The initial consultation
After you contact the practice, you will be scheduled for a free 15-minute phone consultation. During this call, Dr. Girdler will learn more about your reasons for seeking care and your goals for treatment. She will help you determine whether she is the right provider for you and will answer any questions you may have.

Intake appointments
If together you decide to move forward, you will then schedule a full intake evaluation.

For adults
Expect a 90-minute intake session where you and Dr. Girdler will explore your history, current concerns, and hopes for treatment. This allows her to develop a thorough, individualized plan.

For children and adolescents
The intake process includes up to three sessions in order to fully understand your child and your family’s needs.

• Session one is usually a 90-minute parent-only meeting to gather background, concerns, and developmental history.
• Session two is a 50-minute session with the child or teen to build rapport and better understand their experience.
• Session three is a 50-minute family session where Dr. Girdler provides feedback, discusses diagnostic impressions when appropriate, and outlines a clear treatment plan.

Depending on the child’s age and needs, the second and third sessions can sometimes be combined.

This structure ensures that every individual and family receives thoughtful, informed, and developmentally attuned care from the very beginning.