Starting Therapy

If you are interested in starting therapy at The Psychotherapy Institute’s clinic, please call our 24-hour line at 510-548-2250 and leave a message expressing your interest. Usually within one business day a therapist will return your call to hear about your needs, gather some information and answer any questions you may have about starting therapy. The clinic will then try to make a match based on your needs and scheduling considerations.  You can expect to be called within a week either by an available therapist to schedule a first appointment, or if a therapist is not available, you will be offered other referrals.

During the first appointment you and your therapist will discuss the frequency of appointments, fee, and arrangement for payment. Therapy sessions at the clinic are assessed on a sliding fee scale that is based on family size and income. You and your therapist will work together to set the appropriate fee for you.