What can i expect at ShortonLMHC
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Process
The telehealth counseling experience includes live video sessions and secure text / email support for administrative needs using a secure Hippa compliant platform. When client and provider have agreed to work together client will recieve a request to complete documents via email by signing into the platform. Once documents are completed our office will make contact through the mesaging system available on the portal to schedule your first appointment. Suzanne believes in a collaborative documentation process which includes client completing a questionnaire after each session. We do not believe that counseling is intended to be forever. You are here to get help with an issue that is impacting life. Services will start as weekly or biweekly sessions and be evaluated in intervals of 4-6 weeks to recognize progress and direction.
Consultations
Every new client is required to complete a 15-minute video consultation. This allows for the client and provider to identify a good fit for services. Picking a provider is a mutual interview process that helps clients identify readiness for services and provider identify if issues and needs are within scope of their expertise.
After requesting a consultation you will receive two documents: a short questionnaire, and a consent for telehealth services. You will also find a what to expect from a licensed provider and a Client rights form for your viewing. At this time consults are available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday morning @7:00 and & 7:30 am pst.
Consults for couples.
Both parties should be present for consultations. This supports both parties to take ownership of the choice of provider and success in looking at what self is contributing to the issues impacting relationship.
Minors should have a legal guardian present for the consultation.
Sessions are intended to help you become aware of how your thoughts impact your experience, gain insight that you can apply to your life and have change that allows you to be more fulfilled. There will be some education, and homework to support the growth process.
Expect your thoughts to be challenged and to work hard applying what you are getting in therapy in between sessions. Come ready to share the successes and the difficulties.