What Can I Expect During My First Therapy Session?
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Your first session is an opportunity for you and your therapist to begin getting to know one another and to discuss what brings you to therapy. Your therapist will ask about your current concerns, relevant history, and what you hope to gain from treatment. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss goals for therapy.
The first session is also an important opportunity to begin determining whether you and your therapist feel like a good fit for working together.
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What Services Do You Provide?
Prepare to Change Counseling provides psychotherapy, psychological assessment and evaluation, and specialized clinical services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our services include individual, couples, child and family therapy; psychological assessment; immigration psychological evaluations; Workers’ Compensation psychological services; Veterans and service-related evaluations; public safety and occupational psychological evaluations; anger management services; and clinical consultation.​
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Do You Offer Telehealth Appointments?
Yes. Prepare to Change Counseling offers telehealth appointments in addition to in-person services. Availability may vary depending on the clinician, service being provided, and the client’s location. Please contact us to discuss whether telehealth is appropriate and available for your needs.​
What Should I Do If I Am Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency?
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, is in immediate danger, or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate crisis support.
Prepare to Change Counseling is not an emergency or crisis-response service. Please do not use our website contact forms, email, or voicemail for urgent or emergency situations.
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Do You Accept Insurance?
Prepare to Change Counseling does not accept insurance and is considered an out-of-network provider. Upon request, we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is determined by your individual insurance plan, so we recommend contacting your insurer directly to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.
What Payment Methods Are Accepted?
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We accept cash, check, and major credit cards for payment. Payment is due at the time services are provided unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
Do You Offer Anger Management Services?
IYes. We offer individual and group anger management services for adults seeking to better understand and manage anger, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication, and develop healthier responses to conflict and stress. Services focus on identifying triggers and patterns and developing practical strategies for managing anger more effectively.
Do You Offer an Initial Consultation?
Yes. We offer a complimentary 15-minute telephone consultation to help you determine whether our services may be a good fit for your needs. This brief consultation provides an opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for, and determine appropriate next steps.
How Do I Know Which Therapist Is Right for Me?
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the therapy process. Our clinicians have different areas of training, experience, and clinical interest. We encourage you to review our clinicians’ profiles to learn more about their backgrounds and approaches to treatment. If you are unsure which clinician may be the best fit for your needs, please contact us and we will be happy to help guide you.
What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, we ask that you provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, may be subject to the full session fee.