Participating in therapy is a different experience for everyone. It is important that the unique experiences, world views, values and beliefs you have are integrated into your treatment. Contact me at the link below, via email or by phone to set up an appointment to see if Evolving Perspective Mental Health can offer you the therapeutic support you are looking for. In this free, 15 minute initial consultation we will discuss your motivation for seeking therapy, what you are looking to gain from your therapy process and insurance coverage and fees.
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Your First Appointment:
Prior to your first appointment, you will receive a link to a secure client portal where you will be provided paperwork that is required to be completed prior to scheduling with me. This includes a combination of legally required documents, information gathering forms and questionnaires. These ensure that I have record of appropriate information to begin services and supporting information for completion of a diagnostic assessment. During your first session a clinical interview will be completed to develop a Diagnostic Assessment. The clinical interview will thoroughly assess and explore your presenting concerns and symptoms, and gather relevant background information about your family, social supports, occupation, health, and trauma history. All of this information contributes to formation of a diagnosis, if appropriate, and development of your treatment goals.
Goal-Setting:
The first few therapy sessions after the clinical interview are centered on establishing a therapeutic relationship, better understanding you and identifying your goals for therapy. Together, we will focus on what you want to achieve through therapy and how those goals can be achieved. This may include identifying patterns that no longer work for you, assessing the impact of life experiences or processing how you want your world view to be different. Together we will develop a treatment plan that includes a combination of treatment approaches and interventions that are unique to you.
Throughout the course of therapy we will revisit your goals and the approaches and interventions we are using to ensure that you are getting what you need from your therapy experience. As you evolve, so will your goals and therapeutic needs; we will work together to adjust your therapy as needed.
Psychotherapy Sessions:
Therapy sessions last approximately 45 minutes. Client confidentiality is valued during all sessions. When appropriate, caregivers or other relevant support people may be included in session with the client's consent.
While circumstances change and day to day challenges are brought to therapy, identification of patterns and factors that contribute to recurring struggles are the focus as overarching goals. Long term resolution of patterns that are no longer effective is an important component of therapy.
Clients can expect that their unique experiences and goals will be valued, respected and supported. Sessions will be built on evidence based, culturally competent, trauma informed, integrated, strengths based practices. I always intend to create collaborative space where the client is the expert on themselves, the captain of their own ship, and the therapist is the expert on mental health, the navigator. This shared expertise allows space for insights to develop, solutions to be identified and growth to occur.
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