Teen Therapy
STEP 1
Initial Phone Consultation
Prior to the intake session, please feel free to reach out for a 15 minute phone consult to get a sense of whether I am a good fit for your needs. Parents may choose to do this part first, or to have their teen join the consultation call.
STEP 2
Intake Session— Parents
After the phone consultation and if we both think that there is an appropriate fit, we will schedule the intake session. In this first session we will go over your primary concerns, mental health history, family history, etc. I have a detailed intake packet that is very helpful if completed thoroughly beforehand. This session is generally done with parents first, or split between the parents and the teen. It depends how old the teen is, how comfortable they are with their own history, and how detailed the intake packet has been filled out.
STEP 4
Regular Appointments
STEP 3
Intake— Teen
We then move forward with scheduling regular appointments. I recommend starting at weekly occurrences for most individuals, and adjusting accordingly as needed.
If the initial intake was done with just the parents, then an intake session with the teen occurs. This gives me a chance to hear the teen’s concerns and goals for therapy.