Taking the first step: making the initial call/contact

Deciding that you are ready to reach out to a therapist can be an emotional journey. Once you have decided it is time, the next step is finding a therapist and then starting the sometimes difficult process of reaching out to various therapists. Making the first call can be an overwhelming experience - maybe you have never reached out to a counselor before or maybe you are very nervous. Just know, all those feelings of nervousness, fear, or even excitement are completely normal. Even expected by most of the therapists and counselors you will speak to. We have prepared and trained for these types of conversations for most of our careers. In the beginning days of being a therapist, I was just as nervous! I used to take training, write scripts, and listen to podcasts all about how to make that first call. So just know that the person on the other end of that call understands the courage it takes to reach out and how important your story is to the process. Asking questions is okay, even if your voice shakes and even if you fumble over words, we are patient and understanding. And if the person on the other end of the call is not patient and understanding, if you feel rushed or unimportant, that is a clear sign that that is not a good fit for you. 

When you are ready to take that first step or if you are not quite ready and just exploring options, I am willing and ready to answer all your questions. I pride myself  on ensuring to follow up on phone calls; even if I am not the right fit I do my best to point you in the right direction.. When you are ready to reach out, give me a call, email or fill out an inquiry quickly and easily by clicking here