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The Center for Collaborative Family Therapy is committed to upholding a culture of acceptance and inclusivity. To that end, we do not discriminate on the basis of skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, mental or physical ability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, and any other group protected under state or federal law. The center strives to provide a welcoming and respectful environment in which all individuals may benefit from each other’s lived experiences and divergent viewpoints.

Therapy

Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your couple, or your family, launching a course of therapy is as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1:
Make the Call
Your first step will be to call the office for a brief phone consultation (207) 489-9393. This will allow us to determine what services are being sought and whether your needs can be met. During this consultation, we will discuss availability and cost. We will also determine if you prefer in-person or teletherapy sessions.
Step 2:
The Intake Appointment
The intake appointment will allow us to get to know each other and discuss your needs in more detail. You will have the opportunity to learn about the practice, review office policies, and ask questions. This way, you can decide if you want to proceed. This first appointment typically lasts an hour.
 
Once you have decided to pursue services, you will sign a consent and other intake forms. (If your intake is remote, you will sign these documents using the Client Portal (see menu above). Once these documents are signed, we will schedule your first therapy session.
Step 3:
Your First
Therapy Session
For your first therapy session you will need to bring a completed Client Intake Packet. This form is located on the Forms page. You can print it out and complete it by hand or you can complete it electronically through the Client Portal (see menu above).
 
Adult clients (18 years and older) who plan to attend therapy, whether for individual, couple, or family, will each need to complete an individual intake packet. For families with minor children, only one primary caregiver needs to complete a packet.

Therapy sessions typically last 45 minutes. Appointments are scheduled on the hour. Please note that if you arrive late to a therapy session, your appointment will still end as scheduled and you will be charged the full fee (unless there are unforeseen circumstances).
 
Should you need to reschedule an appointment, please do so within 48-hours of your original start time. You will be responsible for the full session fee if you cancel without 48-hours' notice.

All appointments can take place in person or via teletherapy. For teletherapy (telehealth), you will need to complete a Telehealth Services Procedures and Consent Form, also available on the Forms page.

Teletherapy

 

Virtual online therapy, also known as teletherapy or telehealth, allows clients to experience the benefits of therapy from the comfort of home. While online therapy is not exactly the same as in-person therapy, it can be just as effective. (For more on this, see article by Turgoose, D., et al. titled "Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder," in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Vol. 24, No. 9, 2018.)

 

If you are located in Maine or New York, we can meet remotely via a HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform called Simple Practice. This can be accessed using the Client Portal (see menu above).

 

Teletherapy is convenient, but not for everyone. Before you decide to meet remotely you may want to review the following checklist to ensure a positive experience.

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For the best teletherapy experience, you will need:

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  • an audio/video setup, or webcam;

  • a dependable Internet connection;

  • a quiet, private space where all participants can gather within sight of the camera and within earshot of the microphone;

  • the ability to be fully present for the duration of the session; and

  • uninterrupted time, free of distractions.

 

Most young children (7 years and younger) will be unable to maintain focus while sitting still and it is therefore unrealistic to expect them to do so.

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At the start of every teletherapy appointment, you will be asked about your readiness for the appointment and we will review a plan for managing unforeseen circumstances (signal interruption, family emergency, emotional crisis, etc.). As part of this plan, you will be asked to provide your exact location, provide contact information for an emergency contact person, and identify your nearest emergency center and police department.

 

If you don't feel ready to proceed with your teletherapy appointment, please reschedule it within 48 hours or you will be charged the full fee. For more information on this policy, click here.

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Not sure if you whether to choose face-to-face or teletherapy?

That's okay! You can try some of each.These modalities cost the same. Just keep in mind

that if you want to attend sessions in person without wearing a mask, you will need

proof of vaccination for each attendee. For more information on current Covid-19

office protocols click here.

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