Choosing a therapist is a big deal and it is important you feel confident in your decision to work with me. If you are interested in working together, I offer a free phone consultation to all potential clients. The consultation is an opportunity for us to discuss what you are looking for, ask questions, learn more about Blue Sky Therapy and see if it is a good fit for you.

Before scheduling a consultation with me, there are a few important things I'd like to share with you to support your decision-making process:

I work best with individuals and couples who are:

-Goal-oriented and motivated for change. 
-Committed to doing the work both in and between sessions to support healing and personal growth.
-Curious about creating and/or restoring a relationship with their body.
-Looking for a more active, collaborative therapy relationship. Working with me is an interactive experience.

Are there any issues or types of clients you don’t work with?

-I do not work with people under the age of 18.
-I do not write letters for Emotional Support Animals (ESA).
-I cannot prescribe medication. If you are interested in medication, please follow-up with your Primary Care Physician and/or a psychiatrist.
-I cannot provide psychological testing and/or ADHD/ADD testing.

Are you meeting with clients in-person?

I am provide both in-person sessions and Telehealth using a HIPAA compliant platform (SimplePractice). If you live in the Joshua Tree area, I have an office located in downtown Joshua Tree. For in-person sessions, I do have Covid precautions in place. Telehealth continues to be offered and a hybrid approach (Telehealth and in-person) is also available.

I am interested in EMDR/trauma therapy but only want to see you once every two weeks or once a month? Can I do that?

If you are interested in EMDR or other intensive trauma therapy, out of ethical responsibility, I recommend weekly appointments for consistency in treatment.

I’ve read the above and would like to work with you, what’s the next step?

The next step is to schedule a free phone consultation. The phone consultation is a brief screening which typically takes 20-30 minutes. It is an opportunity for us to discuss what you are looking for, ask questions about Blue Sky Therapy and see if it is a good fit for you.

If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact me via email at melissa@blueskyjt.com or text me at 760-972-6458. Please do not leave me a voicemail. It is important to me that you receive a response within 5 business days; therefore text and email is the quickest and most effective way to connect with me.