Therapist will usually offer tentative hypothesis on the nature of the problem and the client's dynamics. Treatment plan is constructed early with emphasis on time-limits Same Treatment Principles Client is encouraged to maintain a sense of autonomy, contract of goals is established, time frame for treatment is discussed and agreed upon. Clients are helped to find solutions based on their own internal skills, directive advice and coaching are not used Same Treatment Goal Relief of symptoms, restoration of functioning, insight into stressors, increased repertoire of problem solving skills Same Termination Part of Treatment Contract. New problems involve new treatment contract. Must be client initiated Usually client initiated Appointment times Usually, therapist is available more than once a week.
Therapists comply with state and local regulations.