What to expect out of therapy.

Welcome to our therapy program! If you are new to therapy, you may have questions about what to expect. Our therapy program is designed to help you improve your mental health and well-being. Here’s what you can expect during your time with us.

What is therapy?

Therapy is a confidential space to discuss feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Our trained therapists are here to listen and help you work through any challenges you may be facing. Therapy can help you identify and change negative thought patterns, learn coping strategies, and develop healthy habits that will benefit you in all areas of your life.

Confidentiality Agreement

One of the most important aspects of therapy is confidentiality. We understand that privacy is crucial and take it very seriously when discussing personal matters. Everything discussed during therapy sessions will be confidential, with a few exceptions. Our therapists are legally required to report any cases of child abuse, elder abuse, or if they believe you are a danger to yourself or others. Otherwise, your information will be kept private.

Session Structure

We generally offer 6-12 therapy sessions, after which we will assess the program's benefits for you. Our therapists will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals. We ask that you commit to attending all scheduled sessions to ensure the best results.

Payment

Our services are free as a non-profit organization, but we request your time commitment. We understand your time is valuable and ask that you attend all scheduled therapy sessions. If you cannot make it to a session, we ask that you give us at least 24 hours' notice. After two no-shows or late cancellations, we will terminate our services.

We hope that this explanation of our therapy program has been helpful. We aim to provide you with the support and guidance you need to improve your mental health and well-being. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you!

Goal Setting In Therapy

Here are key questions that will help you set a therapy goal:

Establishing a therapy goal ensures that you and your therapist are on the same page about the focus of the work and what progress looks like. Once you've figured out a goal, your therapist will suggest a plan intended to help you move toward it.
Because goal-setting is so central to therapy, and because it can be hard to pinpoint that goal on your own, we've created a guided exercise to help you do that. You'll check in every few months to refine your goal as you progress through therapy.

WHAT IS THE BROAD ISSUE THAT BRINGS YOU TO THERAPY?

This is often a change you would like to make in your life, such as, "I want to feel less depressed." Do your best to name that issue and what you'd like to change.

HOW IS IT AFFECTING YOU? WHAT WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO DO IF IT WERE RESOLVED?

This is the reason for wanting to change. For example, if you were less depressed, what would you be able to do?

WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS TO CHANGE?

Change can be hard, even if it's for the better. We may know something isn't working, but we can still feel reluctant to change because of mental, emotional, or logistical barriers. Understanding yours can help you overcome them. Continuing with our example, perhaps you feel a sense of hopelessness that makes you believe that if you try anything new, you'll only fail.

All together, your therapy goal should address the barriers that keep you from making the changes you want. Your goal could be something like, "I want to address my sense of hopelessness so that I can feel connected with my hobbies and friends again."

A few tips and tricks to help you navigate our space.

We are located in the Upper Kirby neighborhood at 3203 Audley St., Houston, TX 77098. Our address is unlisted for safety purposes. Please ring the doorbell in the front of the building next to our TXFNE heart logo.

Therapy Sessions last 50 minutes.
Paperwork. Please be sure to complete your paperwork before your appointment. We cannot see you if the paperwork is incomplete. We recommend completing the paperwork at least two days before your appointment.
Parking anywhere on our lot or street from 7 am-6 pm with a 2-hour limit along Audley St. directly in front of our building.
Take care of your needs. Snacks, Water, and Coffee are available in our waiting room. Our bathrooms are located behind our reception desk.
Cancelation Policy. We understand that life happens! Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. We appreciate you being on time; being more than 15 minutes late to a session means we must reschedule. After two no-shows, we will terminate our services.
It is important to note that for confidentiality, we ask that you do not share any sensitive information over email or text messages. Please use these mediums only to schedule appointments or for other administrative purposes. If you need to discuss sensitive information, please do so during your therapy session in person.

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