Mission
OPS is on a mission to make therapy accessible. Therapy is the most effective when it is safe, convenient and comfortable. My goal with OPS is to remove the stigma and de-mystify therapy services. Online therapy offers the benefit of scheduling flexibility beyond traditional business hours and also allows you to participate from anywhere you have privacy and feel comfortable.
No waiting lists or waiting rooms, no travel time. Just accessible services anytime, anywhere.
About OPS
OPS was developed out of frustration with the lack of modern approaches to therapy. As a therapy consumer myself, physically going to a therapist's office added stress to the process that took away from the therapeutic experience. Being able to connect with a therapist from the comfort of my own home, in my sweats and beside my dog has been key for me.
I also know how hard it is to reach out and how important the relationship you have with your therapist is. This is why I will always be a human first. I will never make you feel like I am analyzing or judging you. I like to keep sessions conversational in nature but weave in clinical concepts and knowledge in order to help you get the most out of therapy.
Values
Innovation
OPS embraces technology to the fullest by offering therapy sessions via telephone or video conferencing. Technology is now an integral part of our every day lives, why not utilize technology in the therapeutic space? Therapy doesn’t need to be old school. OPS is at the forefront of technologies, therapeutic techniques and methods in order to best meet client needs.
Authenticity
I may be a therapist but I am also human. My clients tell me that I am relatable and approachable and I pride myself on this. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space where clients feel free to talk about difficult life experiences and their most personal thoughts and feelings. I show up authentically in the hope that my clients feel empowered to do the same.
Collaboration
Therapy with OPS is a collaborative journey every step of the way. My clients always decide where we start, where we go and how we get there. I implement frequent check-in measures to make sure we are staying on track and working toward your goals. I also regularly ask for feedback about what is and isn't working in our sessions for a therapeutic experience that is tailored to you.
Congruency
I know what it's like to struggle emotionally. Too many therapists talk the talk but don't walk the walk. I am dedicated to maintaining my own emotional health and that means that I intentionally practice the same skills, techniques and tools that I share with my clients. Therapeutic skills need to be realistic and practical in order to be effective. I never suggest skills that I wouldn't apply to my own life.
WHY CHOOSE OPS?
OPS clients describe feeling heard, validated and in the driver's seat in the therapy room. My role is to guide, support and encourage clients to discover their own inner strengths and resources when it comes to healing.
Emphasis on client-therapist relationship
Progress focused
Client driven therapy