Length and Frequency of Sessions

Initially, a thorough assessment usually requires 2-4 forty-five minute appointments, after which we discuss a plan for treatment. Psychotherapy may involve a range of approaches from short-term problem focused psychotherapy to supportive therapy to more extensive long-term psychodynamic (psychoanalytically oriented) psychotherapy.

I typically work with people on a weekly basis; however, it is not uncommon for me to work every other week when acute issues have been resolved or when financial concerns limit the frequency of sessions. Life-long problems, such as coping with the effects of trauma, significant loss or disability, usually require weekly sessions. I do work more intensively with some individuals (2-3 times per week) when there is a crisis, or when working more intensively is warranted. All of these issues are discussed and are part of the collaborative nature of the work.