What to Expect from Therapy
Each therapeutic relationship is different.
That means the structure of sessions will vary. There are, however, are a few things that I do with each person I’m working with.
Prior to our first session together, I will send you an electronic contract to complete and sign. Don’t hesitate to ask questions as you’re reviewing it.
During our first session, I’ll ask you what has brought you to see me, and we’ll explore and define what you want to look at during our time together.
I will take a lot of notes to make sure I understand how you define your experiences. You are welcome to see, contribute to, revise, and have your own copies of these notes anytime.
A huge part of narrative therapy is written materials. When we begin working together, I will ask for your permission to sometimes send you notes or questions in the form of emails or letters between sessions. On occasion, we may also agree to create written materials together such as letters, notices, certificates, and declarations. These materials are for you to do with as you please!
I will regularly check in with you about how you’re feeling about the work we’re doing. Are we talking about things that are relevant to you? Does the pace feel right? Is our approach making a difference? We will shift how we’re working together accordingly; it’s YOUR therapy, after all!