Each person’s therapeutic journey will be different, but it’s important to me you know what to expect.
No matter the nature of our work together, you will be met with warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for your lived experience. I hope that can begin before we even sit down together. The decision to begin counseling can be a big one. I want you to have information that empowers you to make an informed choice.
What to Expect for Counseling
I recommend starting with a free consultation
I offer 15-minute video consultations using a secure client portal. This provides an opportunity for us to briefly meet face-to-face and for me to answer any questions you might have about the therapy process or my approach. Hopefully it offers a vibe for how it might feel to connect.
Consultations aren’t required. If you would like to schedule an initial appointment directly, please contact me via email.
Scheduling
Appointments are scheduled at the same day and time on a recurring basis either weekly or every other week. This ensures we have a guaranteed time to connect and make progress towards your counseling goals.
If your schedule does not allow for recurring appointments, please contact me or schedule a free consultation. Let’s make a plan for how to best connect before getting started.
In most cases, counseling appointments are 50-minutes long. They may be extended upon request.
Cancellation Policy
After getting started, I ask that all appointments be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24-hours before their scheduled start time. Appointments may be cancelled by contacting me directly via the secure messaging portal.
Before your first appointment, you will receive an email invitation to create an account in the secure client portal. This account will be used to hold telehealth counseling sessions if we are meeting remotely. It will also contain a record of your appointments and financial transactions.
The client portal also contains a secure, confidential messaging platform you can use to contact me between appointments when or if you need to.
The Secure Client Portal
After creating your secure client portal account, you will be asked to provide some demographic information and fill out some required new client paperwork.
These new client forms contain important information. Please take a moment to read them fully. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to bring them to my attention. All consent documents will need to be signed in order for us to meet for counseling.
Required New Client Paperwork
The fee for a 50-minute counseling session is $100, unless otherwise specified at the time of your intake or consultation.
The fee is payable by debit, credit, or HSA/FSA card. You will be asked to save a card on file after joining the secure client portal and signing the consent for electronic payment. If you need to change the card on file, you can do so any time in the secure client portal.
Payment for counseling sessions will automatically be debited from your preferred payment method within 24-hours of the appointment’s completion.
I am always here to help if you anticipate a conflict with an upcoming payment or have concerns about cost.