Your first session
What the first session is like
It lasts 60 minutes. You meet your associate, ask questions, and decide together whether to continue.
Before, during, after
Three parts of a first visit
Before
You have your fee in writing. If you pay without insurance, you have a Good Faith Estimate too. You can bring questions for your associate.
During
Your associate explains how they work, how supervision works, the limits of confidentiality, and the possible risks and benefits of therapy. Then they listen.
After
You decide together whether to continue, and when. You can ask about your associate's supervisor at any time.
Good to know
A few things we do not do
We do not ask for your history
You decide what to share, and when.
We do not prescribe
Associates do not prescribe medication. If you need it, we help you find someone who does.
We do not promise a result
Therapy works differently for each person, and we cannot say what it will do for you.
Questions
Three questions about the first session
What happens in the first session?
It lasts 60 minutes. Your associate explains how they work, how supervision works, the limits of confidentiality and the possible risks and benefits of therapy, and then listens. At the end, you decide together whether to continue.
What is confidential, and what are the limits?
What you share stays in the session and in your supervised team. The law sets limits: if someone is at serious risk of harm, or a child or an older adult may be abused, we may have to tell others. We explain this in writing before you begin.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours' notice to change or cancel an appointment. If something unexpected happens, tell your associate and we will talk about it.
Ready to book?
Tell us when you are free. We will match you with an associate.