Upon arrival to your first visit, you will be asked to complete paperwork, which will include a short intake form, statements on confidentiality, HIPPA compliance forms, and an agreement for therapy form. The therapist will review those forms during your first session and clarify any questions that you may have. The remainder of the session will be used to better understand why you are seeking therapy. Depending on the nature of your presenting concern, the therapist may ask questions related to your childhood, medical history, interpersonal relationships, significant symptoms, and past experiences in therapy. The first session is also an opportunity for you to ask the therapist questions about his or her theoretical orientation, credentials, and expertise. Typically by the end of the first or second session, you and your therapist will have collaboratively outlined goals for therapy and discussed a potential treatment plan.

A few other things you may want to know…

• Your first session will typically last between 50 to 60 minutes

• Be prepared to discuss what may be “wrong” and express your feelings about your problems. It may be helpful to prepare a list of your concerns and questions prior to your first session

• Your therapist is here to help you, not judge you. You can be a “work-in-progress” and a “masterpiece” simultaneously. Perfection is not an expectation in therapy

• Therapy is a team effort. You are the expert on your life and we value what you can bring to the therapeutic process

• Therapy is not a quick fix, it is a process. It will take time and hopefully, you will find the time you invest in yourself well worth it

TRUE Space is located in Olympia Fields, IL., about 20 minutes south of Chicago. Due to COVID-19 related concerns and government restrictions, we have shifted majority of our services to a teletherapy format. We utilize a HIPPA compliant platform to virtually conduct our psychotherapy sessions.

Most sessions occur weekly and last for about 45 to 50 minutes in length, however, you may meet longer or more frequently depending on your needs, goals, and presenting concerns. Couples sessions are often scheduled for 60 to 75 minutes. Session frequency and length should be discussed with your therapist during your first session.

The length of therapy is dependent on many factors, including your goals, how frequently and consistently you attend sessions, your motivation for change, and the type of concerns or issues you are addressing in therapy. In general, psychosocial stressors or problems can be addressed in fewer sessions than long-standing issues, or situations involving trauma or abuse. Therapy is a collaborative and unique experience for each client, as such, we encouraged you to discuss your preference and collaboratively identify an appropriate treatment plan with your therapist.

Absolutely! Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have shifted to provided virtual psychotherapy in order to maintain the safety of our staff and clients. You can log on remotely by using your smart phone or laptop.

TRUE Space accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois insurance plans. We also offer the option to pay for services out-of-pocket. In order to make our services affordable and accessible, we offer services on a sliding scale under special circumstances. A sliding scale is very common and an acceptable form of a fee arrangement. The ability to offer sessions at a “sliding scale fee” is dependent on the financial situation of the client, the therapist’s schedule, and number of sliding scale clients that are already engaging in services.

Individual psychotherapy sessions will range from $175 to $185 per 50 minute session. Couples counseling ranges from $185 for 60 minutes to $225 per 90 minute session. Pricing for workshops, group therapy, and consultation services are available upon request.

The consultation call is a short meeting to help you determine if the therapist would be a good fit for you, and it allows the therapist an opportunity to get a sense of what your presenting concerns are and to make sure they feel that they can competently treat you. Typically, the call lasts for about 20 to 30 minutes.