Therapists in Doylestown, PA
Susan Milgate Kuczura
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
Susan Kuczura, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents and families in the Doylestown, New Hope and Bucks County for more than 20 years. A graduate of Temple University and Chestnut Hill College, she enjoys working with children and young adults. Susan served as the Clinical Director of a BHRS agency servicing Philadelphia. She collaborated with teachers, parents and counselors concerning behaviors and classroom interventions. Dr. Kuczura works with people with anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, Asperger's and Autism, OCD, family issues, depression and bereavement.
Susan Kuczura, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents and families in the Doylestown, New Hope and Bucks County for more than 20 years. A graduate of Temple University and Chestnut Hill College, she enjoys working with children and young adults. Susan served as the Clinical Director of a BHRS agency servicing Philadelphia. She collaborated with teachers, parents and counselors concerning behaviors and classroom interventions. Dr. Kuczura works with people with anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, Asperger's and Autism, OCD, family issues, depression and bereavement.
Alison L Fellenz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Alison is a licensed marriage and family therapist who treats individuals, couples and families ages 14 and older. She has extensive experience working with individuals with relational problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, separation/launching difficulties, eating issues and self-harming behaviors. Alison worked at The Renfrew Center for several years treating adolescent and adult females diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Alison earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Temple University. Her graduate training was completed at MCP Hahnemann University where she earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Alison is a licensed marriage and family therapist who treats individuals, couples and families ages 14 and older. She has extensive experience working with individuals with relational problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, separation/launching difficulties, eating issues and self-harming behaviors. Alison worked at The Renfrew Center for several years treating adolescent and adult females diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Alison earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Temple University. Her graduate training was completed at MCP Hahnemann University where she earned her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Brian Buczynski
Counselor, MA, CMHC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Not accepting new clients
“Brian’s help is sought when behavioral approaches fail. Whether for anxious/depressive/compulsive symptoms, relational or sexual issues, or a sense of fragmenting, or inner emptiness—or to make other life transformations. He works with skill & sensitivity to help patients catalyze change, open to new possibilities—and simultaneously find acceptance for themselves where they are—as they are. This is facilitated by deep therapeutic listening, & fostering insight into unconscious conflicts, unwanted patterns, & areas of stuckness—that sabotage even our best intentions to change or become happy—to be more real or feel more alive SM,TM
“Brian’s help is sought when behavioral approaches fail. Whether for anxious/depressive/compulsive symptoms, relational or sexual issues, or a sense of fragmenting, or inner emptiness—or to make other life transformations. He works with skill & sensitivity to help patients catalyze change, open to new possibilities—and simultaneously find acceptance for themselves where they are—as they are. This is facilitated by deep therapeutic listening, & fostering insight into unconscious conflicts, unwanted patterns, & areas of stuckness—that sabotage even our best intentions to change or become happy—to be more real or feel more alive SM,TM
Daniel Marston
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902
Dr. Marston is a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavior psychotherapy. He is board-certified in the field of cognitive & behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), the premier specialization organization for psychologists, and has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is known as a very supportive clinician who is also straightforward, direct and honest. His approach is one that helps patients feel comfortable being honest with him and, more importantly, with themselves.
Dr. Marston is a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavior psychotherapy. He is board-certified in the field of cognitive & behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), the premier specialization organization for psychologists, and has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is known as a very supportive clinician who is also straightforward, direct and honest. His approach is one that helps patients feel comfortable being honest with him and, more importantly, with themselves.
Melissa Gordon Metzler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA MFT, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
Major life changes, traumatic events, and shift causes us to feel a disconnect between our mind and body. I work to bridge the gap between our inner and outer worlds; and to help facilitate ones own sense of peace, clarity, and growth. I am a Marriage Family Therapist that believes that all we do is relational and every situation or circumstance helps to shape who we are and who we are becoming. I work from a place of empowerment and compassion, hoping to foster and facilitate a self-discovering process; while co-creating a space to rediscover all the light and knowing one already holds within.
