There's No 'Quick Fix'

Some approaches take more time than others, butit is highly unlikely that lasting change for longstanding issues can be achieved in a few sessionsof psychotherapy.

The first appointments are to determine if (and what kind of) therapy can be helpful. You will talk about what led you to seek care and about medical, social, and family history to help the therapist get to know you better.

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