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# Starting Therapy

 General information about starting therapy with Shift Collab.

- [Choosing Between a Meet and Greet or Initial Therapy Session](https://support.shiftcollab.com/choosing-between-a-meet-and-greet-or-initial-therapy-session)
- [How to book a therapy session at Shift Collab](https://support.shiftcollab.com/how-to-book-a-therapy-session-at-shift-collab)
- [What can I expect from therapy?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-can-i-expect-from-therapy)
- [What can I expect from my first session?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-can-i-expect-from-my-first-session)
- [Can I have a free 15-minute consultation before my full 50 minute session?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/can-i-get-a-free-15-minute-consultation-before-booking-a-session)
- [How long can I expect to be in therapy?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/how-long-can-i-expect-to-be-in-therapy)
- [How do I find the right therapist for me?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/how-do-i-find-the-right-therapist-for-me)
- [What is the difference between a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-registered-social-worker-and-a-registered-psychotherapist)
- [Can you provide a mental health diagnosis, or prescribe medication?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/can-you-complete-a-diagnosis-or-prescribe-medication)
- [What types of therapy services do you offer?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-types-of-therapy-services-do-you-offer-1)
- [How to use Jane Video for appointments](https://support.shiftcollab.com/using-jane-video)
- [Do you offer couples or family therapy?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/couples-family-therapy)
- [How do I book an appointment for my child who is under 18?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/i-want-to-book-an-appointment-for-my-child-who-is-under-18-can-i-do-that)
- [Are psychotherapy interns qualified to help me?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/are-psychotherapy-interns-qualified-to-help-me)
- [What is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-does-qualifying-mean-for-registered-psychotherapists)
- [What type of therapy modality is right for me?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/what-type-of-therapy-modality-is-right-for-me)
- [Do any of your therapists provide sessions in ASL?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/asl-sessions)
- [How do I book an appointment with a Maple therapist?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/how-do-i-book-an-appointment-with-a-maple-therapist)
- [I want to book an appointment for someone who is over 18, can I do that?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/i-want-to-book-an-appointment-for-someone-else-who-is-over-18-can-i-do-that)
- [How do I book family therapy?](https://support.shiftcollab.com/how-do-i-book-family-therapy)

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