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Shop for a therapist.
You can search for a therapist in your area using the Internet, insurance referral lists, or asking family or friends whom you trust for recommendations. Think ahead about the information that you need to decide on a therapist, such as if they are taking new patients, their experience and treatment approach, do they take insurance, and fees, among other factors. Talking to the professional by phone helps you to get a sense of whether you might work well together.
Making a First Appointment.
Generally you’ll be asked to fill out some routine forms as a new patient prior to the first appointment. Bring your insurance card if you plan to be reimbursed by your insurance plan and any other relevant medical history, such as medication lists. Be sure you have the correct address and time confirmed as you may be charged for missed appointments.
The first appointment is a 100-minute initial intake. You’ll be asked about the problem you’d like help with and your relevant data which will include personal and family health, social, occupational, and previous treatment histories. This information helps the therapist to gauge your resources and identify strengths.
Length & Frequency.
A common and reasonable concern is about length and frequency of treatment. Our goal is to provide you effective relief as soon as possible in as short a time as possible. Therapy is like school; going to class more often keeps the material active in your mind. Therefore we strongly recommend weekly sessions.
Our approach is well-suited to intensive work so your therapist will discuss options for the length of session which varies from the standard 45-minute session up to 2 hours or more, depending on client availability.
