Waitlist
If you reached out for a therapist whose schedule is full at this time but are willing to wait until they are ready for you, we would be happy to add you to their waitlist. The FAQs below will help you know what to expect and to determine whether or not the waitlist is right for you. We regret that your preferred therapist is not available for you at this time, but we would be happy to assist you as you determine next steps.
How does a waitlist work?
Once a therapist stops taking new clients, he or she monitors their caseload to assess when it is time to add a new client to their schedule. When that time comes, the therapist will ask administrative staff to put someone on their schedule from the waitlist and administrative staff will begin reaching out to those on the waitlist (in order) to see if they are still interested, giving them 48 hours to respond before moving to the next person. Sometimes the list moves more quickly than others, so it can be guesswork to give a time estimate. However, we would be happy to tell you how many people are currently on the list and to discuss your situation in order to determine whether there might be a great fit for your needs with a shorter wait. We can also suggest alternatives if we cannot care well for your particular situation at this time.
How do I know if the therapist I want to see has a waitlist?
Simply contact us, and we will be happy to tell you whether your therapist has a waitlist and how many people are currently on it.
How long will it take if I am on a waitlist?
That is a great question! And a difficult one to answer! Sometimes the waitlist moves quickly because when we reach out to people on the list, they have found other options or are no longer interested. Other times it moves very slowly. If you are added to the waitlist, we will do our best to judge approximately how long you can expect to wait. We will tell you how many people are ahead of you and how long the last person who was added to a therapist's schedule had been waiting. Once you have been added to a waitlist, you are welcome to call or email at any time to see how it is progressing.
If you decide that a projected wait time is too long, our office staff can recommend a therapist who would be a suitable alternative for your situation. Or, if you would like be put on your preferred therapist’s waitlist and see another therapist on staff in the meantime, we can do that as well.
If you decide that a projected wait time is too long, our office staff can recommend a therapist who would be a suitable alternative for your situation. Or, if you would like be put on your preferred therapist’s waitlist and see another therapist on staff in the meantime, we can do that as well.
Can I be put on more than one waitlist?
Yes, you can.
How do I get on a waitlist?
You will need to email our office and include your name, phone number, and the list or lists to which you would like to be added. When it is time to add you to a schedule, we will reply to the email you send us, so it would be wise to email from an email address that you check regularly. When we reach out, you will have 48 hours to respond whether or not you are still interested before we move to the next person on the list.