DURING YOUR FIRST SESSIONS
Most people feel a little nervous about seeking counseling so it can be helpful to know a little about what to expect. The first thing you'll do is fill out some online forms that gives me a little information about you and gives you a little information about counseling. Once the paperwork is done, you'll have your first session in which you and I will collaborate on what will best meet your needs in therapy. In the first few sessions, you and I are getting to know one another. As you settle into a rhythm, we may decide on some goals. These often shift over time but this gives us both an idea of where you are headed.
LATER SESSIONS
Once you've determined some goals, you and I will begin the real work. This may involve a little digging into your family history or looking at some of the dynamics of your current relationships. You'll look at what your life has been, what it is now, and how you want it to be. Some of the work will be around giving you space to be honest about what is and isn't working in your life. This stage of counseling can be difficult and sometimes the changes you are seeking to make will disrupt your day to day life and relationships. These are the kinds of things that we will process through together.
FREQUENCY
How often you meet will be determined by a number of factors. Weekly is often ideal but sometimes scheduling and finances don't allow that. Sessions can be as infrequently as once a month if needed. We will work together to find something that both serves your therapeutic needs as well as your other life demands.
FINAL SESSIONS
There is no set number of sessions. Some clients are in counseling for a couple months, others find themselves in therapy for a few years and many fall somewhere in between. As you and I find that it's a good time to wrap up, you'll have a session to see how far you have come. You may also schedule check-in sessions every few months or so.
Email [email protected] to communicate directly with me and set up a free 15 minute consult if you are interested.
Most people feel a little nervous about seeking counseling so it can be helpful to know a little about what to expect. The first thing you'll do is fill out some online forms that gives me a little information about you and gives you a little information about counseling. Once the paperwork is done, you'll have your first session in which you and I will collaborate on what will best meet your needs in therapy. In the first few sessions, you and I are getting to know one another. As you settle into a rhythm, we may decide on some goals. These often shift over time but this gives us both an idea of where you are headed.
LATER SESSIONS
Once you've determined some goals, you and I will begin the real work. This may involve a little digging into your family history or looking at some of the dynamics of your current relationships. You'll look at what your life has been, what it is now, and how you want it to be. Some of the work will be around giving you space to be honest about what is and isn't working in your life. This stage of counseling can be difficult and sometimes the changes you are seeking to make will disrupt your day to day life and relationships. These are the kinds of things that we will process through together.
FREQUENCY
How often you meet will be determined by a number of factors. Weekly is often ideal but sometimes scheduling and finances don't allow that. Sessions can be as infrequently as once a month if needed. We will work together to find something that both serves your therapeutic needs as well as your other life demands.
FINAL SESSIONS
There is no set number of sessions. Some clients are in counseling for a couple months, others find themselves in therapy for a few years and many fall somewhere in between. As you and I find that it's a good time to wrap up, you'll have a session to see how far you have come. You may also schedule check-in sessions every few months or so.
Email [email protected] to communicate directly with me and set up a free 15 minute consult if you are interested.
