If you read the material on this site and think I might be a good match for you, I hope you will contact me by email or phone.  I invite you to provide as much or as little information as you are comfortable with, but your name, phone number, and a good time to contact you would be very helpful.

The next step is a phone conversation.  We will talk for about 10-15min about your reasons for calling and your goals for therapy.  This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and for us to make sure that things will work logistically (eg: scheduling and insurance).  If things seem to fit, then we’ll set up an initial appointment.

At your initial appointment, you need to bring your insurance information and we will review some paperwork and policies.  Then we can continue to get to know one another:  Over the first few sessions, I try to learn as much as you’re willing to share about your personal history and whatever brings you to therapy.  Meanwhile, I hope you will get a sense of my style and approach.

After about four appointments, I think it’s helpful to check in to see if we agree that we’re a good match, that we’re on the same page about our goals, and what our schedule should be moving forward.

If at some time we find that we are not a good fit, for whatever reason, I will make an effort to connect you with a therapist who is a better match for you.