In order to provide the best care possible, we require that parents attend the first appointment. This applies to all clients under the age of 18.

When you arrive at the Carolina Counseling Services – Sanford, NC you will meet your friendly therapist and begin to address the concerns that have motivated you to come in. Your first appointment will also be an excellent time for you to get a feel for therapy and decide if your therapist is a good fit for you. Your comfort is important to us, and our independently contracted therapists will do everything possible to ensure that you’ll have a stress-free start.

Before Your First Session

Before your first appointment with your counselor/therapist it is necessary to complete your paperwork. We make it all very easy for you. Paperwork is done electronically through a secure, safe, user-friendly online portal. You can even complete the forms from your phone.

Paperwork will then be sent to you by our helpful and knowledgeable Scheduling Team. It is important to complete paperwork 24 hours ahead of time, before the scheduled time of your session. This way, your therapist can review it before meeting you. Documents can also be found under the Patient Forms tab on our website, carolinacounselingservices.com

A Comfortable Environment Awaits

There is no need to feel apprehensive during your first session. The office is clean, warm, and inviting. The general ambiance has been purposely created with your comfort and privacy in mind. Just come in and sit back and relax. This can make it easier for you to open up to your therapist. This atmosphere can lead to finding resolutions to your concerns much easier.

Meeting Your Therapist and Starting Your Session

At the time of your appointment, your therapist will come out to the waiting area to invite you back to their office. In order to fully understand your symptoms and decide how best to be of help, your therapist will ask about your medical and family history as well as current concerns. This will give your therapist valuable information to best treat your needs and decide on an appropriate approach to help resolve your concerns.

By the end of this first session, you and your therapist independently contracted by Carolina Counseling Services – Sanford, NC will jointly decide if you are the right match for each other. If you both feel comfortable and your concern is within the therapist’s field of expertise, you can set the schedule for your next session. If, however, one of you feels that you are not a good fit or you can be better helped by another professional, you will be given a referral to another licensed therapist.

YOUR PROGRESS is our Goal

Carolina Counseling Service stands by the philosophy of “Making life a little better – one client at a time.” Since finding the right fit is a critical element for you to make progress, we give you the freedom to decide whether to stay on with your therapist or ask CCS to help you find another.

Similarly, if your therapist decides that you’ll benefit from the care and specialization of another professional, the necessary referral will be made. This will be a joint discussion with you to make sure that your needs are being met.

Hesitation can weigh you down. Do something good for yourself today. Call Carolina Counseling Services – Sanford, NC for an appointment. You are not alone, start moving toward the life you deserve today. We are happy to help make that happen for you!