what to expect on the path ahead
The path to well-being is different for every person
and branches in all directions.
The roadmap below is less of a rigid step-by-step plan and more like a general guide to help you visualize the mental health counseling process.
Informed consent is your right as a client.
Please take a moment to review the information on this page
and reach out with any questions.
Initial Contact
If you are interested in therapy services with me,
use the Contact form on the Home page to send me a request for a free, 15-minute consultation. After your request is sent, I will respond within 48 hours.
Assessing Your Growth
As we make progress in therapy, it's good to stop every once in awhile to check in on how far we've come. This gives us an opportunity to also decide if what we are doing is actually working - or if things need to change.
The Intake Session
Our first session is called an Intake. We will spend about 90 minutes in session talking about what is bringing you to therapy, goals you may have, and problems getting in the way. This is also time we use to complete paperwork as needed.
Closing Out
Sometimes, we will come to the end of the road we've been on and realize it's time to part ways. That's a normal part of the therapy process. If you sense that time coming, we will talk about your transition out of therapy and what that might look like.
Treatment Plan
Over the next 1-2 sessions following intake, we will collaborate on what you want the path ahead to look like, what obstacles you foresee, and laying down a roadmap for how we get you where you want to be.
A New Path
After a break from therapy, you may have reason to return once more to engaging in this challenging, yet fulfilling work. You are always welcome to reach out after we've ended services, no matter how much time has passed.
client rights
When you receive treatment with any mental health provider, including myself, you as the client have rights and responsibilities.
The links on the left are provided to help explain in further detail what your rights and responsibilities are, as well as exceptions to confidentiality in session.
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If you would like to know more, please reach out, and I will be more than happy to answer your questions.