How often will we meet?

Similarly to "how long will this take," the answer to frequency is similar. For each client, the experience is unique. Working with your schedule and finances are important in deciding what the process will look like as we move forward. Together, we will determine a plan that best suits your needs. In general, we look at the severity of the presenting issue first in order to determine frequency. I find that most clients are seen once a week for a 50 minute session. This continues until the client reaches a place they are feeling confident in the growth concerning the presenting issue. Many folks will then go to every other week, as they begin to wean off of therapy. The every other week patterns will be replaced with once a month, which fades out as mutually agreed on between client and therapist. The final session is a graduation session, recapping the growth gained in therapy and addressing a plan for if symptoms return. Having proper closure is a healthy way to finish therapy and gives the client a chance to experience a safe and complete parting of ways (which sadly does not happen out in the world very often).