If you’d like to find out if we would be a good fit to work together, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation video call. During this call, you’ll have a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to get out of it. Then, I’ll tell you a bit about my practice and answer any questions you may have. This is also a time to discuss financial questions. Click here to reach my scheduling page to set up your free consultation. If no options appear, this means that no openings are currently available. However, you are still welcome to reach out via email!
First Things
Your first “official” appointment with me will be an intake assessment. You’ll receive some new client paperwork through the SimplePractice Client Portal prior to your appointment. Please fill this out as completely as possible, as it will greatly facilitate the assessment process. This first session will last 45-50 minutes. I’ll be listening and asking questions so that I can determine a diagnosis (if there is one) and make initial treatment recommendations. This session is also our first opportunity to build rapport, which is a main priority of mine.
Next Things
After the first appointment, we will develop a treatment plan. This is a guide for your treatment and describes what your goals are and how you’ll know that you’ve met them. Some additional information about what to expect from this phase of treatment is listed below.
- Appointments will ordinarily be 45-50 minutes in duration
- Weekly or biweekly is the most common frequency for sessions
- Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session, if possible
- You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours
- Please reach out in the case of illnesses/unforeseen events
- Payment for missed appointments is not reimbursed by your insurance provider
- You are responsible for coming to your session on time
Finishing Therapy
I do believe that therapy can come to a natural end. Once goals are achieved and clients feel ready to keep using the tools they’ve learned, there is often not a need to continue with regularly scheduled appointments. Some people like to continue meeting every 4-6 weeks, and that is also an option. Previous clients are welcome to return for therapy in the future if needed.