Preparing for your Counseling Session
In order to make the best use of your time during a counseling session,
read the following recommendations before coming to your session.

  • Write out the main reason(s) that you are seeking counseling
  • Write out the goals you have for your counseling session
  • Bring pertinent information (such as names and phone numbers
    of any other treating physicians or professionals, a list of
    medications you are taking and emergency contact information)
  • Ask the counselor how much time you will have in your session
    (for example, some counselors offer 45 minute sessions while
    others offer 50 or 60 minute sessions).  Sherry Collier's standard
    counseling session is 60 minutes in length with 90 minute
    sessions available upon request.
  • List any specific questions you have for your counselor about the
    types of treatment offered or about other resources in the
    community that may be helpful.
  • The basic rule of thumb is to prepare for your session by giving
    forethought to how you want to discuss the specific challenges for
    which you are seeking counseling.  This will allow you and your
    counselor to make the most of your session time.
Make the most of your session:
Office Locations:
           2725 Jefferson Street, Ste. 10
           Carlsbad, CA  92008
    or   205 W 5th Avenue, Ste. 201
           Escondido, CA  92026
Phone:  760-445-3415
E-mail:  sherrymft@yahoo.com