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Step 1: request an appointment
Use the secure SimplePractice scheduling page to view currently offered appointment times and submit a request.
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Know what happens before you decide to begin.
Starting therapy can be uncomfortable partly because the process is unfamiliar. This page makes the first steps more predictable—without asking you to share your story online.
The first visit is not a test.It is a conversation about what brings you in, what you want help with, and whether the fit makes sense.
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Step 2: the first conversation
The first appointment is generally used to understand what is bringing you in, relevant history, current symptoms, goals, safety considerations, and what type of care may make sense. You do not need to tell every detail of a traumatic experience at the first visit.
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Step 3: build a plan together
If the fit makes sense, you and the therapist can discuss treatment goals, frequency, approach, and what should happen first. If a different service would be more appropriate, the therapist can discuss that as well.
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Related pages
Use these pages to go deeper, compare approaches, or see what starting care looks like.