Our first session is often also called an intake, and it's a 60 minute session where we have an opportunity to get to know each other and for me to get an overview of what brings you to therapy and what you want to get out of therapy. We likely won't dive straight into the trenches of working through difficult emotions, memories, etc. - we'll start off with an overview of what your life currently looks like and what you'd like to be different before coming up with specific goals and a plan for our work together.

Each client's needs is different -  there are some who benefit from meeting weekly vs biweekly or monthly. This can be adjusted on as-needed basis too, so you're not locked into a specific frequency from the start. 

If possible, I would like at least 24 hour notice for rescheduling or cancelling our sessions unless it is an unforeseen emergency. A fee may be charged for late cancellations or reschedules within the 24 hour time frame, which can be waived upon discussion with me on a case-by-case basis. 

What we talk about in session is kept between us unless:

1) You are imminent danger to yourself (you are intending to kill yourself or seriously harm yourself)

2) You intend to harm someone else

3) A judge subpoenas our session notes or me as your provider (rarely happens)