Nature of Service

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The First Step

Research shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful treatment Before beginning psychotherapy, most patients wonder, “Will this counseling really help me with my problems?” A good relationship, the research finds, is essential to helping people connect with, remain in, and get the most from therapy. For this reason, we offer a Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation to ensure the mutual and collaborative match essential to agreeing on therapy goals, getting feedback throughout the course of treatment, and repairing ruptures. Schedule your free call today.

Tailored Client Portal

We will be using SimplePractice, a web-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management software for mental health professional. It's designed to be user-friendly and HIPAA compliant, and can be used in the office, virtually, or both. SimplePractice will help us. simplify administrative tasks, enhance our workflow, and improve the nature of. service care. Your tailored client portal will allow you to:

• Scheduling: Appointment reminders, online appointment requests, and an appointment status report
• Billing: Invoices, statements, superbills, and online payments
• Documentation: Record-keeping and insurance claims administration
• Telehealth: A HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform with a desktop version and mobile app
• Communication: A client portal for secure communication with clients, and online reception settings with a chat and host control functions 

SimplePractice is trusted by more than 200,000 health and wellness providers. 

Therapeutic Process
You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, etc. There are no miracle cures. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you and repeating patterns, as well as to help you clarify what it is that you want for yourself.

Confidentiality
The session content and all relevant materials to the client’s treatment will be held confidential unless the client requests in writing to have all or portions of such content released to a specifically named person/persons. 

Client Involvement

All clients are expected to show up to appointments on time, prepared to focus on and discuss therapy goals and issues, and will not attend while under the influence of mood altering chemicals. All clients are expected to be open and honest so your therapist can assist you with your goals. Counseling is not like a medical doctor visit. Instead, it calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for therapy to be most successful, you are encouraged to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and at home. Inconsistent attendance can negatively affect your therapy progress.

Therapist Involvement

I will be prepared at the designated time, (barring emergencies), and will be attentive and supportive in meeting the therapy goals and do everything possible to assist you in achieving a greater sense of self-awareness and work toward helping you resolve problem areas.

Benefits of Therapy

The benefits of therapy can include: a higher level of functional coping, solutions to specific problems, new insights into self, more effective means of communicating in relationships, symptomatic relief, and improved self-esteem.

Meetings and Length of Therapy

Once we have agreed to work together, we will usually schedule one appointment every 1-2 weeks at a time we can agree upon. Session length is 55/Min. Because our meetings are your time, you are expected to come to each session with a sense of what it is you would like to discuss or work on during that particular session. Length of therapy is quite variable based on client motivation, number and severity of issues to resolve, and work efforts outside of therapy sessions.