Here’s what you can expect.
It is not an easy process all the time, but therapy should always feel supportive and caring. At the Resiliency Clinic, we focus on meeting the client where they are. This means we will ask how you’re feeling about being at our clinic and try to make the process as comfortable as possible. If you cry the whole first session, that’s okay. If you find it hard to open up and we need to ask you lots of questions and lead the way, that’s okay, too! The first meeting is basically gathering your story, past and present so that we can learn more about you. You are the expert on your life, and we have expertise in guiding you toward change and growth. We can’t do our job without valuable information from you!
To get started, you can either contact one of our therapists directly through the contact information in their profile or reach out via our contact form. If you need help selecting a therapist, you can call us directly at 613-614-4236 and we can work together to find the best fit for you. When you are connected to your therapist, you will receive detailed information on how to find us, the parking (it’s free!), and the setup of the clinic. We love our space and most people report that they find it very soothing and inviting. These are not the cold therapy offices you see in some movies and shows!
The length of therapy and frequency of sessions really varies, but it will always be focused on what you want and need. Sometimes due to time or finances, clients cannot meet as often as they would like, so we will work together to find the frequency that works best for you. When people need to take a break, we welcome them back when they are ready to work again! Sometimes it can be years between visits and it is always interesting for therapists to find out what happened in the interim.
At times, we hear feedback from clients who cancelled a session and then thought they waited too long to book again because they were worried about not being welcomed back or feeling awkward because they were not in touch. We have an open door policy and know there are many reasons why people take breaks. As therapists, we are trained not to personalize and make it about us, so never hesitate to reach out for another period of therapy or a “booster session”!
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