what to expect & FAQS

Complimentary consults are available to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible before moving forward with psychotherapy treatment. It allows you to meet with the psychotherapist of your choosing to ensure you are a good fit, and that their style of practice resonates with you. During the 15-minute call, we encourage you to ask any and all questions you may have, so you completely understand our process and approach to psychotherapy before booking an initial appointment.

Psychotherapy is a process. In the beginning stages (usually 1-3 sessions), the focus is on gathering information, building rapport, and establishing trust between you and your therapist. During this time, your therapist’s aim is to get to know you better and learn more about your unique story, personal and family history, cultural context, presenting concerns, and goals for the therapy process. Bearing all this in mind, your therapist will then develop a customized treatment plan designed to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. You will have an opportunity to review your treatment plan and consent to treatment prior to getting started.

what do i bring?

We ask that prior to your first appointment, you take the time to complete our initial intake forms in order to more efficiently use our time together.

As the therapy process unfolds, your therapist will check in with you regularly to ensure that you still feel aligned with the treatment direction, gauge your feelings about your progress, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure you are getting the most out of your sessions and receiving the kind of support you want and need.

Certain extended benefits plans do cover psychotherapy. We offer direct billing at the clinic, so check with your insurance provider to find out if you qualify.

We highly encourage anyone interested in psychotherapy to first book a complimentary 15-minute call. That way you fully understand the process, the goals of therapy, and our psychotherapists’ approach. This call will allow you to get a sense of whether or not this type of treatment would be helpful for you before even getting started.

Length of time in therapy is unique to the individual and influenced by several factors. At the onset of therapy, you and your therapist will discuss your history, presenting concerns, as well as goals and expectations for the therapy process. If you are seeking solutions for an isolated concern, short-term therapy may be appropriate. If you are seeking the space and time to uncover underlying root issues, a more regular, long-term therapeutic approach may be required. Our psychotherapists can also offer sessions on an as needed and ongoing basis as things come up in your life.