After a brief phone conversation, the next step is an initial in-person or video consultation at no charge and will run for about 20-30 minutes. I offer this consultation as an opportunity for both of us to see if it feels like a good fit for both of us. It's also a good opportunity for me to deepen my understanding about what has brought you to seek out therapy. This session is a great time to ask me questions that you have about myself and about the process.

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I am interested in and open to anything that you want to share with me during this consultation. In addition, I will share some information about my approach, the process, logistics, the fee, consent and will ask some questions to learn more about you.

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For me, the goal of the consultation is that by the end, we both have enough  information to make a decision about whether to continue and begin a therapeutic process. Sometimes one or both of us will have a strong sense about moving forward at the end of the session and sometimes that becomes more clear after thinking about it for a few days. In both cases, this initial consultation can be useful in providing more information to both of us before getting started.

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I also offer consultations to other clinicians and organizations related to men's mental health, anger and rage at a rate of $150 per hour.