What you can expect from an initial consultation session:
Our first session is an opportunity for us to determine if this therapeutic relationship feels like the best fit. We will meet for 45-50 minutes. Through conducting a thorough assessment of your presenting concerns and background information, I will make recommendations for ongoing treatment.
Recommendations may include:
Continued outpatient weekly or biweekly individual therapy within my practice
Continued outpatient therapy with a clinician specializing in a treatment modality more appropriate for your presenting concerns
Higher level of care, such as IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) or PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)
Other recommendations, such as holistic interventions or self help (e.g., AA, NA, support group)
“The principle aim of psychotherapy is not to transport one to an impossible state of happiness, but to help (the client) acquire steadfastness and patience in the face of suffering. ”