This single session provides a professional, relaxed environment to begin your therapeutic journey with Erika, a cognitive-behavioral psychologist. Grounded in cognitive neuroscience and CBT, this introductory meeting focuses on the vital first step: building mutual trust while exploring the thoughts and behaviors currently impacting your life. Whether you are navigating neurodivergence or seeking better emotional regulation, this session is designed to make you feel truly "seen" and understood without judgment.

📋 Logistics & Pricing

🧭 The Roadmap: What Happens in This Session

The session follows a structured yet flexible flow to ensure you gain maximum insight:

• Connection & Trust: Building a safe, non-judgmental space where your story can be heard authentically.

• Concerns Exploration: Discussing the specific challenges you are dealing with, such as relationship issues, anxiety, or emotional reactivity.

• Thought-Behavior Mapping: Identifying initial patterns between your thoughts and emotions to understand what maintains your distress.

• Goal Definition: Collaboratively establishing the initial motivations and working methods for your path forward.

✨ Expected Outcomes

By the end of this 50-minute consultation, you will:

• Gain Clarity: Understand the emotional state and specific motivations behind your current challenges.

• Experience CBT: Get a direct introduction to how identifying "dysfunctional thought patterns" can lead to concrete change.

• Feel Supported: Benefit from an attentive and empathetic presence that prioritizes your unique life story.

  
  

• Path Forward: Establish a clear initial objective, whether continuing with therapy or adjusting your focus.

🛡️ Service Agreement Summary

• Professional Standards: Erika is a registered psychologist (Section A, no. 10975) adhering to strict clinical ethics.

• Confidentiality: All shared information is protected within a secure, supportive space.

• Cancellation Policy: To respect professional time, a tiered cancellation policy applies:

  • 12+ Hours Notice: Free rescheduling.

  • Short Notice: Penalties of 20% to 50% for late notice; 100% for no-shows.