What to Expect

If you have not been to therapy before, it can feel like an overwhelming process. Everyone's journey is different, however, below are some of the things to expect when starting therapy with Open Door Psychology Inc.

• Book your session here or email opendoorpsychological@gmail.com for more information. Sessions can be either 50 or 80 minutes long.
• Once you are booked, you will receive consent forms to fill in. Have these filled in and submitted before the first session - without them, Julie can not do therapy with the client(s).
• If counselling is for a minor, all legal guardians must give consent.
• Two days before and two hours before the session, you will be given a reminder. 
• If you need to change the session, you can do that on the booking site or phone / email Julie at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation fee.
• On the day of the session, arrive no more than 10 minutes early since Julie will have to come let you into the building. The address is 9690 182 St. Edmonton, Alberta in the west end community La Perle. 
• The building shown in the image to the right. 
• When you arrive, text/call Julie and she will let you into the building no more than 10 minutes before your session.
• Julie will greet you at the door and let you into the building.
• When entering the building, wet shoes are asked to be removed and voices quiet since there are other sessions going on in the building.
• There is a small waiting area for parents/guardians. Outside the office.
• Initial sessions are an opportunity to share with Julie and she will ask questions about history, symptoms, impact on daily life, strategies, and other areas to have a wholistic view of the client.
• After the session, check-in with yourself, sharing can open up some thoughts that have been locked up for a while. 
• In between sessions, if you need support, be sure to contact community resources, such as the Distress Center or 211 for specific areas of support. If it is an emergency, contact 911.
• Depending on treatment goals, sessions weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly can be booked in advance. 
• At the moment, receipts will need to be submitted by the client to their insurance (No direct billing)