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Preparing for Your First Telehealth Session

Tips and advice to help you feel prepared and comfortable for your initial online counseling session.

Resource Information

Published

October 2, 2025

Last Updated

October 19, 2025

Source

Milton's Place, PLLC

Session basics

• Length: 50–60 minutes 

• Format: In‑person or secure telehealth

• Frequency: typically weekly or biweekly

• Telehealth: you must be physically in Michigan or Minnesota for sessions with our licensed clinicians.


What we’ll do

• Explore what brings you in and what ‘better’ would look like in 6 months.
• Review your history, supports, and current stressors.
• Decide on a small, doable next step for this week.


How to prepare

• Complete intake forms and consent in the portal.
• Choose a private, quiet space; use headphones if possible.
• Jot down a few goals/questions you want to cover.


Fees, insurance, & cancellations

• We accept HSA/FSA and provide superbills for out‑of‑network benefits.
• Please cancel/reschedule by [policy window] to avoid a late fee.


If you’re in crisis

• Call 911 or 988.

• For abuse/neglect concerns in Michigan, call 855‑444‑3911 (MDHHS Centralized Intake).

• For abuse/neglect concerns of minors in Minnesota, contact the county or reservation where the child lives during business hours.

• For abuse/neglect concerns of adults in Minnesota, call 844-880-1574 (Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center)

Need Personalized Support?

While resources are helpful, personalized care can make all the difference.

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Providing compassionate, evidence-based telehealth counseling services across Michigan and Minnesota.

Contact
 

Telehealth in Michigan and Minnesota

Call/Text: (734) 623-9404

Email: info@miltonsplacecounseling.com

*No PHI via email

Hours
 

Monday through Sunday:
By Appointment Only

Telehealth services available across Michigan and Minnesota

Crisis Disclaimer: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

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