The Process

Navigating the process of scheduling therapy for your child can seem overwhelming, but it is a crucial step towards ensuring their mental and emotional well-being. Understanding how the process works can alleviate some of the stress and make the journey smoother for both you and your child. This guide is designed to walk you through each stage, from recognizing the need for therapy to attending the first session. Our goal is to provide you with a clear, step-by-step approach to help you feel confident and informed as you take these important steps to support your child’s mental health.
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Our Steps

1

Meet and Greet (Optional)

We welcome meet and greets to ensure we are the right fit. Meet and greets last 15 minutes and can occur virtually or in person. 

2

Paperwork

After we are informed that you would like Empower Play to be your mental health provider, you will receive an email containing intake documents. These documents need to be reviewed and signed prior to beginning therapy. Once all documents have been completed and signed you are set to schedule your first appointment. All scheduling is completed through our online portal.

3

Diagnostic Assessment

The first session is considered the diagnostic assessment. This appointment is 45-60 mins and consists of a review of intake documents, information gathering to help determine level of care and diagnosis. If the primary client is a child, this session will occur with caregiver/s only to allow for caregivers to talk openly regarding concerns.

4

Treatment Plan

The second session is the treatment planning session. This session will last 45-60 mins the client and caregivers will collaborate to create long term goals and objectives. All goals are to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound (SMART).

5

Let the Fun Begin!

Sessions are now client and therapist only. Sessions occur weekly to bi-weekly to begin and focus on rapport building and working towards goal achievement. Together we will engage in creative and playful interventions to support identified goals.

6

Discharge

Though we love having you, discharge is always the goal. Though bittersweet when discharge occurs, we PARTY to celebrate growth and healing.

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