Accurate assessment is essential to effective treatment.
During your first appointment, which typically lasts one hour to 90 minutes, your therapist will ask what is bringing you to seek help, most often through the form of a structured diagnostic interview that touches on your symptoms and other challenges that you are facing.
Following this interview, your therapist will provide feedback about the results of your assessment and make recommendations for treatment. A second interview may be necessary to properly determine the next steps for your particular problem.
If your therapist believes that the services we offer are a good fit, s/he will discuss the details of your treatment plan. If your therapist does not feel that our services are appropriate to your needs, s/he will suggest other resources for you to contact. With your written permission, we can also arrange to have your assessment report forwarded to other healthcare providers and/or organizations.
