Welcome
Some individuals seek understanding and support during stressful or challenging life-circumstances, e.g., relationship separation, retirement, a death, or being laid off. Others may want to sort out and settle core issues connected to his or her childhood that have affected their self-concept; e.g., decrease self-esteem or self-confidence, physical or sexual abuse, and attachment. Still others may be dealing with specific challenges like anxiety or depression, borderline personality, bi-polar disorder, and suicidal thoughts and feelings.
What can I expect?
First Contact
Before your first session, you can have a free phone consultation where you can ask questions about Melanie's training and experience. Information on fees, how payment is made, where the office is locate can be answered over the phone as well.
First meeting
During your first visit you will be asked about your current difficulties, your current life style, your physical health and other relevant life experiences; this process usually takes two sessions. This process allows you to assess the therapeutic services offered as well. You will be given a general information hand out that informs you of the philosophy of psychological services provided, confidentiality, how payment works, what to do if you have an emergency. Sessions normally last 50-55 minutes. You must provide 24 hours of notice when cancelling a session.
Before your first session, you can have a free phone consultation where you can ask questions about Melanie's training and experience. Information on fees, how payment is made, where the office is locate can be answered over the phone as well.
First meeting
During your first visit you will be asked about your current difficulties, your current life style, your physical health and other relevant life experiences; this process usually takes two sessions. This process allows you to assess the therapeutic services offered as well. You will be given a general information hand out that informs you of the philosophy of psychological services provided, confidentiality, how payment works, what to do if you have an emergency. Sessions normally last 50-55 minutes. You must provide 24 hours of notice when cancelling a session.
