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Questions People Ask

What Happens in a Free Therapy Consultation?

The free consultation is a short, no-pressure conversation, about 15 minutes, to see whether working together makes sense. You do not need to prepare anything.

Questions People Ask

What Crystal Will Ask

Crystal wants to know who you are and what you would like help with. That is so she can make sure it is something she works with. If it is not, she will tell you honestly, so you do not spend time and money on a poor fit.

What Crystal Will Share

She will tell you a little about who she is and how she works, including what she asks of clients. For example, she likes to meet weekly for the first 6 to 8 weeks to really get to know you. After that, sessions can spread out to every 2, 3 or 4 weeks, and never less than once a month.

Questions You Might Ask

How do you usually work with what I am dealing with?
What happens in the intake, and how long does it take?
What are the rates, and can I get a superbill?
How do telehealth sessions work?
What should I have ready before the intake?

After the Consultation

If you both feel it is a good fit, the next step is the intake session, where the goals for treatment are set. If not, there is no obligation. To request a consultation, use the contact page.

How to Get the Most From 15 Minutes

Have one or two sentences ready about what is bringing you in
Say whether you are looking for individual, couple, family or teen sessions
Ask the question that matters most to you first
Take the call somewhere private, just like a session
Say so if you are unsure. That is useful information too

If It Is Not the Right Fit

Part of the point of the consultation is finding out whether what you need is something Crystal works with. If it is not, she will tell you honestly, so you can keep looking without losing time or money. A good fit matters more than a quick yes. Like every session, the consultation is for people located in Arizona or Oregon.

Where the Consultation Happens

The consultation is a short call, and like sessions it is for people located in Arizona or Oregon. Take it from somewhere private if you can. To request one, use the contact page, and share a sentence or two about what you are looking for.