Prior to your appointment, I will request for you to complete a brief intake packet with questions related to your interest in seeking therapy and what your goals are for treatment. We will review this information in detail during our first appointment so I can get a clear idea of how to structure our work together. We will also discuss your family history and relationships, as well as any major events that have occurred to you over the years. The first appointment is more of an “information-gathering” appointment and will feel somewhat different than how the actual process of therapy feels. Because we are trying to obtain so much information in this first visit, the initial appointment lasts 60-75 minutes, whereas typical appointments are around 55 minutes.