We’ve assembled many of the common questions new clients want to know about before coming.  If you want more details about any of these questions or you have a question that isn’t listed, please call us at 970.829.0478 or email [email protected].

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy, Men’s and Women’s Work, and Relationship/Couples Therapy

What is depth-oriented therapy?

Depth-oriented therapy is a form of psychotherapy that goes beyond symptom relief or coping strategies. It focuses on the emotional, relational, and unconscious patterns that shape your life and relationships. This work helps you understand why certain feelings, reactions, and repeated patterns keep showing up — and how to live with greater freedom and insight.  My favorite client is the person who has done other therapy, experienced some results, and has already learned that it takes more than tools and ideas to make long-lasting change.  There is no shortage of tools and tips on the internet; if that were all it took, the world would be much better off by now.  Real change comes from developing a healthy therapeutic relationship with another person, which can then be applied to relationships with yourself and others.  

This approach is rooted in contemporary psychodynamic and Jungian-informed perspectives.

How is depth-oriented therapy different from other types of therapy?

Most therapy models focus on short-term symptom management or behavior change. Depth-oriented therapy prioritizes understanding the emotional and relational patterns beneath the surface. It is collaborative, reflective, and paced to support real insight rather than quick fixes.

This includes attention to relationships — both past and present — and how they show up in your current life.

Do you offer individual therapy?

Yes. We offer individual therapy for adults who want to explore their inner emotional world, recurring patterns, attachment dynamics, identity questions, and relational experiences. This work can help with emotional disconnection, repeated relational struggles, life transitions, and questions of meaning.

➡️ Learn more on the Individual Therapy page.

What about therapy specifically for men?

We offer depth-oriented, insight-focused therapy for men that speaks to the emotional, relational, and identity challenges many men experience. This work goes beyond coping strategies and supports exploration of emotional life, relational patterns, and masculine psychological development.

➡️ Read more on the Therapy for Men page.

What about therapy for women?

We provide therapy for all genders.  And part of the depth work sometimes includes exploring how social conditioning impacts identity and relationships with other genders.  So we also offer therapy for women with a male therapist — thoughtfully framed to help you understand how relational patterns, emotional agency, and relational histories come into relationships with opposite-gendered people, safely explored in the therapeutic space. In a therapeutic relationship, anything can be discussed, but nothing will ever be acted on physically, creating a space to discuss things you normally have to keep to yourself.  This is especially helpful for women who are curious about what it’s like to work with a male therapist in depth-oriented therapy.

➡️ Read more on the Therapy for Women with a Male Therapist page.

Do you work with couples?

Yes. We offer relationship and couples therapy that goes beyond communication tips. This work helps you understand the unconscious patterns and attachment dynamics that shape relational conflict, emotional distance, cycles of rupture and repair, and long-held expectations.

Whether you come individually or as a couple, the focus is on insight, relational awareness, and lasting change.

➡️ Learn more on the Relationship & Couples Therapy page.

Is this therapy only for people with severe problems?

No. Depth-oriented therapy can be useful at many points in life — not only during crisis. People come to therapy when they:

  • Feel stuck in recurring patterns

  • Want a richer understanding of themselves

  • Face questions about meaning or identity

  • Are navigating life transitions

  • Notice that coping strategies aren’t enough

  • Want to deepen emotional or relational capacity

This work is for anyone genuinely interested in exploration and understanding.

Do you accept insurance?

No, we are private-pay only. We do not bill insurance. This allows us to focus on continuity of care, depth of work, and relational integrity without the limitations of managed care parameters.  We took insurance for 12 years and no longer provide this service to better protect our patients’ privacy and ability to receive the care they want and need without insurance having a say in what is allowed.

We can provide a superbill upon request for possible reimbursement through out-of-network insurance benefits.

What can I expect in a first session?

In your first session we will:

  • Talk about what brings you to therapy

  • Explore your current concerns and goals

  • Discuss what depth-oriented work might look like

  • See whether our approach feels like a good fit for you

There’s no pressure or commitment beyond that initial conversation.

What if I’m not sure whether I want long-term therapy?

That’s okay. Many people begin with a brief consultation or a short series of sessions to explore whether ongoing therapy feels right. Depth-oriented work is best when it feels comfortable and purposeful, not forced.  Whether you attend for a couple of sessions or a couple of years, the only request is that you discuss openly what you want, need, and what is working for you and what is not.  Our number one goal is for you to be the leader of your own life, including when to start and end relationships.  

How long does depth-oriented therapy take?

There is no fixed timeline. Some people engage in ongoing work over months or years; others choose shorter blocks of sessions to explore particular issues. You end when you are ready to end.  Depth work is individualized and unfolds at a pace that supports safety, exploration, and insight, and can be integrated effectively.  Some methods may force things, creating intense experiences.  It’s important not confuse intensity with sustainable, transformative healing.  

Where do sessions take place?

We offer:

  • In-person therapy (in Fort Collins, CO)

  • Secure teletherapy for those in Colorado and New York

Teletherapy is a fully encrypted, confidential platform that allows for flexibility and access.

How do I schedule a consultation or first session?

You can request a brief consultation by phone or email to schedule a time.  970-829-0478 or [email protected].

Contact us to schedule a brief consultation — a short, no-pressure conversation to explore fit and expectations.