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Becoming a Client
Becoming a Client
You can either email me or fill in the form available and we can arrange a time to have a free 15 minute conversation to help you decide if my services are a good match for you. During this conversation, I'll ask you some questions about yourself and what brings you to therapy and you can ask questions about me. At that point, we can schedule a time for a first session.
The First Session
The First Session
The first meeting is an opportunity for you and me to discuss what is presenting a challenge in your life and for you to experience what it is like to work with me. This session can be anxiety-provoking and so we will start with some housekeeping and then focus on what brings you to this space before setting any goals. It is important for me to know you and what your needs are. We will then book a follow-up appointment, or a series of appointments, if that is your preference.
Ongoing Counselling
Ongoing Counselling
After the first session, I will develop a personalized plan for your treatment that fits your needs. For example, some interventions work better than others depending on the person and their issue(s). The duration of counselling is determined through ongoing discussion and review between therapist and client. In some cases, a single session is all that is required, and in others, longer-term therapy is more effective. Individual sessions run 60 minutes.
Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling
Couples work looks a little different than individual psychotherapy. The first session will be together and then sessions 2 &3 will be individual with each member of the couple before we come back together to continue the work as a couple.
We also highly recommend seeking individual psychotherapy during this time and offer reduced rates to work with other members of Alysha Bernstein Therapy individually while working with Alysha as a couple.
Rates
Rates
My rate is currently $150 for individual psychotherapy and $200 for couples work. I unfortunately cannot offer reduced rate sessions right now.
Amanda's rate as an intern clinician is $80. She also offers sliding scale rates from $65 - $75. Please include your wish to work with Amanda and her rate in your message or email. A few low cost spots are available upon request.
I may be covered by your insurance plan. Please contact your provider to find out more details.
Canceled or Missed Appointments
Canceled or Missed Appointments
Except for illness or emergency, clients will assume responsibility for all of the fee for an appointment that is cancelled with 24 hours notice.
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