STARTING THERAPY
What to Expect From Therapy
Starting therapy is a big step.
It’s completely normal to have questions before your first appointment. Here’s what you can expect from the process, from reaching out for the first time to settling into ongoing therapy.
What Starting Therapy Looks Like
Reach Out
When you’re ready, you can contact me through my website, email, or phone. We’ll find a time that works for you and answer any questions you have before getting started.
You’ll also complete some brief intake paperwork through the secure client portal before your first appointment.
Your First Session
Your first session is a chance to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or share your whole story at once.
We’ll focus on what feels most important to you and decide together where to begin.
Moving Forward Together
As we continue, we’ll build on what we learn together and focus on the changes you’d like to make. Therapy will be shaped around your goals, needs, and what feels most helpful to you.
We’ll check in along the way and adjust our work as your needs change.
It’s Okay If…
You’re nervous about starting.
You feel emotional
or overwhelmed.
You don’t know where to start.
You’re not ready to talk about everything.
Therapy feels new
or unfamiliar.
You are welcome here, exactly as you are.
Practical Details About Therapy
Session Length
Sessions are approximately 50 minutes. I reserve the final few minutes for scheduling and any administrative needs.
In-Person & Telehealth
In-person therapy is available in Monroe, Louisiana. Telehealth appointments are available for clients located in Louisiana and Ohio.
Scheduling
Appointments are available Monday through Friday. All efforts will be made to accomodate alternative schedules.
Client Portal
Use the secure client portal to complete paperwork, send messages, and manage appointments.
Payment
I’m currently in network with insurances. Please reach out to confirm if your insurance is accepted. Private pay is also accepted at this time.
Confidentiality: Your privacy matters. Therapy is confidential except in circumstances where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
You Don’t Have to Feel Completely Ready.
Sometimes being willing to begin is enough.
If you’ve been thinking about therapy but aren’t quite sure where to start, that’s okay. I’m here to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and support as we figure out what you need together.