Major life changes, traumatic events, and shift causes us to feel a disconnect between our mind and body. I work to bridge the gap between our inner and outer worlds; and to help facilitate ones own sense of peace, clarity, and growth. I am a Marriage Family Therapist that believes that all we do is relational and every situation or circumstance helps to shape who we are and who we are becoming. I work from a place of empowerment and compassion, hoping to foster and facilitate a self-discovering process; while co-creating a space to rediscover all the light and knowing one already holds within.
Melinda Goodwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
My name is Melinda Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I have 21 years of experience doing individual therapy sessions as well as facilitating groups and couples/family sessions. I have spent my career helping individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, family discord and stress. I am very passionate about helping individuals actualize their full potential and work to remove any barriers that may arise.
My name is Melinda Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I have 21 years of experience doing individual therapy sessions as well as facilitating groups and couples/family sessions. I have spent my career helping individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, family discord and stress. I am very passionate about helping individuals actualize their full potential and work to remove any barriers that may arise.
Jill Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or returning after a break, we can all benefit from taking time to discuss not what is wrong with us, but what is happening around us, and how it is impacting our relationship with ourselves or others in our lives. We all deserve an outlet, a place to be heard, to be understood, and to grow. It is my goal to provide this outlet for you, while also creating a safe and warm environment.
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or returning after a break, we can all benefit from taking time to discuss not what is wrong with us, but what is happening around us, and how it is impacting our relationship with ourselves or others in our lives. We all deserve an outlet, a place to be heard, to be understood, and to grow. It is my goal to provide this outlet for you, while also creating a safe and warm environment.
Emily M. Easterling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
Establishing a trusting relationship and environment that is warm and supportive where clients feel safe and motivated to engage in their therapeutic journey is my essential goal. My approach to therapy is formulated by the uniqueness of the person along with the uniqueness of the environmental and familial systems within which they have developed. Over the past 23 years I have worked with individuals, groups, families, and couples and have treated several mental and emotional health issues. Some of these issues include: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship/Family, and Attachment.
Establishing a trusting relationship and environment that is warm and supportive where clients feel safe and motivated to engage in their therapeutic journey is my essential goal. My approach to therapy is formulated by the uniqueness of the person along with the uniqueness of the environmental and familial systems within which they have developed. Over the past 23 years I have worked with individuals, groups, families, and couples and have treated several mental and emotional health issues. Some of these issues include: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship/Family, and Attachment.
Kelly Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, ALC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902
Are you interested in a Holistic and Integrative approach to Psychotherapy and how it can help you heal and grow? Perhaps you are searching for relief from life's stressors or from the overwhelming moods, emotions, and behaviors that result. And perhaps you are seeking healing of mind, body, and spirit, or you feel a deep sense that there is more to life than how you are living and are looking for a new way of thinking and being in the world. Through my unique approach to psychotherapy, I will assist you in finding and actualizing the healing you are searching for.
Are you interested in a Holistic and Integrative approach to Psychotherapy and how it can help you heal and grow? Perhaps you are searching for relief from life's stressors or from the overwhelming moods, emotions, and behaviors that result. And perhaps you are seeking healing of mind, body, and spirit, or you feel a deep sense that there is more to life than how you are living and are looking for a new way of thinking and being in the world. Through my unique approach to psychotherapy, I will assist you in finding and actualizing the healing you are searching for.
Steffany McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
Young people have a lot of issues they are facing today. Whether it is school, social or family related triggers, I seek to work with children, teens and young adults who are encountering struggles in their lives. These can include emotional regulation, unwanted thoughts and behaviors or conflicts in their lives. Clients who have the desire to make some changes to their lives and work towards their goals are needed!
Young people have a lot of issues they are facing today. Whether it is school, social or family related triggers, I seek to work with children, teens and young adults who are encountering struggles in their lives. These can include emotional regulation, unwanted thoughts and behaviors or conflicts in their lives. Clients who have the desire to make some changes to their lives and work towards their goals are needed!
Tamara Dana Kanter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
I work with a range of people from those searching for self growth to those struggling with mild to serious mental health issues. I use a variety of approaches including insight oriented, cognitive behavioral, play therapy, sand tray work with children and adult, and trauma work. I believe strongly in the importance of establishing and maintaining the strong therapeutic alliance for the best outcome and for the most genuine, authentic work. If you are interested, please contact me for more information about my therapeutic, emotional healing practice. I offer free informational interviews.
