My practice prioritizes a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere from the very beginning. We value a collaborative therapeutic alliance where you feel truly heard and validated. Together, we will navigate your concerns and build effective strategies for resilience, insight, and positive transformation.
Initial Inquiry: Email info@nicoledouglaspsychology.com or complete the connect form on this website. Additionally, you can reach out by phone, (618)-506-0107 to learn more.
Free Consultation via Phone: Dr. Douglas will arrange a 15 minutes phone conversation to hear more about your unique needs and discuss what treatment is right for you.
Prior to First Appointment: Dr. Douglas will have you complete pre-appointment forms (found under client forms on this website). After the intial session is scheduled I can also send you these forms via email and answer any questions you may have. We will review all your answers to forms during your intake session.
Intake Session/First Appointment: Dr. Douglas will meet with you for 1--2 hours to review your history in detail and complete a diagnostic interview. If the client is a child, depending on age of the child, this session may be completed with just the parent in order to gain a full understanding of the family dynamics. If this is the case then a second appointment will occur called the Child Intake where Dr. Douglas will spend 1:1 time with your child, conducting real-life observations and completing other forms of assessment (example: drawings)
Feedback and Treatment Planning Session: Dr. Douglas will then meet with the individual and/or family to review findings and make treatment recommendations.
Treatment Sessions: Standard treatment or therapy sessions are 50 minutes and most typically occur once a week.