What to Expect on Your Free 15-Minute Consultation Call
Most people who book a consultation call with me have already read a few pages on this site. They have a sense of what somatic therapy is. They know they want something different from what they've tried before. What they're not sure about is whether I'm the right person for them, and whether they'll know after a 15-minute call.
That's exactly what the call is for.
Here's what actually happens, what I'm listening for, and how to know if we're a fit.
What This Call Is and What It Isn't
It's a conversation, not an intake. I'm not collecting your full history. You're not committing to anything. Neither am I, technically, though I'll tell you clearly on the call if I think I can help you.
The call runs 15 minutes (sometimes longer if we need the time). That's enough time to get a real sense of fit. If we both feel it, we talk next steps. If it's not a match, I'll tell you honestly and point you toward someone who's better suited.
I don't think I'm the right therapist for everyone. I work with a specific set of people: high-achieving women in LA and NC who are done intellectualizing their anxiety and want to work at the nervous system level. If that's not you, I'd rather you find someone who fits than waste both our time.
What I'm Listening For
I'll ask one question: what brought you to reach out?
You don't need to have a polished answer. I'm not assessing your story for severity or complexity. I'm listening for whether your experience lands in the territory I work in, for example, anxiety that lives in the body, nervous system dysregulation, high-functioning patterns that look fine on the outside and feel relentless on the inside.
I'm also noticing the call itself. How you describe what's happening. Whether there's a gap between what you say you feel and how you're saying it. That gap is usually where the real work is.
What to Tell Me
You don't need to prepare much. A few sentences on what's been going on and what you're hoping changes. If you've been in therapy before, it helps to know what worked and what didn't. If you've never been in therapy, that's fine too.
If you're specifically looking for a gender-affirming care letter in NC or LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, you can say that upfront. It helps me confirm I can meet what you need before we go further.
What We'll Cover
By the end of the call, you'll know:
What I actually do in sessions and how it differs from standard talk therapy
Whether your situation fits the work I do
What somatic therapy or anxiety therapy with me looks like practically as far as session length, frequency, what to expect early on
Cost, scheduling, and how out-of-network reimbursement works
Next steps if we decide to move forward
If you're in NC, the same process applies. Sessions are fully virtual through online therapy in North Carolina.
If You Feel Anxious About the Call
That's normal. Most people do. Reaching out for therapy is one of those things that's easy to think about and harder to actually do.
A few things that help: write down the one or two things you most want me to know before you get on the call. That way if your mind goes blank, you have something to fall back on. And remember, if the call feels off, you don't have to book a session. This is low-stakes by design.
If you've been sitting on the idea of reaching out for a while, this is probably the moment. The call costs nothing and takes 15 minutes.
Book your free consultation here.
About the Author
Katie Hargreaves, LCSW, LCAS, is a somatic therapist based in Hollywood, CA, licensed in California and North Carolina. She works with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, and the specific exhaustion of keeping everything together while feeling like something is fundamentally wrong underneath. Her practice is private pay, fully virtual for NC clients, and built around 75-minute sessions that give the nervous system time to actually do something. Learn more at katiehargreavestherapy.com.
