Getting Started

Book Your Free Intro Call

Ready to get started or have some questions to run by me? Call or email me to set up a 15 minute initial video or phone call to see if working with me is right for you. Making that initial call may feel like a bit of a stretch, but I’ll bet you’ll find your stride once we get going. Questions about insurance or fees? See my Frequently Asked Questions.

Meeting One Another - Your Initial Appointment

Before we meet, I’ll send you a link to some forms to complete online. They should take a half an hour or less to complete. The first meeting is usually an hour and fifteen minutes long. It serves as both an orientation and a get-to-know-you.

Plan to tell me in depth about what’s going on with you. You may want to bring in some notes about things you want want to make sure to tell me about. We’ll ask one another questions. You’ll get an initial read on whether I’m someone you think you’d like to work with. If you’ve been in therapy before, please let me know what worked well for you or didn't.

At the end of the meeting I’ll share some impressions. We’ll decide if it seems to make sense for us to continue. If it seems like you would be better served by another provider I’ll do my best to you help you with referrals if you’d like them. 

Get to Know You Stage

Regular therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes long. The first handful are a get to know you period before you and I commit to ongoing work together. They are devoted to getting know you and your needs in more detail so we can identify your therapy goals. And, of course, for you to see if I’m someone you want to work with. Goodness of fit plays a big role in how helpful counseling can be. The first set of meetings help us both get a sense of how well suited we seem to be to work together, so we can start off on strong footing.

At the end of this initial assessment we'll talk about next steps, the time frame and the goals for your therapy. My recommendations may include referrals to medical doctors, couples or family therapy or recovery programs. Some clients are referred to specialists for focused treatment to address their needs. 

Your Regular Therapy Begins

Change takes effort and a certain amount of consistency. In general, this means meeting weekly. You may have longer or more frequent sessions if you are having a hard time or going through a stressful period. We’ll periodically review where you are in relationship to your therapy goals and make adjustments to support further growth and maintenance of your well-being.