New Clients

What to Expect
Clients who have not had prior therapy may wonder what to expect. I view therapy to be a collaborative process — your input and feedback is valuable. In your initial session, I conduct a careful and thorough assessment of the areas you identify as being problematic, gathering enough information to assess how I may be of help.

My style is balanced between careful listening and interaction. I believe the therapist-client relationship is very important and your sense of comfort and safety is essential as we gradually establish a trusting bond. At the end of the initial session, I give you feedback on how I may be of help, and I inquire about your comfort level in continuing sessions.

New Client Forms
The following forms may be printed and returned at your next session:

Intake Face Sheet
Consent to Treatment Form
HIPPA Form

 


Christopher Michaels, Ph.D.
67 Maple Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Phone: 973.984.7510
chris@drchrismichaels.com
Christopher Michaels, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist | © Copyright 2009
Photographs by Chris Michaels