Questions People Ask Before Starting

If life feels heavy, stuck or confusing, therapy can help you make sense of it. You do not need to be in crisis to begin; many clients simply want a steady place to think things through.

Your first session is a relaxed conversation. Your therapist will ask about your background, what brings you in, and what you'd like to change — then together you'll shape a plan that fits your goals and pace.

Yes. Everything you share stays between you and your therapist, with only rare legal exceptions such as risk of serious harm. Your therapist will explain these limits clearly at your first visit.

It depends on your goals. Some clients feel steadier after six to eight sessions, while deeper work can continue for several months. You'll review progress regularly and decide together.

Yes — every service is available both in person at our Portland clinic and over secure video, so you can choose the setting where you feel most comfortable.

Individual sessions start at $90, couples and family sessions at $150, and our four-session Growth Plan is $340. See the full breakdown on our pricing page — no hidden fees, ever.

Of course — fit matters more than anything. Tell us or your therapist directly and we'll rematch you, free of awkwardness and free of charge for the transition session.