WHAT TO EXPECT

Step 1: Choose growth!

Contact me on the page below with any questions or concerns.

Or just give me a call or text at (973) 498-8353.

I will always answer if I am free.

But don’t be deterred if I don’t answer. I’m probably just in session. Leave a message and I will get back to you within 24 hours.

Step 2: Let’s talk!

Via email, text, or the phone, we can set up a time to chat. This is free and usually takes about 15-20 minutes.

I have a few important questions to help me make sure I’m a good fit for you. This can take place via video or phone call, whatever you feel more comfortable with.

By the end of this call, you should have a pretty good idea whether you’d like to work with me. If you’d like to move forward, we can set up the initial intake session.

Step 3: Fill out the forms

If we have decided to work together, I will send you an email with the intake paperwork.
This normally takes about 20 minutes to fill out.

I suggest doing this before the scheduled appointment so we can get started with the session on time.

Step 4: Your first appointment

The initial consultation is an intake session.

I really like to make sure you leave that first session with some answers and a plan so sometimes we will need a full 60-minutes rather than the normal 45-minute session time.

I can be flexible around the time of the initial session and will work with you and your partner’s schedule.

For couples:

There is a more specific process that I use for couples to gather all the information I will need to be an effective therapist for you.

I have found that the best way to do this is to hold a 3-part intake session.

No worries, that might sound like a lot, but when there are two or more people involved, I have found that this time is crucial.

Part 1

All partners are present via HIPPA compliant telemedicine portal. We will do a bit of paperwork and discuss why you are there in greater depth.

I have a series of important questions I will go through with you in this session. I will also instruct you how to do an online relationship analysis that I have used several times.

This can be optional from relationship to relationship, but I have found that it can be really helpful for identifying key patterns in relationships.

Part 2

A 90-minute session broken into two 45-minute segments with each partner seen individually (can be done at separate times if needed).

If you are in a polyamorous relationship each person will receive a 45-minute session before moving to part 3.

Part 3

All partners are present and will likely be expected to come together for all subsequent sessions. I will give you feedback about the information I have gathered, both through interviews and the online relationship analysis.

Together, we will agree on the most urgent issues to work on and get started right away!
I truly believe a good fit is necessary for therapy to be effective.

If for any reason you aren’t getting the right vibes, there is no pressure to continue! I will be happy to send you in the right direction to find a good fit!

Step 5: Find your “slot.”

I expect my clients to be committed to this process and attend sessions weekly. Only then will we see great results.

In return for your commitment, I will hold you a regular session time out of respect for your schedules (except of course in emergencies or extenuating circumstances). I work well into the evenings to accommodate work and school schedules.

I also have a cancelation policy that we can speak in more depth about during our first session.

Step 6: Get to Work!

We will work together to improve your situation and set goals that are meaningful to you.

Sometimes, I am the expert. Teaching you new skills, providing insight, and leading the structure of the session.

Other times, I am a guide through the process towards healing and wellness. Leading you into unchartered territory to uncover your own answers and solutions.

At other times, I am your partner in the chaos. Walking alongside you, providing safety and compassion, as we sort through the fog together.

We’ll do this work together.

I won’t have ALL the answers. We will be in it together as we find them.

We will continuously evaluate your progress and adjust as we see fit.

This is a collaborative process and your input and reflection are a valuable part of how we move forward.