Are you ready to take the first step to connecting with someone at Beacon Therapy Group? Below is information to get your first appointment scheduled. 

STEP 1 – REQUEST SERVICES

To get started, first review our Fees page to learn more about the insurances we accept and self-pay fees. If you would like to proceed, please send an email to admin@beacontherapy.org.  Please include your name, insurance company (if you plan to use), and how you were referred to Beacon Therapy Group.

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STEP 2 – COMPLETE ACCOUNT INFORMATION

After we receive your request for services, our intake coordinator at Beacon Therapy Group send you a  brief questionnaire to complete.

STEP 3 – SCHEDULE INITIAL APPOINTMENT

Once you completed the initial forms, we will match and schedule you with a clinician that specializes in the concerns that you are looking to address in therapy.

STEP 4 – COMPLETE INTAKE FORMS

Once your initial appointment is confirmed, we will create an account for you in our client portal where you can sign and complete out intake paperwork. It is important that you complete the forms at least 48 hours before your appointment. This ensures that you and your clinician can efficiently use the time of your first session.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your first session will be about 45-55 minutes. During this time, your therapist will learn about you, in particular, the reason(s) you decided to start therapy. Your therapist will also review your medical history, personal history, and current academic/work situation. Many of our clients have experienced significant traumatic experiences. Please know that clients are not required to speak about any difficult situations until they are ready. It takes time to build confidence and trust so know that there is no rush is providing the details of your story (if it does not feel right).

To prepare for your first session, you may want to consider the following:

  • What brings me to therapy now?

  • What is currently most challenging for me?

  • What do I hope will be different if I attend therapy?

  •  What am I doing that is helping my current situation?

  • Is there anything I am doing that is making my situation worse?

Your therapist will guide the first session. So don’t feel pressure in knowing what to say. One of the most important factors of treatment is feeling comfortable with your therapist, which may come over time. Feel free to ask your therapist questions to learn more about their style and approach to treatment.

At the end of your first session you and your therapist will discuss next steps. If you and your therapist agree that you are a match, you will schedule your next appointment.