Upon arriving at your appointment, one of our staff members will come out and greet you. The staff member will invite you into our comfortable, private office setting and will offer you snacks and beverages. Our staff member will usually begin the consultation by engaging you in gentle small talk until you feel safe, accepted, and validated in beginning your therapeutic journey. During this consultation you are given the opportunity to share a bit of your story and what has led you to therapy.
We don’t require in-depth information during the consultation, but we would like to develop a general sense of your readiness for the therapy we provide here in the Village. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the Village Model, our therapists and their qualifications, and the diverse therapeutic approaches we offer. After getting to know you and your goals for therapy, our staff member will recommend the Village practitioner who is best suited to address your specific needs. If additional staff are present at the time of your initial consultation, our staff member will introduce you to them, so that can you gain a sense of who all of the Village practitioners are and the caring and welcoming environment we can create and provide for you.
During this consultation, the staff member will outline the process for your intake session as well go over what you may expect during your first few therapy sessions. The ultimate goal of the consultation is for you to feel you have made a sound decision and that you understand the therapies and programs that we offer. At any point during the consultation session, if you feel like our Village Model is not the right fit for your needs, please let us know so that we can provide you with a referral to the therapist or services that can best support you.
