Booking Guide
You are ready to begin therapy, yet are feeling overwhelmed and do not know where to start. This guide is dedicated to help you identify the best booking option for you. Finding the therapist for your needs is important. Willow Path Collective is dedicated to ensuring you feel confident in your decision.
A 15-Minute Free Consultation is a great start for you if you are:
Assessing if Esmeralda Cardenas, LPC, PMH-C would be a good fit for you
Have questions about the therapy approach
Want to gauge how it feels to speak with the therapist
You are nervous and don’t know where to begin
You have questions about scheduling logistics
What you will need to prepare for your Free 15-Minute Consultation:
Bring any questions that will help you assess goodness of fit
Scheduling logistics? Identify days and times that will work best for you in order to discuss during the call
If unsure of what to ask that is okay, the consultation call can help with that
Evaluate what you are looking for in a therapist and feel free to address it in the conversation
A full 55-Minute Session is great for you if you are:
Ready to begin therapy with Esmeralda Cardenas, LPC, PMH-C
Are looking for a specialist in perinatal/pregnancy/postpartum/maternal mental health
Esmeralda Cardenas, LPC, PMH-C is trained and certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International since 2020
Are looking for Christian therapy that will honor your faith practices
This is not enforced, all are welcomed
Are looking for a therapist that values goals, and gently challenges toward healing and growth
Enjoy incorporating “homework” outside of therapy sessions (ex: worksheets, videos, podcasts, tailored activities)
Prefer virtual appointments that add flexibility for your life and schedule
Booking your 55-Minute Intake Session (Initial Intake Assessment):
To book, select the “Book Intake Appointment” button below, which will take you to my practice portal
Scroll down to “New client? Request appointment”
Select “Initial Intake Assessment,” then “Video Office,” which will provide the most current openings
Upon confirmation of appointment, intake paperwork will be sent to your email from a secure portal
Any further questions, concerns or issues with scheduling can be addressed via email at info@willowpathcollective.com or via contact page
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead