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How often do we meet for therapy? — Most people start with weekly sessions, especially at the beginning. As things improve, sessions often shift to every other week or “as needed,” depending on your goals, schedule, and what support feels most helpful.

Common rhythms:

  • Weekly (One to two sessions): building momentum, higher stress, active symptoms, or new skills
  • Every other week: maintenance, integration, steadier symptoms
  • Periodic check-ins: as-needed support once you’re stable

We’ll choose a pace that feels effective and sustainable.

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How long does therapy take? — It depends on your goals and what you’re working on. Some people come for a focused stretch of therapy over a few months, while others prefer longer-term work to understand patterns and build lasting change.
  • Short-term (often 6–12 sessions): skill-building, decision points, specific symptoms, or a clear goal.
  • Medium-term (3–6 months): deeper coping, relationship patterns, stress cycles, and sustained changes.
  • Longer-term: complex histories, longstanding patterns, identity/relational work, or ongoing support.

A good plan is something we revisit together as your needs evolve.

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How long does an assessment take? — Many assessments involve 2–4 appointments plus a feedback session, depending on complexity and your referral question. I’ll outline the expected timeline at the start so you know what to expect.
  • Timing depends on the scope of testing, records review, and the questions we’re trying to answer.
  • I aim to keep the process efficient while still thorough enough to be genuinely useful.
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These answers are meant to provide general information, not individualized psychological advice or treatment.

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