{"id":27,"date":"2025-09-02T21:13:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:08:34","slug":"new-client-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/new-client-information\/","title":{"rendered":"New Client Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome! I\u2019m so glad you\u2019re considering taking this step. Starting counseling can feel like a big decision, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. This page is here to help you know what to expect as a new client and to answer some common questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect at Your First Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A safe, judgment-free space<\/strong> \u2014 Your story is yours, and this is a place where you can speak openly without fear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting to know you<\/strong> \u2014 We\u2019ll spend time talking about what brings you here, your history, and your goals for recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A personalized plan<\/strong> \u2014 Together, we\u2019ll begin creating a treatment plan that fits your needs, values, and pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A valid ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any paperwork from doctors, employers, or the courts (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance card or payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A willingness to be honest and open \u2014 that\u2019s the most important part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance &amp; Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I accept most major insurance providers, as well as private pay. If you have questions about coverage or payment, please reach out before your first appointment so we can make sure everything is clear and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidentiality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your privacy matters. Everything you share with me is confidential, in line with HIPAA guidelines. The only exceptions are when safety is at risk, and I\u2019ll always explain those boundaries up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Me<\/strong> \u2014 Call or email to schedule your first appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete Paperwork<\/strong> \u2014 I\u2019ll provide the forms you need before our first meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Begin Your Journey<\/strong> \u2014 Show up just as you are. We\u2019ll take it from there, one step at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf31 <strong>Remember:<\/strong> Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your story, and I\u2019d be honored to walk alongside you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! I\u2019m so glad you\u2019re considering taking this step. Starting counseling can feel like a big decision, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. This page is here to help you know what to expect as a new client and to answer some common questions. What to Expect at Your First Session What to <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/new-client-information\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-27","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64,"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions\/64"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/addictioncounselingbyjackie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}