Discover the simple steps to begin your journey with a Ballard provider, from initial contact to personalized care.
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Here's Our Process.
Our Process
Find a Therapist ⭢
Research shows that a strong connection between therapist and client is crucial for successful mental health treatment. Many clinics simply match clients with the first available therapist, which often leads to a lengthy process of trial and error. It can take weeks or even months to realize that a therapist may not be the right fit for you.
At Ballard Clinic, we’ve developed a meticulous matching system designed to pair clients with therapists based on their areas of expertise, individual goals, and personalities. This way, you can start your journey toward healing with the right support from day one.
Research shows that a strong connection between therapist and client is crucial for successful mental health treatment. Many clinics simply match clients with the first available therapist, which often leads to a lengthy process of trial and error. It can take weeks or even months to realize that a therapist may not be the right fit for you.
At Ballard Clinic, we’ve developed a meticulous matching system designed to pair clients with therapists based on their areas of expertise, individual goals, and personalities. This way, you can start your journey toward healing with the right support from day one.
It’s hard to find the right therapist.
At Ballard Clinic, we’ve taken the
guesswork out of it.
Call 612-787-2344 to speak with one of our Intake Coordinators. Otherwise, you can complete the Contact Form and one of our Intake Coordinators will promptly reach out to you via phone. During this call, we will gather a lot of information from you so we can better understand your specific concerns.
Get in Touch
STep One:
Using our intricate matching system, we consider factors such as age, areas of concern, personality preferences, and more to ensure the best fit between client and therapist.
Our founder, Dr. Ballard, personally oversees the client-therapist matches to aim for the best possible connection right from the start of your therapeutic journey.
Matching Your
Child With A Therapist
STep TWO:
Working with one of our intake coordinators, we'll find a convenient time for your initial session. You will then receive an email that invites you to create an account on our online client portal and fill out the necessary intake paperwork.
Scheduling an Appointment
STep Three:
For the initial session, you and your child will meet with your therapist to gather more information and discuss a treatment plan (older teens and young adults often prefer to meet individually with the therapist). Together, you will likely book follow-up therapy sessions, so please have your calendars with you. Clients typically begin with weekly therapy sessions.
The Initial Session
Step four:
For some clients, therapy can be a short-term process targeting a specific concern. For others, it can be a longer-term process where clients gain insights and ongoing support to continue making forward progress. For younger children, we often incorporate parents into the therapy sessions.
Ongoing Therapy
We want to see all of our clients achieve their therapy goals. When that happens, some clients choose to pause or discontinue therapy. For those clients who wish to return to therapy or check in about new areas of concern that arise, simply reach back out to your therapist or call our team. We are always here for you!
Achieving
Your Goals
