What to expect at your first visit:

Location & Parking

Our office is located in a Victorian house across from City Park, next to the Animal Hospital on Park Circle at 370 Virginia Avenue.   Park on Surrey Street or in the paved parking lot behind the house.   There is a wrap around porch, please enter on the Surrey Street side.  The door has a stained glass sign that says City Park Psychological Services and a sign that says Entrance for City Park.   We are not using the front door on Virginia.
 

The Waiting Room

When you enter our waiting room, you will see a table with a clipboard.  If you have not yet completed the Forms , come 15 minutes early to complete the paperwork on that clipboard.   Please complete both sides of the client information sheet and read the contract and HIPPA information and sign the last page of the contract.

Meeting Your Therapist

Then your therapist will come out to greet you at the scheduled time and ask you to come back with them to their office.  While you may be a bit nervous, you will find the office to be a cozy, home-like atmosphere that will become a safe place to discuss your concerns and difficulties.  For some of you, Heather Lynn, a certified pet therapy cairn terrier, may also make you feel more comfortable and relaxed.

After Your Appointment

Most people leave with a feeling of relief - sometimes as if a great burden has been lifted.  Or it may have stirred up issues that were difficult to think and talk about that may stay with you for a while.   After your appointment you may want to find ways to take care of yourself, even if for a few minutes, before returning to work or school or home.   Listening to your favorite music in the car or on your ipod or talking to a good friend is helpful for some.

If you have scheduled a return appointment, you will likely be thinking about the issues for which you are seeking help between appointments. You may find it helpful to write down thoughts, concerns or questions and bring them with you the next time.

 The healing power of psychotherapy is tremendous and amazing. We look forward to helping you!

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.