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Tell me a little about what is going on and we will work out whether this is a good match. A few lines is all we need at this stage.

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Broadly, what brings you here?

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The company name only, so benefits can be checked before we speak. Never send a member ID, group number, or a photo of your card through this website.

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Please keep it general. Do not send your clinical history, a diagnosis, a description of a traumatic event, or anything you would not want sitting in an ordinary email inbox. There will be a private, secure place for all of that once we begin.

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What happens next

1Someone reads itJim reads and answers every message himself, usually within one to two business days. Not a call centre, not an auto-responder.
2A short callYou describe what is going on in whatever detail you are comfortable with. Ask me anything — including how many people with your situation I have actually worked with.
3An honest answer about fitIf I am not the right person, I will say so and point you somewhere better. That is a legitimate outcome, not a wasted call.
4If we go aheadYou get access to the secure client system, where intake paperwork, scheduling and anything confidential happens properly.

Would rather just call?

Entirely reasonable. Jim is often in session, so leave a message and say when it is safe to call you back.

210-714-3308

Office hours are by appointment. There is no after-hours or crisis coverage on this line.

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How your information is handled is set out in our privacy policy. Submitting this form does not create a therapist–client relationship and does not guarantee an appointment.