What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Your initial meeting will be about 50 minutes in length. There will be an initial “intake session” completed by asking a variety of questions regarding the presented issue(s) and your related background. At the end of the session, I will provide recommendations. It will be helpful at that time for us to discuss and decide on the options and recommendations you want to pursue. Subsequent counseling sessions will be 50 minutes in duration. Extended sessions can be arranged as needed by prior agreement with the counselor.

Services concerning a minor are very similar. Your initial meeting will be about 50 minutes in length. There will be an initial “intake session” with the counselor, child and the caregivers. The initial session is designed to obtain the family history, a history of the child’s development, background, reason for referral, and any concerns the caregiver may have. During the initial session, caregivers have the opportunity to ask questions, and become educated on the therapeutic process. At the end of the session, the counselor will provide recommendations. It will be helpful at that time for you and the counselor to discuss and decide on the options and recommendations you want to pursue. Sessions with your child/adolescent will be primarily with the counselor and the child only; however, there may be occasions where the counselor invites other family members to participate in counseling sessions. Subsequent counseling sessions will be 50 minutes in duration. Extended sessions can be arranged as needed by prior agreement with the counselor.