Therapy Process
The most important factor to successful psychotherapy is the relationship between the client/client family and the therapist. As with most relationships, our rapport builds and strengthens over time. I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation to provide the client/client family the opportunity to meet me and ask questions about the therapeutic process and therapeutic relationship. I am pleased to offer general recommendations and referrals.
When you/your family choose to pursue therapy with me, I ask you/your family to complete a series of questionnaires in order for me to gain complete information. I review this information with you/your family in the next session. This information allows me to better personalize recommendations and collaborate with you/your family in formulating therapy goals.
Therapy goals are highly subjective and dependent on your/your family’s needs and desired outcomes. Most often, sessions occur 1-2 times per week initially and taper down in frequency over time. Sometimes only 6-8 sessions are needed. However, greater benefit can often be gained from a longer duration of therapy. Therapy goals are established through collaborative discussion and agreement between you and me.