Starting Psychotherapy

Here are the things that you will want to know about therapy before you start. There are also downloadable versions of forms you will need to complete.

You can save time by using these resources on the web, but of course you are always encouraged to bring up specific questions directly with me. In fact, everything here is also available directly from me. Let me know if you would like me to send in the postal mail or e-mail these materials to you.

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A Checklist of what you will need to do before your first appointment:

1. Face Sheet and Insurance Information Form:

The "Face Sheet" and Insurance Information Form is for basic information I need to have about you.
Download the pdf and complete the form.
If you will use insurance, include the insurance information so that I can add it to the claim form, if you want me to.
Send the form to me or bring it to your first appointment.

2. Practice Policies

Review my Practice Policies.
Then Download the pdf of the Acknowledgment Form and sign it.
You can keep a copy of the policies or refer to it on the web at any time.
You only need to send or bring the acknowledgement form.

3. Privacy Practices (HIPAA):

Review the Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA Disclosure).
Download the pdf and acknowledge with your signature at the bottom.
This is not a contract, but just to acknowledge that you read the disclosure.
Send the form to me or bring it to your first appointment.

(See Contact Information for the Mailing Address and Phone Number)

A Checklist as you leave to come to your first appointment:

1. Make sure you have the three forms:

Face Sheet and Insurance Information Form
Practice Policies Acknowledgement (Just the signature sheet)
Privacy Notice, signed
(See Contact Information for the address if you prefer to mail them)

2. Consider reviewing the "Therapy Menu." You can bring it with you.

3. Make sure you have the Directions to the Office

4. Leave extra time so that you can use the whole appointment!

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