I am sensitive to the fact that it may be difficult for you to call about counseling and to come for your first appointment.  In order to make this process easier, I offer a free phone consultation.  Also, once you have made an appointment I will ask you to fill out a questionnaire telling me about your current concerns and a little bit about your history--this information will help me better understand you and your concerns.  I will read what you have written at the beginning of your first session.  During your first session I will ask you to talk about what is bothering you and what you have tried in the past to solve these concerns.  You may be asked to fill out additional paperwork about how you are feeling.  We will also talk about how I can help you solve the issues you that are coming in for.  You may come for one or many sessions—it depends upon what you want.  Please feel free to call me with questions about what you can expect in counseling.