One-on-one support, focused on you.
Individual therapy is one-on-one time with a licensed clinician, a space to slow down, understand what you’re carrying, and work through it at your own pace. It’s the most flexible way to get support, since your sessions are shaped entirely around what you’re experiencing.
Overview
Individual therapy is regular, private time with one clinician who gets to know you and your situation over time. Sessions are usually weekly or every other week, 45 to 55 minutes, and the pace is set by you. Some weeks are about working through something specific, others are just about checking in.
Because sessions are one-on-one, there’s no group dynamic to navigate and no shared agenda to accommodate. Your therapist can go wherever is most useful that week.
Who This May Help
Individual therapy works well in a wide range of situations. These are some of the most common reasons people start.
- You want focused, private attention on something specific, such as a relationship, a decision, or a pattern you keep repeating
- You are managing anxiety, depression, grief, or a major life transition
- You have tried group settings before and prefer one-on-one conversation
- You are working through trauma or something you are not ready to discuss in a group
- You want a consistent space to think out loud with someone who remembers your history
What to Expect
From your first conversation to ongoing sessions, here is how it usually goes.
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A short intake conversation
We talk through what brought you in and match you with a clinician suited to it.
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Your first session
Mostly listening and questions: your history, what you want to work on, and what pace feels right.
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Ongoing sessions
Most people meet weekly or every other week, 45 to 55 minutes, with the same clinician each time.
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Regular check-ins
You and your clinician revisit what is working and adjust the focus as things change.
Individual Therapy FAQs
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Many people start because something in daily life feels harder than it should, and you do not need a label or a clear explanation to begin.
How often are sessions?
Most people meet weekly or every other week, for 45 to 55 minutes. Your clinician will recommend a starting cadence and adjust it as needed.
Is this different from group therapy?
Yes. Individual therapy is private, one-on-one time focused entirely on you, while group therapy is a facilitated conversation with others working on similar things. Some people do both.
How long will I be in therapy?
It varies. Some people come for a few months around a specific difficulty; others stay longer. There is no fixed length, and you and your clinician will revisit this together.