Many people are embarrassed or feel ashamed to go to a therapist by themselves in the pat society associated seeing a therapist as a sign of mental sickness and craziness. Today, we know that psychotherapists can help with all types of problems, and that all people can benefit at times from professional help. To see if we are good match for each other, we schedule a mutually agreeable time to meet in my office. Our initial meeting is usually for one hour, where we get to know each other, define what you would like to accomplish, and talk about what has held you back from accomplishing it so far. If you have already given thought to these matters, great. If not, I will ask you a number of questions designed to help you identify your problems, and give you a general outline of where we go from there. We will then discuss the frequency of visits, methods used, and what kind of progress can be reasonably expected, as well as any other questions you may have.