Frequently Asked Questions

A free 20-minute consultation is a brief, low-pressure conversation — typically by phone or video — to get a sense of whether counseling with Dr. Reilly might be a good fit. It's a chance for you to ask questions, describe what brings you in, and hear a bit about how the work tends to go. There's no commitment on either side. If it seems like a good match, you can schedule an intake appointment. If not, Dr. Reilly will do his best to point you toward something that might be a better fit.

The first session is an intake conversation. It's a chance to talk in more depth about what brings you in, your history, and what you're hoping for from counseling. Dr. Reilly will ask questions, you'll ask questions, and together you'll begin to get a sense of what the work might look like. It doesn't typically feel like the beginning of "real" therapy — more like a thorough, thoughtful conversation that sets the foundation for what comes next.

It depends. Some people come in with a specific, circumscribed concern and make meaningful progress in 8–12 sessions. Others are working on deeper, longer-standing patterns and find the work most useful over a year or more. Dr. Reilly doesn't have a predetermined timeline — the pace and duration emerge from the work itself, and from what you're trying to accomplish. You're always free to step back, take a break, or end at any point.

Yes. Sessions are available via secure telehealth video for clients in Idaho. Many clients find telehealth convenient and just as effective as in-person work for most concerns. If you're curious whether telehealth is a good fit for your situation, it's worth asking during the consultation.