This is a short call, email, or virtual meeting to make sure we’re on the same page. This is your chance to ask questions you might still have and to confirm availability and scheduling. It’s also a space for you to share the “highlights” of what brings you to seek individual therapy so that we can assess together if I’m a right fit for you.

Before the first session, there’s going to be intake paperwork which includes some questionnaires and consent forms. Our first session together is called the “Intake” and it involves gathering information about your history: medical, mental health, family, social, spiritual, etc. We’ll also explore goals for therapy.

Sessions after the intake allow for more time to focus on those therapy goals (i.e. what brings you to therapy). Of course, if anything comes up since the previous session that you wish to share and discuss, we will make space for it.