Getting Started

Before the first in-person or teletherapy appointment, I offer a brief, complimentary consultation (10-15 minutes) by phone. This consultation offers you the opportunity to share your reasons for seeking help and for me to discuss my practice and to schedule an initial consultation. 

Initial Consultation 

The consultation period (usually 2-3 sessions) provides us with an opportunity to get to know one another.  Effective psychotherapy relies on safety and support in the relationship and it is important for you to take the time to assess if I am the best person to provide the services you need. These initial sessions will offer you a sense of what it is like to meet with me and will give me time to better understand your history and specific concerns.  At the end of the consultation period, I will make treatment recommendations. We will discuss your options together and decide whether working together is the best approach.

Forms

Before your first visit, I will ask you to complete new patient paperwork. Completing this paperwork in advance of our first session is important and allows us to use our time together more effectively in our first meeting. The paperwork is completed online through my practice portal and typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete.