Questions?
Let me help by explaining the process.
Transparency is essential when it comes to your healthcare. Let me take the guesswork out by explaining how our therapy process will unfold.
1. Call me at 512-710-6733 to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. During this call, we will discuss your treatment needs and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. It’s okay if you don’t have a clear goal in mind (many people don’t!) but this first contact can be a nice time to get to know each other a bit and brainstorm ideas about your therapy. I will let you know my initial thoughts about how I think therapy might be able to help you.
2. Schedule our first appointment, which is called the intake, where we will discuss your history, current symptoms, and diagnosis, and we will develop goals for your treatment. I will share my feedback about my understanding of the issues and make sure we are on the same page about our path forward in therapy.
3. Begin therapy. I usually recommend that we meet weekly to start if that makes sense for your treatment goals and needs, however, we can decide together what works best.
What To Expect
Absolutely, everything we discuss stays between you and me. As a clinical psychologist, I am legally and ethically prohibited from sharing what we discuss or even acknowledging you are a client to anyone else. There are few, rare, exceptions where I would have to break confidentiality: when you are going to act on plans to hurt yourself or others, or in situations involving child or elder abuse. I use HIPAA-compliant technology to ensure our communications are private and protected. If you have concerns about confidentiality, please feel free to ask questions at our initial meeting.
Is therapy private?
Are sessions in-person or virtual?
I offer both! My office is located in South Austin (1823 Fort View Road, Suite 208) , conveniently situated off multiple highways. If you prefer to meet virtually, I offer telehealth sessions over an easy-to-use and confidential video application. We can discuss your preferences and needs during our 15-minute free phone consultation.