I work with a range of people from those searching for self growth to those struggling with mild to serious mental health issues. I use a variety of approaches including insight oriented, cognitive behavioral, play therapy, sand tray work with children and adult, and trauma work. I believe strongly in the importance of establishing and maintaining the strong therapeutic alliance for the best outcome and for the most genuine, authentic work. If you are interested, please contact me for more information about my therapeutic, emotional healing practice. I offer free informational interviews.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LLC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Perhaps you have been experiencing challenges in managing your emotions? Would support in developing coping techniques for life’s challenges help support your journey? As a a therapist, my mission is to guide individuals through these life transitions. Together we can collaborate and explore strategies that can facilitate mental well-being. By developing resilience you can foster personal growth and overall improvement for your mental health.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Perhaps you have been experiencing challenges in managing your emotions? Would support in developing coping techniques for life’s challenges help support your journey? As a a therapist, my mission is to guide individuals through these life transitions. Together we can collaborate and explore strategies that can facilitate mental well-being. By developing resilience you can foster personal growth and overall improvement for your mental health.
Alison Embow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902
Tired of sticker charts and reward systems? Uncomfortable with time-outs? Want to enhance the relationship you have with your child? At Wise Heart Therapy LLC, we believe in the transformative power of play. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. I work closely with parents to build their understanding of their child and respond in a manner that meets behavioral goals while strengthening relationships. I am committed to helping each child reach their full potential and live a happy, healthy life.
Tired of sticker charts and reward systems? Uncomfortable with time-outs? Want to enhance the relationship you have with your child? At Wise Heart Therapy LLC, we believe in the transformative power of play. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. I work closely with parents to build their understanding of their child and respond in a manner that meets behavioral goals while strengthening relationships. I am committed to helping each child reach their full potential and live a happy, healthy life.
Spirited Life Coaching
MS, CHT, Coach, Ministe
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Personal peace starts with a shift in perspective. There is nothing wrong with you. Your life is designed to help you, not block you, in developing confidence, loving boundaries and an open heart. Our work, including elements of forgiveness, grief and personal empowerment, gives you permission to have compassion and support for yourself first, no matter what messages the world and your childhood have trained you to believe. Life happens FOR us, not TO us. I do understand, I have tools to help and I am committed to your peace of mind.
Personal peace starts with a shift in perspective. There is nothing wrong with you. Your life is designed to help you, not block you, in developing confidence, loving boundaries and an open heart. Our work, including elements of forgiveness, grief and personal empowerment, gives you permission to have compassion and support for yourself first, no matter what messages the world and your childhood have trained you to believe. Life happens FOR us, not TO us. I do understand, I have tools to help and I am committed to your peace of mind.
Karen Pucillo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that all couples and individuals should take the time to nurture themselves and their relationships. When couples get stuck in the same interaction cycle, the pattern must be broken. I enjoy helping couples to decode their messages to each other, repair bonds, increase security, and their rebuild connection with healthy interaction patterns. Also, as a Certified Grief Counselor I also enjoy helping individuals walk through their grief journey. Grief is as unique as your fingerprint, and by talking through the many grief emotions we can help you process and take steps forward.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that all couples and individuals should take the time to nurture themselves and their relationships. When couples get stuck in the same interaction cycle, the pattern must be broken. I enjoy helping couples to decode their messages to each other, repair bonds, increase security, and their rebuild connection with healthy interaction patterns. Also, as a Certified Grief Counselor I also enjoy helping individuals walk through their grief journey. Grief is as unique as your fingerprint, and by talking through the many grief emotions we can help you process and take steps forward.
Katherine Tieman Stein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Not accepting new clients
When we are challenged to find grace in a storm, we have a choice. I am here to help you cultivate your gifts and voice in the world in a collaborative relationship built on a strong foundation of trust. The therapeutic relationship is a very special bond based on feeling safe, heard, and seen. I offer a warm nurturing space to build the trusting relationship needed to explore what it means for you to feel understood and fulfilled. Working together, we will discover your best way to navigate life’s challenges as an individual, couple, or family.
