Your first step in getting started with individual counseling is to Call Us… and schedule your initial appointment. During this appointment, which may last up to two hours, you will build rapport with the therapist and provide them with background information about your counseling needs. The intake therapist will also address any questions you may have regarding services, fees, confidentiality, and what to expect in therapy. We aim to establish a collaborative relationship with you, where we work together to determine the most suitable treatment for your needs. It’s important to note that not everyone will be referred for continuing therapy at our clinic, as we make decisions based on what we believe is best for the client. If, at the end of the first session, it is determined that working with the assigned therapist is in your best interest, you will mutually agree on a time slot for your therapy sessions. Typically, clients and therapists meet once a week for one hour per session. During your second appointment, individual therapy begins, working with your set goals for your therapy experience and starting to work together towards achieving them. This is an important part as it helps to provide direction and focus for your sessions. Your therapist will help guide you through this process, offering support, insight, and strategies to assist you in making progress towards identified goals. It is through the process of individualized counseling that meaningful change and growth can occur.