What is the typical frequency of sessions and duration of treatment?

Clients typically attend 1x session per week, until symptoms improve and therapeutic goals are met. In order for us to really dig into your unconscious, it’s important that we see each other on a weekly basis.

Each session is 50 minutes in length.

How long will I be in therapy?

Psychotherapy can vary in length from shorter treatment focusing on a particular issue to longer term treatment in which more complicated traumatic history, relationship issues, and chronic patterns can be addressed. There is no contractual obligation to remain in therapy and clients may end treatment at any time. Ideally, the ending of therapy is part of an overall discussion and the timing is arrived at collaboratively and intentionally.

What can I expect from our first session?

Our first couple of sessions is primarily focused on discussing what issues are currently a source of concern for you, as well as a discussing some of history of these concerns, e.g. family and cultural history, past experiences with therapy–what has worked and what has not. We will also see how well we work together. Usually after a couple of sessions we can establish a better sense of what approach will best serve you.

What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

I understand that life happens! I request a 24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations within 24 hours will be charged as the full session rate, as the time has already been reserved for you.

What do I have to do in sessions?

When you come in for a session, it is okay to begin to free associate, letting your thoughts and feelings lead without too much preparation or organization. I’ll be interested in what’s going on inside of you. As you speak, I will slow you down so that we can get to the core feelings that you are experiencing (since people often rush through or gloss over important parts of their experience). I may ask you some questions in order to deepen that experience, and then we will talk about what happened.

I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?

Showing up to your weekly sessions is the single most impactful thing you can do for yourself during this process.