Child/Adolescent New Clients:

FAQ1:
I usually meet with parents for the first meeting. This helps us all get on the same page and hear more details about what is happening in the family. After this, we can make a stronger plan and decide how we want to move forward for your family.

FAQ2:
I am out of network on insurance- but I can “courtesy“ file for you for any counseling appointments and have the insurance reimbursement sent directly to you. My goal is to make progress on issues quickly, and move towards reducing the need for frequent therapy sessions as soon as possible. Most clients start weekly then generally space out once goals are being met.

I also offer a structured sliding scale and financial need application process.

FAQ3:
Appointments are typically more flexible during the daytime hours (9 am-2:30 pm). After school and evening times are typically several weeks out during the school year. I do offer waiting list notifications but do not guarantee specific times for meetings due to the high level of demand for evening appointments. I do have plenty of after school and evening options- these times are just more popular and booked out initially!

FAQ4:
My intake, consent and demographic forms are all completed through my Simple Practice Portal. Once these are completed, you will have access to my scheduling portal so you can see availability and schedule appointments online.

MOVE FORWARD: 

If you want to move forward, click the contact form below. Add your child’s name, birthday and information in the boxes. Add your name and best email in the “anything else you want to share box”, as well as providing a brief description of your concerns for your child.

Contact Form

FYI:
I have a free weekly newsletter focused on mental health and parenting on my website at https://www.prestontrailcounseling.com/newsletter

I have created online content as well specific to mental health on my website at https://www.prestontrailcounseling.com/courses-template

I am now offering counseling and coaching intensives as well. These are specific programs designed to formulate an action plan around a particular issue or challenge, such as screen time, chronic behavioral issues at home, parenting intensives, family dynamic and blended dynamic challenges or failure to launch problems for young adults. Counseling and coaching intensives are highly structured, solution specific, action oriented sessions in varying lengths of time. Packages come in 1 day, 2 days, or multi-session packages.