Intake Therapy Session
The intake session is the first session of the therapeutic process. It is the opportunity for you to get to know your therapist, and your therapist to get to know you before starting the work. We believe that the most important key to your success on your therapy journey is the relationship between you and your therapist. This is why our intakes are offered at a discounted rate to ensure the right fit before moving forward. Click the button below to get started today!
What to expect
The intake session will take place on an online, HIPAA secure platform with you and your therapist. Your therapist will briefly go over policies, confidentiality, and informed consent. You will then be asked to describe what brings you to therapy at this time. Afterwards, the therapist will ask questions about your history including your family background, any previous mental health treatment or diagnoses, medical history, current living situation, family structure, cultural and religious beliefs, childhood, education, current life stressors, employment, strengths, needs, and preferences. While these questions will be asked, if anything makes you feel uncomfortable, or you don’t want to go into detail, that is okay. We will move at a pace that you are comfortable with.
This is also the opportunity to discuss your goals with online counseling with your therapist. You may also ask your therapist any questions you have about the overall process or their experience and background.
The intake session will take approximately 55 minutes. Afterwards, if you realize that Perspectiva Counseling is the right fit, you will be able to schedule therapy sessions at your discretion.