Procedimiento de Referencia

If you are considering starting therapy, we understand that you may have been thinking about this for a while now, and you may be finding it hard to take the first step. That’s why we keep the procedure very simple. You do not need a referral from a doctor. You do not need to complete a stack of paperwork. You will not be waiting for weeks or months for an appointment.

1. Take a deep breath. You've already done something important by being here.

2. Check your payment options. Visit our Payment Info page to learn about our rates and
insurance information before reaching out.

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3. Reach out to us. Fill out the contact form on our Contact page to get started. You'll need to

share some basic information including:

Your name, phone number, and email
Who you are seeking therapy for (yourself, your child, etc.)
Your insurance information or how you plan to pay

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4. Prefer to text or call? You can also reach out to us personally:

English: Call or text Donna at 202-285-1690, or email donna@creativewaystherapy.com
Spanish: Call or text Teresa at 202-413-7837, or email teresa@creativewaystherapy.com

5. Leave a message. We do our best to respond to all texts and emails within 3 business days. If

you call and we miss you, we won't be able to call back — so an email is always your best bet!

6. We'll schedule your intake. Donna or Teresa will have a brief conversation with you and then
set up an intake appointment. We do our best to schedule intakes within one week of your
first contact, though this is not always possible.

7. Attend your intake appointment. Your intake will last about an hour — in person or via

telemental health. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, a bit about your history, and

answer any questions you have. If you need to cancel or are running late, please let us know as

soon as possible.

8. Complete your paperwork. If you decide to move forward with therapy at Creative Ways, you'll
sign and upload documents through our secure, HIPAA-compliant online portal.

9. We'll find your match. Donna and Teresa will thoughtfully consider which of our therapists
may be the best fit for you and/or your child, and do their best to connect you to a therapist
within one week of your intake.

1. Take a deep breath. You've already done something important by being here.

2. Check your payment options. Visit our Payment Info page to learn about our rates and
insurance information before reaching out.

3. Reach out to us. Fill out the contact form on our Contact page to get started. You'll need to

share some basic information including:

Your name, phone number, and email

Who you are seeking therapy for (yourself, your child, etc.)

Your insurance information or how you plan to pay

4. Prefer to text or call? You can also reach out to us personally:

English: Call or text Donna at 202-285-1690, or email donna@creativewaystherapy.com

Spanish: Call or text Teresa at 202-413-7837, or email teresa@creativewaystherapy.com

5. Leave a message. We do our best to respond to all texts and emails within 3 business days. If

you call and we miss you, we won't be able to call back — so an email is always your best bet!

6. We'll schedule your intake. Donna or Teresa will have a brief conversation with you and then
set up an intake appointment. We do our best to schedule intakes within one week of your
first contact, though this is not always possible.

7. Attend your intake appointment. Your intake will last about an hour — in person or via

telemental health. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, a bit about your history, and

answer any questions you have. If you need to cancel or are running late, please let us know as

soon as possible.

8. Complete your paperwork. If you decide to move forward with therapy at Creative Ways, you'll
sign and upload documents through our secure, HIPAA-compliant online portal.

9. We'll find your match. Donna and Teresa will thoughtfully consider which of our therapists
may be the best fit for you and/or your child, and do their best to connect you to a therapist
within one week of your intake.

10. Your therapist will reach out. They'll contact you to schedule your first appointment — and
so begins your therapeutic journey!

Creative Ways Therapy

1. Take a deep breath. You've already done something important by being here.

2. Check your payment options. Visit our Payment Info page to learn about our rates and insurance information before reaching out. ​

3. Reach out to us. Fill out the contact form on our Contact page to get started. You'll need to

share some basic information including:

Your name, phone number, and email

Who you are seeking therapy for (yourself, your child, etc.)

Your insurance information or how you plan to pay

4. Prefer to text or call? You can also reach out to us personally:

English: Call or text Donna at 202-285-1690, or email donna@creativewaystherapy.com

Spanish: Call or text Teresa at 202-413-7837, or email teresa@creativewaystherapy.com

5. Leave a message. We do our best to respond to all texts and emails within 3 business days. If

you call and we miss you, we won't be able to call back — so an email is always your best bet!

6. We'll schedule your intake. Donna or Teresa will have a brief conversation with you and then set up an intake appointment. We do our best to schedule intakes within one week of your first contact, though this is not always possible.​

7. Attend your intake appointment. Your intake will last about an hour — in person or via

telemental health. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, a bit about your history, and

answer any questions you have. If you need to cancel or are running late, please let us know as

soon as possible.

8. Complete your paperwork. If you decide to move forward with therapy at Creative Ways, you'll sign and upload documents through our secure, HIPAA-compliant online portal.

9. We'll find your match. Donna and Teresa will thoughtfully consider which of our therapists may be the best fit for you and/or your child, and do their best to connect you to a therapist within one week of your intake.

10. Your therapist will reach out. They'll contact you to schedule your first appointment — and so begins your therapeutic journey!

Creative Ways Therapy

2. Check your payment options. Visit our Payment Info page to learn about our rates and
insurance information before reaching out.

6. We'll schedule your intake. Donna or Teresa will have a brief conversation with you and then
set up an intake appointment. We do our best to schedule intakes within one week of your
first contact, though this is not always possible.

8. Complete your paperwork. If you decide to move forward with therapy at Creative Ways, you'll
sign and upload documents through our secure, HIPAA-compliant online portal.

9. We'll find your match. Donna and Teresa will thoughtfully consider which of our therapists
may be the best fit for you and/or your child, and do their best to connect you to a therapist
within one week of your intake.

10. Your therapist will reach out. They'll contact you to schedule your first appointment — and
so begins your therapeutic journey!