INTERNET THERAPY

...You can start here and now

It's simple. Just fill in the blanks.

About fees -- I would not want to withhold my services from someone in need because they can not afford a specific rate at present. So I make the fee negotiable. It will depend on your income and circumstances. (It seems strange to me, but people seem more worried about fees than about practical pursuit of mental health.)

The input boxes below provide a way for you to tell me about yourself. There are six areas of information:

Basics about you...name, address, etc.
What you want from therapy...tell me what led you to think about seeking therapy -- that kind of thing.
Your physical and psychological history...significant illnesses, prescription drugs, previous experiences with therapy.
A bit about your past...were you a happy kid? What's your family like? Etc.
Something about your present situation...current relationships, job, school, hobbies, leisure activities, goals.
And a few important disclosures...beginning with "are you suicidal?"

Your name:
Your email:
Street address:
City/Town:
State:
Zip code:
Your age: (required)
Your phone: (optional)
Your web site: (if applicable)

*What You Want From Therapy* Comment in the space below...what caused you to seek therapy...what do you want from engaging in therapy...be as specific and detailed as necessary to convey whatever issues or problems you are facing. Let it all hang out!...


About Your Physical Health And Psychological History What matters here is whether you have a medical condition that would be significant regarding your moods, emotions, attitude or outlook. If so, tell me about it. Are you taking any prescription medications? Have you ever been in therapy? When? For how long? Was it effective?


*A Bit About Your Past* Were you a happy kid? Did you have friends? Tell me something about what it was like growing up. Describe your parents. Do you have brothers and sisters? Are you in touch with any members of your family? Do you get along with them?


*Something About Your Present Situation* Are you involved in a current relationship? Are you happy with your job? Are you going to school? What are your hobbies, leisure activities, goals?


*And...Some Important Issues* If the answers to these questions were not important, I wouldn't ask them. However, I consider these areas highly significant to the therapy process, so I always explore them during a first interview. Are you suicidal? Are you homicidal? Do you use alcohol or recreational drugs? What is your sexual preference? Heterosexual? Homosexual? Bisexual? Were you abused as a child? Are you in an abusive relationship now? If so, who is doing the abusing?


*Comments* Anything you care to add? Something else you'd like me to know? Use the input area below.


If you would like, review your answers. Then use the "Let's Get Started" button below to begin. I'll get back to you very soon. Alternatively, you can use the "I've Got Cold Feet" button to delete all the information you have entered. (It also restores the original text in every entry.)
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Thanks for your interest!

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