Making an Appointment

In order to discuss how we might work together, call me at 415.793.3604, my cell phone.

I usually spend at least ten or fifteen minutes in a first phone conversation with a potential client. Expect that I will probably begin by asking you what you are most hoping we could accomplish in our work together, and from there we can explore how to go about it. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about my background, professional training and probable approaches to the goals you have for treatment. In beginning work with couples, I try to have a phone conversation with each member of the couple before the first session.

I usually suggest to potential clients that we consider our first meeting together as an evaluation session, in which we can continue to explore what it is that you want to achieve, what may stand in the way of that, and how I could help you. By the end of the first session, I should be able to tell you how I would approach working with you, and we will have a preliminary sense of how the chemistry works between us. If that chemistry seems productive, I will probably recommend that we meet for another 4 or 5 sessions and again review how our work is going at that point. You should definitely be experiencing progress toward your goals by that point.

I am looking forward to talking with you! Once again my number: 415.793.3604.

Email: michaelbaughlcsw@yahoo.com