Yes, in order to remain open, available, and supportive to you I find it necessary to take time away from my work as a therapist. In all, this totals to approximately 8-10 weeks per year when I am unavailable due to either being away on retreat, visiting family, caring for my daughter, or spending time in nature. During these times, as well as after business hours, I disconnect from phone and email, so am not available for distance support. If there is a concern for you I can recommend local resources that offer after-hours crisis support, or refer you to another practice that can meet your needs. In addition, I may (rarely) need to cancel due to sickness, childcare challenges etc. In these situations, I try to let you know as soon as possible if I need to cancel.