Keep a journal.
Jot down thoughts and emotions as they come up during the week. Bring what you notice into our sessions, and let the insights carry forward.
New to Boateng Psychotherapy
Welcome. You don't have to do this alone.
Here is what to expect from your first session, and how to get the most from therapy online.
Your first session
A chance to get acquainted.
Share at your own pace.
We will talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to explore, and what you want your goals to be. There is no right way to begin.
Trust builds over time. Some sessions will feel easier than others, and that is part of the work.
The process
How it works.
From your first call to your standing session time, this is what to expect.
Consultation
We talk through what brings you in and whether we are a good fit.
Intake forms
You complete your paperwork in the client portal before we meet.
First session
A 45-minute session to get acquainted and begin to shape your goals.
A standing time
We set a recurring session time, so therapy has a steady place in your week.
A reminder, 24 hours ahead
You receive a reminder with your Zoom link. It is the same link every time.
Payment after session
Your card on file is charged after each session, so there is nothing to handle in the moment.
Client portal
Everything in one place.
Sign in to the secure portal to handle the practical side of therapy.
Intake forms
Before your first session
Complete and sign your paperwork online, on your own time.
Secure messaging
Private and protected
Send questions or updates here instead of by email or text.
Rescheduling
Self-scheduling
Need a different time? Move your session yourself, whenever it suits you.
Superbills and statements
For your records
Keep them for your records. Superbills are provided so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Preparing
Setting up for virtual sessions.
A few small things make online therapy feel closer to being in the room.
A private space
Quiet and uninterrupted
Choose a room where you can speak freely and will not be overheard.
Headphones
Clear and confidential
They help you hear well and keep the conversation between us.
A steady setup
Connection, light, seat
Reliable internet, good lighting and a stable place to sit.
Fewer distractions
Be fully present
Silence notifications and set the time aside for yourself.
Not fixing you. Reconnecting you.
The work is about returning to your own wisdom, with support. Questions are always welcome, at any point.
Notice your pattern.
Many couples find it helpful to think about their cycle before the first session: what sets it off, what you tell yourself, and what you do to protect yourself. This one-page map is a place to start. It is for reflection, and we will work through it together in session.
Download the cycle mapGood to know
The details.
45 minutes, by video.
Each session is 45 minutes on Zoom. If the connection fails, I will call you by phone, and we can reschedule if you need to.
Private pay, out of network.
I am out of network and work with private-pay clients. I provide a superbill after your sessions, so you can submit it to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
24 hours' notice.
Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before your session. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged the full session fee.
Your location matters.
You need to be physically in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut or Florida at the time of your session, because I am licensed in those states.
This is not an emergency service.
If you are in crisis or in danger, call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Please do not use portal messages for urgent needs.
Ready
Take the first step.
Schedule a consultation to talk through what brings you in and whether we are a good fit.