suggest someone who might be a better match.
The practical part
Fees, insurance and who you’ll see
- Individual session
- [INDIVIDUAL FEE]
- [SESSION LENGTH]
- Couples session
- [COUPLES FEE]
- [SESSION LENGTH]
- Insurance
- In network with [INSURANCE PLANS]
- Superbills for out-of-network claims
- Sliding scale
- A few reduced-fee spots
- [SLIDING SCALE RANGE]
- [THERAPIST NAME], [LICENSE TYPE][LICENSE TYPE] #[LICENSE NUMBER], [STATE]Anxiety · Burnout · Couples · Life transitions
- [THERAPIST NAME], [LICENSE TYPE][LICENSE TYPE] #[LICENSE NUMBER], [STATE]Depression · Grief · Life transitions
Good questions
Questions people ask before reaching out
What happens on the free 15-minute call?
It’s a chance to hear each other’s voices and see if we’re a good fit. You can tell us a little about what’s bringing you in, and ask about how we work, fees and scheduling. There’s no obligation to book anything.
Do I need to know exactly what’s wrong before I reach out?
Not at all. Many people start with “I just don’t feel like myself.” Working that out together is part of what therapy is for.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on what you’re working on. Some people come for a handful of sessions around a specific problem; others stay longer. We check in regularly about how it’s going and whether to keep going.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes, with a few legal exceptions, such as a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, which we’ll explain at the first session. Your records are kept in a secure, HIPAA-compliant system.
Can I do therapy online?
Yes. Online sessions are by secure video, and work as well as in-person sessions for most people. You need to be in [STATE] at the time of the session.
Is this the right place if I’m in crisis?
We’re not an emergency service and can’t respond quickly. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911.
