Glimmering Hope Counseling

What to Expect

The Consultation

After you contact me via email or phone call, we’ll schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. This call is a chance for us to chat briefly about what you are seeking and what I offer. It is primarily used to ensure that my specialization (DBT, ACT, CBT for regulation, trauma, and young adults) is a good fit for your needs.

Intake and First Session

If we decide to move forward, I will send you a secure link to complete all intake paperwork online. Our first official session will be spent thoroughly reviewing your history, current challenges, and your specific goals. All individual therapy sessions are typically one hour long. This time is dedicated to building the therapeutic relationship and determining which skills and modalities will be most effective for you.

Focus on Skills and Values

Therapy with me is active and collaborative. We don't just talk about problems; we work to build practical skills (like emotional regulation and distress tolerance) and align your actions with your core values. Because our sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, you can comfortably access this work from anywhere in Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Sessions & Location

Do you offer in-person therapy? No, all services at Glimmering Hope Counseling are provided via secure telehealth only. You must be physically located in Minnesota (MN) during your session.

How long is a typical therapy session? Individual therapy sessions are typically one hour long. Group therapy session lengths vary, but are generally scheduled for a specific duration.

How often will we meet? Most clients start with weekly individual sessions to build momentum and consistency, but we will discuss a schedule that works best for your needs and goals during our initial consultation.

Cost & Payment

What are your current session rates? The rate for individual therapy is $150 per session. The rate for group therapy is $50 per session.

Policies

What is your cancellation policy? I require 24 hours’ notice for all cancellations. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or any no-shows will be charged 50% of the full session fee.

Therapeutic Approach

How do I know if you are the right therapist for me? The best way to determine fit is through a free 15-minute consultation call. We can discuss your specific challenges (such as regulation, anxiety, or BPD) and confirm that my approach using DBT, CBT, and ACT aligns with what you are looking for.

The Treatment Toolbox

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapy focused on managing intense, overwhelming emotions and navigating crises effectively. It balances acceptance ("as you are") with change ("working to change").

DBT teaches four core skill modules:

Mindfulness: Observing the present moment without judgment.
Distress Tolerance: Coping with crises in healthy ways to avoid destructive urges.
Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotional responses.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Asserting needs and building healthy relationships.

DBT provides concrete tools for individuals who feel "too much" to achieve stability and calm.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

CBT: Thoughts-Feelings-Actions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, effective therapy focusing on the link between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

The core tenet is that your thoughts about a situation dictate how you feel and act. CBT helps you:

Identify unhelpful thought patterns (e.g., self-criticism).
Challenge the evidence supporting those thoughts.
Replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives.

By changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors, CBT quickly empowers you to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and make positive, immediate shifts.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach focused on living a rich and meaningful life, rather than just managing symptoms.

ACT teaches you to:

Accept difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Be Present through mindfulness to engage fully with the here and now.
Commit to actions guided by your core values (your "True North").

The goal is building psychological flexibility—the ability to move toward your values, even when experiencing discomfort. The focus shifts from "feeling better" to "living better."