Now that we have looked at your background and history, examined how you are functioning and reviewed your personality, discussed your symptoms and your spirituality and considered what patient/client category you fall into to begin with we need to determine together what to work on next. Usually by this time there are many areas to consider including the concerns you came in with initially.

In order for us to make good progress we need to review your treatment goals. What do you want to work on next? The good news is that we can make significant progress by picking any significant area and focusing on that area. Usually there are too many areas to work on all at once.

Every three months we will review your progress and decide if we need to continue with the same area or concern, change areas, or if we are finished. If we are finished for the time being you are always welcome to come back or go to maintenance. Maintenance usually consists of less frequent visits but continuing follow-up until we agree you don’t need to come in for counseling at this time.

Following is a list of items that you may want to consider as you think about and choose what you want to work on next. These are from the work you have already done.