When we are challenged to find grace in a storm, we have a choice. I am here to help you cultivate your gifts and voice in the world in a collaborative relationship built on a strong foundation of trust. The therapeutic relationship is a very special bond based on feeling safe, heard, and seen. I offer a warm nurturing space to build the trusting relationship needed to explore what it means for you to feel understood and fulfilled. Working together, we will discover your best way to navigate life’s challenges as an individual, couple, or family.
Johanna Kane & Rowan Therapy Practice LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18902 (Online Only)
I feel honored to have been part of my patients' mental health journeys for the past 22 years. It takes an enormous amount of courage to ask for help and to then be vuInerable in therapy. I strive to create a safe comfortable space, yes even using virtual means, to support my patients to work through struggles, complex emotions and anguish. I exhibit a compassionate and non-judgemental mode of relating inconjuntion with an empathic, change-oriented philosophy. I offer art psychotherapy as well as verbal-talk therapy. My therapeutic interventions tend to oscillate between the two modalities based on what each patient needs.
I feel honored to have been part of my patients' mental health journeys for the past 22 years. It takes an enormous amount of courage to ask for help and to then be vuInerable in therapy. I strive to create a safe comfortable space, yes even using virtual means, to support my patients to work through struggles, complex emotions and anguish. I exhibit a compassionate and non-judgemental mode of relating inconjuntion with an empathic, change-oriented philosophy. I offer art psychotherapy as well as verbal-talk therapy. My therapeutic interventions tend to oscillate between the two modalities based on what each patient needs.
Jacob Warner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
Tired of not hearing back from providers? I personally guarantee a call back in 24 hours. Reaching out to find help can be a difficult & stressful process. It is my goal to try & make that process as easy & comfortable as possible. I specialize in helping children/teens during transitional periods of development & the impact on the family. This most often presents as anxiety, depression & relationship conflict. I specialize in working with couples. When working with couples, I utilize different techniques to help work through conflicts & create more clear communication. I have also worked heavily in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Tired of not hearing back from providers? I personally guarantee a call back in 24 hours. Reaching out to find help can be a difficult & stressful process. It is my goal to try & make that process as easy & comfortable as possible. I specialize in helping children/teens during transitional periods of development & the impact on the family. This most often presents as anxiety, depression & relationship conflict. I specialize in working with couples. When working with couples, I utilize different techniques to help work through conflicts & create more clear communication. I have also worked heavily in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Molly Callaghan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Traumatic experiences and stress can cause disconnection between the body and the mind. Our inner lives as well as our outer lives become difficult to navigate. Life becomes about survival, cue sympathetic nervous system: fight, flight or freeze. Thriving and living a full life of purpose, meaning and authenticity can become an overwhelming challenge. I work with clients who are disconnected from themselves as a result of their eating disorders to create a deep connection to their thoughts, feelings and bodies in order to live big, full, authentic and juicy lives.
Traumatic experiences and stress can cause disconnection between the body and the mind. Our inner lives as well as our outer lives become difficult to navigate. Life becomes about survival, cue sympathetic nervous system: fight, flight or freeze. Thriving and living a full life of purpose, meaning and authenticity can become an overwhelming challenge. I work with clients who are disconnected from themselves as a result of their eating disorders to create a deep connection to their thoughts, feelings and bodies in order to live big, full, authentic and juicy lives.
Sam Malfitano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902 (Online Only)
So, you want to feel like you again. You’ve been disconnected for so long. Life stressors have gotten in the way of you being at home in yourself. And you’ll do just about anything to get back to feeling inner peace, self love and happiness. You’ve been living with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, feeling stuck and uncertain of your next steps in life. You know you are ready to make changes that will lead to a better and more fulfilling way of life but unsure where to begin.
So, you want to feel like you again. You’ve been disconnected for so long. Life stressors have gotten in the way of you being at home in yourself. And you’ll do just about anything to get back to feeling inner peace, self love and happiness. You’ve been living with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, feeling stuck and uncertain of your next steps in life. You know you are ready to make changes that will lead to a better and more fulfilling way of life but unsure where to begin.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Doylestown, PA
500+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Doylestown, PA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
72% | Coping Skills |
65% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
60% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
75% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Doylestown, PA see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.