Our typical intake process begins with gathering information to establish treatment goals, ensure safety, and begin a therapeutic relationship. Here’s what to expect:

• You contact the therapist or clinic by phone, email, or online form.

• Staff confirms basic logistics: availability, insurance or payment options, session length and frequency, fees, cancellation policy, and whether the clinician’s approach fits your needs.

• Consent and disclosure documents explain confidentiality, limits of confidentiality (e.g., risk of harm, abuse, court orders), telehealth policies, and billing/insurance details.

• An agency clinician reviews your paperwork and asks open and focused questions to understand presenting concerns, current functioning