Free Initial Consultation
A free 15 minute consultation will be scheduled via phone or video to assess needs and preferences for therapy. The purpose of this initial consultation is to determine if Makwa Therapy providers are the best fit for your needs. If we are not the best fit, we will provide referrals for you to reach out to. Please note, we cannot guarantee the availability of any referrals provided.
​
Individual Therapy
A one-on-one session where you and your therapist collaborate to create individual goals that support your mental health, areas of growth and/or needs. Examples of things to bring to Individual Therapy: anxiety, depression, self-worth, identity, relationship dynamics, setting boundaries, stress, professional and/or personal development, parenting skills, performance issues, emotion identification and regulation, adoption, traumatic life experiences, intergenerational trauma and historical trauma.
Family Therapy
A session where the family works together as a group to learn how to manage conflicts, struggles and challenges as a family system.
Examples of what to bring to Family Therapy: conflict resolution, communication skills, parenting skills, setting limits, boundaries, learning unhelpful/helpful family roles and dynamics, expressing emotions, identifying needs, learning how to repair ruptures in relationships, working through life transitions or changes, divorce, separation, learning to establish roles within the family system, grief/loss, illness, trauma, and crisis/safety planning.
Free BIPOC Consultation
This service is for BIPOC folks who need support finding a therapist. A free 15 minute consultation will be scheduled via phone or video to assess needs and preferences for therapy. The purpose of the BIPOC Consultation is to provide resources and recommendations for BIPOC folks looking to start or re-start therapy. Please note, we cannot guarantee the availability of any referrals provided.
​
Couples Therapy
A session where partners learn relationship skills and self-regulation skills while increasing awareness into their relationship dynamics and core issues.
Examples of what to bring to Couples Therapy: conflict resolution, communication skills, boundaries, learning unhelpful/helpful behavior patterns, expressing emotions, identifying needs, learning how to repair ruptures in relationships, working through life transitions or changes, grief or conflict resolution skills.
​
Intensive Therapy
Intensive Therapy sessions are for individuals, couples or families who are feeling stuck in a certain issue, behavior, feeling or pattern. These sessions are two hours long with the following general structure: 30 minutes preparation (gathering information, providing psychoeducation, assessing needs and identifying the target goal for the session), 60-75 minutes of processing (making a shift with the identified target goal), 15-30 minutes of grounding and future planning (ensuring all participants are able to regulate and discuss how to integrate any shifts with the goal into their future work/daily lives).
​
​
​