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Your first appointment
It’s normal to feel unsure about seeing a therapist. You don’t need to be in crisis, and you don’t need the right words. Here is what to expect.
Types of therapy
Finding the right fit.
When you call, our intake team helps you choose.
Individual therapy
One-on-one time with a provider on your own thoughts, feelings and goals. For adults, teens and children.
Couples therapy
Partners meet together with a provider to talk more openly, work through conflict and strengthen the relationship.
Family therapy
Family members meet together to work on challenges as a unit. Often helpful when a child or teen is struggling.
We also offer in-home family preservation, developmental disabilities supports and online DUI classes.
Be prepared
What to bring.
- Your insurance card and a photo ID.
- Notes on what's been on your mind: concerns, questions, what you hope will change.
- A list of current medications, with doses and who prescribes them.
- Any relevant records, such as past evaluations, school reports, or court or referral paperwork.
- Contact details for your primary care physician or other providers, if you'd like us to coordinate care.
- For a child's appointment: a parent or legal guardian, and custody paperwork if it applies.
- Check your coverage
- Call your insurer, or call us at (888) 516-5995 and we’ll check your benefits.
- Need to reschedule?
- Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice.
Your first session
What happens in the room.
A first session usually lasts about an hour. It's a conversation, a chance for you and your provider to get to know each other.
Check-in and paperwork
Arrive about 15 minutes early to fill out intake forms, review our confidentiality policy and sign consent for treatment.
Getting to know you
Your provider asks what brought you in, about your history, relationships and strengths. Share only what feels comfortable.
Your goals
Together you start naming what you'd like to change.
A plan going forward
Your provider suggests a type and frequency of therapy and answers your questions. You leave knowing your next step.
If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, tell us and we’ll help you find another provider. Read your rights and responsibilities and our confidentiality policy.
Ready for a first visit? Call.
Questions about insurance or times: IntakeDesk@LifeSupportInstitute.com. Please keep health details out of email.
516-5995