What to Expect
The following is a 5 step, detailed explanation of what you can expect when entering my practice
from the initial phone conversation to therapy itself.
1. Initial phone Conversation
To schedule this call, please email me at lisasondin@gmail.com with some times of the day you are most available. Please know that I try to return emails and schedule phone conversations quickly but as a sole practitioner, it may take me a few days to respond. I appreciate your patience!
This first call is usually about 10-15 minutes long. The purpose of this phone conversation is for us to begin to get to know one another, hear your concerns, and help determine how I can best meet your needs. At the end of the call, we may make an appointment to meet in person.
2. Before Your Appointment
Please download and fill out the forms from the website (click here) and bring the forms to our first appointment. This ensures we have more time to talk in this first session.
3. Intake assessment
For children 13 and under, I generally meet with the parents first for a one hour intake. It is important for me to understand as much as I can about your child and family before starting therapy with your child. I take a full history and listen carefully to your concerns and goals. The cost of this initial intake session is $300.
For teens, I often meet with the teen first for a few sessions (first one at $300 and the rest at my normal rate, see fees for my rates) and then meet with the parents.
4. ongoing therapy
Ongoing 50 minute therapy appointments ($250.00 per session ) are most often scheduled weekly. Though more frequent sessions or longer session times are sometimes indicated and can be arranged.
As needed and with your permission, I can collaborate with other professionals in your child’s life such as teachers and psychiatrists.
4.1 Home Visits
At some point during the course of a therapy with your child, I generally do a home visit. I may also do a school visit to observe your child if needed. These visits help me to understand your child outside of the therapy office. Billed at $250.00 per 5o min. including transportation.
5. Checkin Meetings
After I have seen your child or teen for 4-5 sessions, I meet back with the parents to discuss my findings. Together we will discuss the course of therapy will take, set goals, and answer questions.
I meet with parents every 5 weeks or as needed. I encourage parents to keep in close contact with me and share updates about their child’s progress through emails or phone calls.