On Your First Visit

On your first visit...

Coming in for therapy, especially if it's your first time, can be a nerve-racking experience. My streamlined approach and fully automated electronic records system makes the process a snap. Before your session, you will be emailed a link to a secure online portal, where you can fill out the necessary forms and enter payment information with just a few clicks.

All you have to do is come in to our comfortable lobby before your scheduled appointment and relax. We strive to maintain a peaceful atmosphere that is a respite from the bustling world outside!

I will greet you at the start of your session and show you to my comfortable office, where some of my clients like to try out my massage chair, squeeze a stress ball, doodle with some of my art supplies, or solve a brain-teasing puzzle while we chat and get to know one another. After briefly reviewing the forms you filled out online, discussing your rights and expectations for counseling, and answering any questions that you may have, the rest of the time is yours to share with me whatever you like about what prompted you to come in.

To help us to plan out how we will approach your treatment, I will also have a few questions for you about your mental health history and any problems you are currently experiencing. This may allow me to establish a diagnosis*, as well, which will be needed if you would like to file Out-of-Network with your health insurance plan to be reimbursed for a portion of the cost of services.

Because I work in a collaborative environment, and believe strongly in treating the whole person, I am also able to provide referrals to psychiatric and medication management services, as well as fantastic massage therapists, yoga instructors, acupuncturists, dietitians, chiropractors, personal trainers, and other health professionals, who specialize in healing through a whole body wellness approach.

*Important Note: Very specific criteria exist for diagnosing mental health disorders, and not everyone who comes in for counseling will meet those criteria. For this reason, it is important to note that your therapy may not be covered by insurance. Please don't hesitate to ask questions, and be sure to read my Payment Information page for more information on this topic!