The length of treatment depends on the problems being addressed, the motivation level of the client, skill and experience of your therapist, the strength of rapport between client and therapist, and the frequency of meetings which can affect the pace at which we can work on problems. All of these things should be talked over with your therapist if you have concerns about the length of treatment. While most of our offices do have couches in them, rarely do people lie down on them, unless they are ill. Our offices are set up much like a living room. Your therapist will first want to learn about you and why you have decided to come for counseling.
Most clients find the conversation flowing quite naturally once things get rolling.
Where counseling goes from there very much depends on where you want it to go. We think of counseling as a collaborative effort between you and your therapist. Together as a team, you both decide where you want to go with it. When you come for your first appointment you will be given a sheet which spells out in detail all our financial policies. We have several doctoral interns who are available for a sliding scale based on you household income.