Please arrive about 10 minutes early for the first appointment, so we can have the full session time to meet and discuss your needs. This will give you time to fill out your registration information and insurance and payment information to be taken.
We will then spend the 45 minutes discussing what brings you into therapy at this time, what symptoms you are experiencing, and time for history taking. It will take a few sessions to establish a broad understanding of your unique issues, establish rapport, and develop a treatment plan.
Depending on what is needed, further sessions will be scheduled. Each person has individual needs, so I do not have any general time frames for treatment. However, assessment with regards to your progress is ongoing throughout the therapy and feedback is encouraged.
Allison Dorlen Pastor, Ph.D. 