A first appointment with a new therapist can feel like a lot of unknowns. Here's what the day looks like — from the moment your intake paperwork arrives, to the rhythm of weekly care that follows.
Once you're scheduled, we'll send your intake paperwork through our secure Client Portal. Completing it ahead of time means more of your first session is spent on you — not on forms.
If you'd rather fill out forms in person, plan to arrive 15–20 minutes early so there's time to do them without eating into your appointment.
Your initial session is scheduled for a full 60 minutes — enough time to build rapport and talk through your background. Follow-up appointments typically run 53–55 minutes.
We try to start on time so you get every minute of the hour you came for. Arriving a few minutes early gives you space to settle in before we begin.
You'll sit down with a warm, compassionate therapist. Together you'll explore what's bringing you in and identify the kind of care and support that will be most helpful for where you are right now.
By the end of the hour, you and your therapist will have a shared sense of direction — and a plan for what comes next.
We recommend booking weekly appointments to start. Momentum matters in the early weeks of therapy, and a steady cadence gives the work room to take root.
Scheduling 6–8 sessions in advance helps you lock in the times that fit your life — preferred slots fill up quickly, especially evenings and the start of the week.
Our secure online registration form is the fastest way to get matched with a therapist. It takes about five minutes — we'll respond within one to two business days with a clinician match and your next steps.
Viewpoint accepts most commercial insurance plans for therapy appointments. We currently do not accept Medicaid plans or Cigna. Insurance is not accepted for psychological assessment services.
See the full insurance FAQ