what happens during a consultation with a therapist?

a free consultation is the first step to beginning therapy

transcription from video

question: So, tell me about your free 15 minute consultation.

Rebecca Bruno:

I offer free 15 minute phone consultations for people who are interested in working with me. It's usually a time in which someone gets to ask me any questions that they have.

It's almost like an interview of me.

Anyone who's interested in potentially working together can ask me about my background, my point of view, my approach, and start to think about whether I might be someone they feel comfortable with, and maybe even someone they can try to think about trusting with their story.

I aim for long-lasting relief, decreased suffering, and increased fulfillment in your life.

questions to ask a therapist during your consultation.

  1. What are the therapeutic approaches you work with?

  2. Do you have prior experience working with the issues I am seeking help with?

  3. What is your therapeutic educational background?

  4. What would you say is your expertise?

  5. Can I be in touch with you between sessions?

  6. How long is each session?

  7. How often do we meet?

  8. How do I schedule a session?

  9. Do you accept insurance?

  10. How do you handle out-of-network super bills?

  11. What types of payments do you accept?

  12. What is your cancellation policy?