Phone Consultation and First Appointment
Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation
If you would like to explore whether working with one of us will meet your needs, we offer a free initial phone consultation prior to your first therapy session. The purpose of this initial consultation is for us to find out what your needs are, to be available to answer your questions, and for us to ask you a few questions to ensure that our services will be a good fit for you With mutual agreement, an initial appointment will be scheduled Please let us know in advance if you need accommodations We can meet with you on the first floor if you need wheelchair accessibility or have mobility concerns.
Initial Appointment
After an appointment has been set between you and a therapist, please create an account using this link so that you can access our demographic and intake forms in the client portal. Please fill Out the forms at least one business day before your scheduled intake. The initial appointment takes approximately 50-55 minutes. This time together will give you and your therapist a chance to get to know each other and to determine whether working with the therapist you have chosen feels like a good match. During this meeting, your therapist will ask you a variety of questions about your past and present experiences, general functioning, and hopes for therapy. They will also talk to you about the fee structure, office policies, and counseling options. The therapist will try their best to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your work together. At the end of the session, you will determine together what the next best steps would be in helping you reach your hopes and goals for therapy. If it is decided that you will not work together, referrals to other therapists who may be a better fit can be provided.