What Individual Therapy Entails
Individual therapy is a private, collaborative relationship with a psychologist trained to notice patterns you may be too close to see. Early sessions map what is happening — your history, your triggers, your strengths. Later sessions combine honest conversation with proven methods: cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness practice, and skills for regulating emotion in real time.
Clients come for panic attacks and perfectionism, burnout and breakups, grief and life transitions — or simply because they want to understand themselves better. You set the goals; your clinician brings the roadmap.
50 min
per session
$140+
per session
8–12
typical sessions
What’s Included
- Free 15-minute match call and a written personal plan after assessment.
- Weekly or biweekly 50-minute sessions, in person or by secure video.
- Between-session practices: short exercises, reflections, and reading.
- Progress reviews every sixth session with measurable check-ins.
- Access to support circles and skills workshops at member rates.
Your First Twelve Weeks
1
Weeks 1–2 · Map
Assessment sessions and a written plan with clear, personal goals.
2
Weeks 3–6 · Build
Weekly sessions introducing tools for thoughts, feelings, and habits.
3
Weeks 7–10 · Practice
Real-life experiments with review — what worked, what needs tuning.
4
Weeks 11–12 · Sustain
A relapse-prevention plan and a gentler rhythm: biweekly, then as needed.
Questions, Answered
Everything else you are wondering — call (312) 555-0148 and we will talk it through.
Book a ConsultationHow do I know if individual therapy is right for me?+
If a feeling, pattern, or situation keeps returning despite your best efforts — or you simply want a clearer relationship with yourself — individual therapy is designed exactly for that. The free match call helps you decide with no pressure.
What happens in a typical session?+
You talk; your clinician listens closely, asks precise questions, and introduces one or two practical tools. Sessions end with a small, doable practice for the week — never homework for its own sake.
Is everything I say confidential?+
Yes. Everything you share is protected by strict confidentiality within legal and ethical bounds, which your clinician explains plainly in the first session.
Can I switch to video sessions?+
Anytime. In-person and secure video sessions cost the same, and many clients mix both — office visits when they can, video when life gets busy.