For all new clients, I recommend scheduling four back-to-back therapy sessions to begin the counseling process. This approach helps build trust, create consistency, and establish a strong therapeutic foundation between counselor and client. Here’s what you can expect during your first sessions: Session 1: Intake & Connection We focus on getting to know each other. You’ll share your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. This is also a space where you can ask any questions about the therapy process, confidentiality, or what to expect moving forward. Session 2: Mental Health Assessment We assess your current symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overall emotional well-being using evidence-based tools. All assessments are included at no additional cost and help guide your personalized treatment plan. Session 3: Identifying Patterns & Stressors We begin exploring the root causes of your stress, fears, and emotional challenges. Using therapeutic tools and interventions, we’ll start building insight and coping strategies tailored to your needs. Session 4: Treatment Planning Together, we create a customized therapy treatment plan based on your goals, needs, and progress so far. This roadmap will guide our work moving forward. Session 5 (If Applicable): Parent Check-In for Teens For adolescent clients, I offer a parent check-in session to share my observations. This meeting provides an overview of progress, general themes in therapy, and the plan moving forward- while maintaining the teen’s confidentiality and trust.