Start Therapy
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step. If you’re considering working together, the process is simple.
Complete intake paperwork
Attend your first session
Schedule Your Consultation
Click here to go straight to my Simple Practice page, where you can easily schedule a free 15-minute consultation at a time that works for you.
Sessions are held via secure telehealth for adults located in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Step One: A Free 15-Minute Consultation
We’ll start with a brief phone call to see whether working together feels like a good fit. You can share what’s bringing you to therapy, and I’ll tell you more about how I work.
This is a low-pressure space — just a chance to talk and see how it feels.
Step Two: Scheduling Your First Session
If we decide to move forward, we’ll choose a weekly session time that works well for both of us. Sessions are 50 minutes and held consistently each week to support depth, momentum, and connection.
Before your first session, you’ll receive a welcome email with paperwork, telehealth instructions, and everything you need to feel prepared and grounded.
What does it mean to be a “good fit”?
A good therapeutic fit isn’t about having perfect answers — it’s about feeling safe enough to be real. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and patterns that show up in relationships.
You may feel aligned with my work if:
You’re thoughtful or reflective (or wanting to be)
You tend to overthink or carry a lot of responsibility for others
You’re curious about the “why” underneath your patterns
You’re navigating a life shift, identity questions, or a sense of “I don’t feel like myself”
You want a warm, collaborative therapist - not a blank slate
Our consultation call will help you get a sense of whether this feels like the right place for you.
Schedule Your Consultation
Click here to go straight to my Simple Practice page, where you can easily schedule a free 15-minute consultation at a time that works for you.
Contact information
nico@nicolevogelsangmft.com
(415) 439-0730
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Pennsylvania and Oregon specializing in anxiety, identity and life transitions