Psychotherapy sessions

First contact

Our first contact—whether by phone, email, or text—will give you the chance to explain what led you to seek help and what you’re going through. You’ll also be able to ask me any questions you have about my qualifications, experience, and approach to my work.

If you’re nervous about contacting me, I can help you

Sometimes, when you’re going through difficult feelings and emotions, it can be hard to even think about reaching out to someone. This is completely normal, and if you’d rather send an email or a text, that’s perfectly fine. Making that first contact and having that first meeting can be difficult at times, but I’ll do everything I can to help you feel at ease.

What happens in the first session

It’s good to know that if you have doubts, fears, or feelings, that’s normal.
You can prepare for your first session by thinking about what questions to ask, what you want to learn about therapy or about me.
Every therapist structures the first session differently, but generally, it’s about getting to know each other, assessing your life situation, and might go something like this:

• You will receive ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION: how long the session lasts, how to schedule appointments, office hours, policies regarding session cancellations or no-shows, confidentiality and its limits, etc.
• You can ask QUESTIONS about the information provided, my experience and training, therapy, etc.
• You will be asked why you made the appointment and what is on your mind right now—DIFFICULTIES, CHALLENGES—it may be a structured interview or a casual conversation
• Together, we will set therapeutic GOALS—that is, what you hope to achieve from our sessions, what your expectations are, and what my role is
• At the end, I’ll answer your questions and we’ll discuss your next appointment