Clinical Intake Assessments 101: What To Ask + How To Structure Session So It Doesn't Feel Daunting!

That first intake assessment/session when working with a new therapy client can feel sterile, clinical, and daunting. But it doesn't have to! I often hear therapists say they have a bunch of questions they just have to get through in that first appointment. That doesn't usually feel free flowing and authentic like therapy should. Today I am teaching you how to structure an intake assessment, what questions you may be needing to ask, how to set up an intake assessment to your advantage (hint: telephone consultation calls and intake questionaries), and how to have a less clinical overall question heavy session. Instead, I teach you how to make it conversational, relationship focused, client centered intake assessment that flows better and doesn't feel daunting! To learn how to do an effective telephone consultation call, watch here:    • An Intentional and Effective Therapy Consu...   If you are new here, please subscribe and follow along for all the tips, tools, and honest conversations you need to hear in order to thrive as a mental health professional. My goal is to help you feel more confident and competent in your work with clients because good mental health professionals are the backbone of our profession! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. While I'm not YOUR clinical supervisor (hence the channel name), I deeply believe everyone should have the knowledge, tools, and answers to their questions to ensure they are having the best supervision experience they can have. My goal is to help launch you into your journey as a licensed therapist or mental health professional feeling confident and competent. And since I'm not YOUR clinical supervisor, please always seek consultation and supervision. Nothing said in this video is in replacement of good clinical supervision or should be considered a clinical recommendation. Talk to your supervisor first always!