What to expect...

Our first session will involve an evaluations of your needs and getting to know one another.  We will explore what is going on, what is most likely to help, and whether we think I am the best person to help you.  By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some first impressions about what our work together will include.  We will discuss treatment goals to improve your functioning across multiple life settings and to also enhance your relationships and interactions with others.  Upon completion of those identified goals, treatment will terminate unless additional goals are identified.

I typically schedule one 55-minute, individual session per week although some sessions may be longer or less frequent.  When working with adolescent clients, I also encourage family therapy at least one time per month to explore family dynamics as related to identified treatment goals for the adolescent.  If deemed appropriate, you may also participate in group therapy with peers as related to treatment goals.  

CONFIDENTIALITY

A strict rule of confidentiality applies to all information shared with me.  The privacy and confidentiality of our conversations and my records are a privilege of the client and are protected by state law and my profession's ethical principles.  I will keep confidential anything the client shares with me with certain exceptions that will be discussed prior to beginning therapy.

CANCELlATIONS

If you are unable to keep an appointment, please call the office to cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance.  If I do not receive such advance notice, you will be responsible for paying for the session(s) you missed.  If you are late for an appointment, I will be happy to see you for the remaining time available, but you will be expected to pay for the full appointment time.

LIMITATIONS

I do not take on clients whom, in my professional opinion, I cannot help using the techniques and treatment methods that I have training and experience in applying to the counseling process.  If I am unable to fulfill your counseling needs, I will provide an appropriate referral to another service provider.