Feeling a little nervous about starting counseling? Let me tell you a bit about what it will be like.

Once you call me on my confidential voicemail line and leave your contact info, I will call you back to set up our first appointment. Sessions are 50 minutes long.

The first time you come for an appointment, please arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can fill out an intake form. This is just the basic info about who you are, where you live, who is in your family, etc. When you have finished filling out the form, push the button on the wall with my name on it, so I will know you are ready.

The first session is mostly about "getting the lay of the land." We can talk about policies and confidentiality, and you can give me the basics of your story and what brought you into counseling. At the end of the session we'll talk about where to go next, setting up your next appointment and taking care of any other details.

Payment is due at the beginning of each session. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card. My current fee is $50 per session. If you cannot afford this fee, please let me know and we can decide if there is some wiggle room or if you might like to see another therapist with a lower fee.

To find out more about counseling and what it's all about, check out this link.