How to Get Started with Therapy

I find that starting with a 15-20 minute phone consultation, free of charge, works best. We’ll explore what your needs are and you’ll get the chance to ask any questions that you may have about me. If you decide you’d like to meet face-to-face, we will schedule a session at my office.

On the contact page of this website under forms, you will find the Treatment Agreement and Limits of Confidentiality form, the Individual Information form, and the Consent for Texting or Emailing form. Please print, fill out, and bring them to your first session. Or if you prefer, I will have them for you at the office to fill out in person.

How long is a therapy session?

Sessions are 50 minutes. Longer sessions can be requested.

How long are people in therapy?

Each person is unique and the issues that bring people to therapy will influence the length of treatment. Some treatment can be relatively short, extending over the course of several months. For other issues, such as eating disorders, depression and trauma, it takes longer because we work on shifting a belief and coping system that has been in existence for many years.

How often do we meet?

During our initial consultation call, we’ll discuss what times work for us to meet. We will set aside a specific date and time to meet each week. Based on your treatment and your needs, we can always change the frequency of our sessions. I see some people once a week and sometimes up to five times per week.

Practice

Antonia Noble Ludwig Psy.D MFT
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
5655 Lindero Cyn. Rd. #225
Westlake Village CA 91362
805 231 8162