Your first session
What happens before, during and after
Before
I send the terms in writing: your fee, the cancellation notice and, if you pay without insurance, the good faith estimate. Intake forms are on my own portal, and you fill them in when you are ready.
During
Fifty minutes. I explain how I work, the limits of confidentiality and the possible risks and benefits of therapy, and I listen. You tell me what you want to, and nothing more.
After
At the end we each decide whether to continue. If we do, we agree on a time that suits you. If not, I will gladly suggest colleagues.
How long a visit lasts
The first session is 50 minutes, the same as every session after it.
The pace
No hurry, and no script
You can sit where you like, and you can say you would rather not talk about something. Nothing is asked of you beyond what you choose to share.
Write to me to schedule
Tell me what times suit you. I reply within one business day.