A phone consultation is about 15 minutes long. It is not a therapy session and is used to get a general sense of what brings you to therapy, provide more information on therapeutic approach and services, answer any questions you may have, and to help us see if we would be a good fit together.

The first session creates the starting block for our work together and generally involves exploring in more detail what brings you to therapy, relational dynamics and supports, relevant history, and current contextual factors. Together we explore your hopes for therapy, frequency of sessions, and checking-in on the therapeutic fit. First sessions are tailored to your unique needs and prioritize building our relationship and meeting you where you are.

Meeting more frequently (weekly/bi-weekly) at the start of therapy can be supportive with building the therapeutic relationship, identifying the plan for therapy, and maintaining a flow regarding what we have been working on. I also understand barriers such as finances, time, and work may impact how often someone is able to book sessions and I am flexible when it comes to finding a frequency that works best for you.

·       A Registered Psychotherapist can provide psychotherapy. They cannot diagnose and cannot prescribe medication.

·       A Psychologist can provide psychotherapy and diagnose.

·       A Psychiatrist can provide psychotherapy, diagnose, and prescribe medication.