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About
Melissa Shi
My Therapy Style
Adjectives: warm, authentic, validating
Core Values: growth, humor, supportiveness, reciprocity, curiosity, challenge
What to expect:
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My priority is to a safe space to process whatever comes up in session
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Sessions are typically unstructured - we build collaboratively based on what you bring in and which resources I have
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I often provide resources, psychoeducation, insight, validation, and interventions
Theories/Modalities
Frequently Used
Transgenerational Family Therapy
Solution-Focused
Narrative
Learning
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
I-CBT (Inference-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)Gottman Method
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What to expect in a session
Session Structure
First Appointment
This appointment focuses on gathering background information, getting to know each other, seeing if we're mutually a good fit (usually this can be determined within the first 3 sessions), and outlining goals for therapy.
Follow-Up Sessions
I'll check in with you and offer validation, support, problem solving, skills, psychoeducation, and reframes to progress on your specific goals.
Timing
I start sessions on the hour. Sessions are approximately 1 hour (I aim for 50 minute sessions, 5 minutes for scheduling, and 5 for charting). My earliest sessions are at 9am. My last session varies as I try to offer some evening times, but also want some evenings for myself.
Frequency
This depends on the client. I usually recommend weekly for the first 3 sessions (this helps me build familiarity with your story) then we collaboratively figure out if weekly, every other week, or monthly is the best fit. This can always be adjusted as needed. You can always reach out for a sooner appointment and I'll see what I can do! I typically offer weekly sessions at the most - if you need multiple sessions a week, you may qualify for a higher a level of care (Intensive Out-Patient, Partial Hospitalization, or In-Patient).
Hours
Monday: 9am-6pm (last appointment at 5pm)
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-4pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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