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Gavin HamnettMS, LMHC
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A short call before anything else

Twenty minutes on the phone to talk about what is going on and whether we are a good fit.

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Who This Is For

Picking a therapist from a list of names and photos is hard. You can read every page of a website and still not know how it will feel to sit across from that person. So before anyone books a session with me, we talk on the phone for 20 minutes, at no charge.

The call is for you to get a sense of me, and for me to understand what brought you here. There is no pressure to commit to anything. If it doesn't feel like the right fit, that is useful to know too.

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What We Cover on the Call

  • What brought you here

    A few words about what is happening, in as much or as little detail as you like.

  • What you have tried

    If you have been in therapy before, what helped and what fell short.

  • How I work

    A plain description of the mindful, body centered work I do and what a session is like.

  • The practical side

    Fees, scheduling, and whether in person or telehealth suits you better.

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What the Call Is Like

It is a conversation, not an intake interview. I'll ask a few questions and leave plenty of room for yours. People often want to know whether I have worked with something like what they are facing, how long therapy takes, or what happens in a session besides talking.

On that second question, I try to be straightforward. Many clients start meeting weekly and move to every other week once things settle. I'm not thinking in terms of years of therapy, and my hope is that you notice something beginning to change early on.

More about my approach
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What Sessions Look Like

  1. Reach out

    Send a note through the contact form on this site.

  2. We find a time

    I'll get back to you to set up the 20 minute phone call at a time that works for you.

  3. You decide

    If it feels right, we book a first session. If not, you have spent nothing but a few minutes.

What Can Shift

Twenty minutes won't change your life. What it can do is tell you whether this is a place where you might start to feel more like yourself again, and that is worth knowing before you spend anything.

Rates in Brief

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. The first step is a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation.

Rates
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Questions People Ask

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. There is no charge for the 20 minute phone call and no obligation afterward.

What does therapy cost after that?

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes, weekly or every two weeks.

Is the call by phone or video?

The consultation is by phone. Sessions afterward can be in person in Rhinebeck or Hudson, or by telehealth anywhere in New York State.

What if I need to cancel a session later?

I ask for 24 hours' notice. Without that notice, the fee for the session is $80.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

Please call or text 988, or call 911. My practice does not provide emergency services.

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Contact

Send a message to set up a free 20 minute phone consultation.

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What to Expect in the First Sessions

For adults in Rhinebeck, Hudson, and across New York wondering what actually happens once they reach out.

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How to Choose a Therapist

Practical ways to choose a therapist in the Hudson Valley or anywhere in New York.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Send me a short message and I'll set up a free 20 minute phone call.

Request a free consultation (845) 532-8336