The first step is to book an initial 15-minute consultation so we can learn about your goals, evaluate fit, answer any questions you may have. We will pair you with one of our providers who best fits your needs.

To book a free 15-minute consultation, please click here.

Prior to the first session, we will send you an intake form to gather important information. We will also send you our consent form to complete. At the first session, you will be given information about confidentiality. We will take you through an initial psychological assessment, with questions about your symptoms, life circumstances, and history, and goals for therapy. Your provider will discuss their recommendations for treatment and answer any questions you might have. If it is determined by you or your provider that our Center is not the best fit for you, we can provide you with referrals and recommendations for next steps. If it is determined that we offer the type of therapy that is likely to be helpful to you, next steps of this therapy plan will be explained in detail.

Therapy is a considerable investment in your mental health and wellbeing. At Bethesda Medicine, our goal is to help you to understand yourself and teach you everything we know about what helps people thrive so that you feel able to be your own therapist. We consider therapy a short-term investment that typically results in long-term benefits.

The common course of therapy is 5-40 weeks, depending on many factors such as the complexity of the problem(s), motivation to engage in challenging treatment exercises, willingness to experience short-term discomfort, and personal preference.

A typical appointment is 45 minutes in length. Depending on your needs and preferences, we can also offer 60-minute individual sessions.