Intake Assessment
Our first session focuses on understanding what has brought you to therapy and clarifying what you would like to change or improve. Prior to meeting, you will complete intake paperwork that provides background information and helps us use our time efficiently.
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During the intake appointment, we will review relevant aspects of your mental health history, medical background, family dynamics, social supports, cultural context, and other factors that may be contributing to your current concerns. If you are using insurance, a diagnosis is typically required for billing purposes. Together, we will determine the diagnosis that most accurately reflects your current experience and discuss a general direction for our work.
Ongoing Therapy
Therapy may be entirely new to you, or something you have participated in before. Each therapeutic relationship is unique, and finding the right fit is important. I welcome open discussion about what feels helpful, what does not, and how we can adjust the process to best support what you would like to change or improve.
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Our work will focus on understanding patterns that influence thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and clarifying which of those patterns are serving you and which may be contributing to distress. In addition to developing insight, we will work toward practical changes that support improved functioning, stronger relationships, and greater psychological flexibility. Therapy is an active process, and meaningful progress often involves trying new approaches both inside and outside of sessions.
Ending Therapy
The length of therapy varies depending on the concerns you bring in, the goals you would like to work toward, and the pace at which meaningful change develops. Some people come to therapy to work through a specific challenge, while others choose to spend more time exploring patterns and developing new skills.
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When you feel ready to conclude therapy, we will prepare intentionally for that transition. This includes reviewing progress, identifying strategies you would like to continue using, and discussing how to maintain gains and respond effectively to future challenges. The goal is increasing confidence and autonomy over time so that you feel equipped to navigate difficulties independently and apply what you have learned beyond therapy.