Not sure where to start with therapy? A Therapy Needs Assessment from one of our expert psychologists and therapists could help quickly delineate which of your concerns should be addressed first, which treatment or type of therapy is most indicated based on research evidence, what this treatment would look like, what you should look for in a therapist, what is the typical length of treatment, etc. There are so many things to know before starting therapy- more than can be addressed in a typical 15-minute free consultation prior to scheduling with a new therapist. We understand that there are barriers to starting therapy which include cost and your expectation of what therapy is. We can also answer questions about the pros and cons of using insurance vs private pay for therapy since we know that it can be difficult to find a provider with openings through your insurance.

Whether you are just starting to consider therapy or if you have been to multiple therapists in the past and are not sure if you are benefitting or if you should switch therapists, we can help. If there is a question that we do not know, we will consult with other experts/colleagues and get back to you.

The service cost is $100 for a 30-minute consultation. We provide you with our expert advice, evidence-based treatment course recommendations, referral to at least 1 therapist to work with for your specific concern, and self-help or self-study recommendations if we determine that you could adequately benefit from this and maybe even skip therapy altogether!

Want to know more about how a needs assessment could help?

Commonly asked questions for the Therapy Needs Assessment

Sign up for an expert consultation to determine your next steps to your care.

1. Complete the client contact form here. Be sure to choose “Therapy Needs Assessment” as the service that you are interested in.

2. Your expert consultant will confirm your interest and schedule a time through email.

3. Before your appointment, you will be asked to fill out a brief form to tell us more about yourself in order to maximize consultation time.

4. Payment information is required in order to hold the appointment.

5. If you like the idea of ongoing brief treatment, ask your consultant about our Design Your Own Therapy program. 

*We cannot guarantee that other therapists or that our practice will have openings.

The purpose of this visit is consultation only. Documentation of diagnosis is not provided. Crisis intervention is not included. By completing the above form you consent to email communication. Our clinicians are licensed professionals in CA only. Services are available to CA residents only.