Frequently Asked Questions

We work with children, teens, and families, and some of our services also support young adults. If you are unsure whether your child is a good fit for our practice, reach out and we can help you decide.

You can start by contacting us to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We will talk through your concerns, answer your questions, and help you decide whether therapy, an evaluation, or an educational consultation is the best next step. If it feels like a good fit, we will guide you through the intake process from there.

In the first few sessions, we focus on getting to know you and your family. We learn about your child's history, school experience, friendships, and current challenges, and we start talking about your goals for therapy. These early visits also help you get to know your therapist and see whether it feels like a good fit. The first session usually includes the child and parent or parents, and future sessions are tailored to what your family needs most.

Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual appointments for some services. The best option depends on your child’s needs and the type of support you are looking for. We can review the options with you during your consultation.

When you first start therapy, we usually recommend weekly sessions. That gives you time to build trust, get comfortable, and keep momentum as you work toward your goals. As progress continues, you and your therapist will work together to decide whether it makes sense to meet less often.

Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long with an additional 10 minutes reserved for your therapist to chart and complete necessary administrative tasks associated with therapy. Longer or shorter sessions can occur if clinically appropriate.

As a practice, we value both your time and your therapist's time. If you need to cancel an appointment, please provide at least 24 hours' notice. This allows your therapist the ability to offer that appointment slot to another client. If you are unable to provide at least 24 hours' notice, it is considered a late cancellation. For the first late cancellation or no show, clients will be billed $50 dollars. Any future late cancellations or no shows will be billed at the full session rate.

A psychological evaluation usually starts with an intake appointment so we can learn more about your concerns and your child’s history. From there, we choose testing tools based on the questions you want answered, such as ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, or emotional concerns. After testing is complete, we review the results with you and share clear recommendations for home, school, and everyday life.

An educational consultation can help you better understand special education services and advocate for your child at school. We can help you think through concerns, prepare for school meetings, and identify supports that may be helpful for your child.

In the case of separated/divorced parents, The LEAP Clinic requires that both parents sign the consent forms for services before beginning. If one parent has sole medical and/or educational decision-making rights, they will need to provide a copy of the court order. Whenever possible, both parents will be included in services for their child.