- Frequently Asked Questions -
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What do I need to do before our first session?
Prior to your first session, you will receive intake forms via email. Please fill these out before we meet; I will not be able to meet with you until you complete these forms.
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What will the first session look like?
We will briefly go over the intake forms that you completed electronically. I will spend the majority of the time getting to know you at a pace that is comfortable for our developing relationship—these initial questions & our discussion will likely continue through the second session. Please feel free to ask questions or bring a list of concerns or topics you would like to cover.
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What can I typically expect each session to look like?
I believe the therapeutic relationship is centered on the idea that the client is the expert on their own lives. You know your experiences best & you know what you need to focus on in therapy. Because of this, I will trust you to come prepared each week with topics & areas of concern that you would like to explore together in your session. You are the guide: you will learn how to voice your needs & reclaim your autonomy by telling me what you want from each session (this is sometimes a scary thing for people-pleasers to face!)
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Can I eat in session? What are the vibes?
Yes! Please eat, drink, let me know when you need to use the restroom. Here are other things I’d love for you to do:
get comfy! take off your shoes, lounge on the therapy couch—do what you need to feel as cozy as possible.
show me pictures of your life! I love knowing what your life looks like.
read me the texts! whatever you want to share, I want to hear!
bring things for comfort! I want you to bring whatever you need to feel safest about coming to therapy—whether it’s a blanket, pillow, or journal.
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How long will I be in therapy for?
Each session & the duration of your treatment is individualized based on your own personal needs. Overall, there is no set length of time I can estimate for our time together. Once you reach a point of growth where you feel confident in the goals you have reached, we will decide together when to bring your season of therapy to an end. This will be a collaborative process, from the beginning to the end.
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How will we wrap things up at the end of my time in therapy?
At the end of our time together, a closure session is highly recommended. Due to the vulnerability experienced in our sessions, it can be therapeutic to end our sessions with intentional reflection. We will highlight your growth & express what we have experienced in our shared relationship. Goodbyes are hard, but we can provide one another with closure.
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How frequent will sessions be?
For the first 6-8 weeks, I strongly recommend that clients see me weekly. This allows me to get to know you & your presenting concerns. After that, if you would like to change the frequency of our sessions, please bring it up to me; treatment, even the frequency of treatment, should work according to your needs & capabilities! Depending on your presenting concerns, I might suggest that we meet weekly, but ultimately it is up to you to decide how often you attend therapy.
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Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes I do! I offer virtual sessions for anybody living in Texas or Utah. For in-person sessions, I see clients at my office in East Dallas.
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Do you provide clients with a diagnosis?
I choose to refrain from diagnosing clients. I prefer to get to know each client, work with them to make sense of their unique symptoms & see where we need to focus our sessions to help alleviate stressors. At times, I may discuss your view of diagnosis or potential diagnostic labels with you in order to provide you with resources or referrals.
How do we schedule an appointment?
If you are interested in beginning therapy, you can fill out the New Client Interest Form or contact me via phone or e-mail provided on the Contact page.
How do we meet online?
Once we schedule you, you will receive an email with a link to a secure client portal for you to create an account and complete the intake paperwork. You will receive a reminder email 24 hours before you appointment. You will also receive a separate email with the link to the session embedded in it. When you click on the link you will be able to sign into the secure video session. This link will be permanent and you can use the same link for future sessions.
What do sessions look like?
The first session is a general intake session, which consists of reviewing policies, answering any questions or concerns you may have, a brief review of your history and what has brought you in. Over the next few sessions we will set up your personal goals for therapy and create a unique plan to help you achieve those goals. As we continue the therapeutic process, goals may change, and you may discover other parts/areas of life you want to work on, so we can make changes to the treatment plan as needed.
Sessions are typically 50-55 minutes long and scheduled weekly, although depending on your needs they may be every other week or once a month. We will check-in and collaboratively review your progress to see what fits best with your goals.
Should I refer my friend or family member to therapy?
A person that makes their own decision to begin therapy is a person who is ready for change. This is because people often find the most benefit from therapy when they discover the courage within themselves to share their story with another. If you have a friend or family member that you feel would benefit from therapy, simply offer them a link to this website or see if they would like to contact Luna Therapy Solutions by phone/email.
Can you prescribe medication?
No, I am not able to prescribe medication. You will need a licensed prescriber such as a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Primary Care Physician.