Information to help you get started with us

If you previously received services from us please reach out to your previous clinician directly to schedule a 15-minute free consultation to discuss whether it would be appropriate to return. If you do not have your previous clinician’s contact information use the button below to reach out.

We are currently accepting new clients! Please follow the steps below to get started. 

To help us understand your family's needs and match you with the right clinician, please fill out our online inquiry form. It takes just a few minutes to share basic details about what you are seeking support for.

Once you submit the form, our team will review your information and reach out (typically within 24 business hours, though it may take up to a week during peak inquiry times). We will schedule a brief phone consultation to answer your questions, discuss your goals, determine therapist availability (with practice founder Elizabeth Orthmann, LMFT, or Registered Associate Josie Buchta, MA), and ensure our practice is the right fit for your family.

Before beginning regular therapy sessions, you will meet with your assigned therapist for a comprehensive Mental Health Assessment.

• For younger children: This initial appointment is typically conducted with parents or primary caregivers to discuss background history, developmental milestones, and current concerns.
• For older adolescents: This session may include both the teen and parents, balancing family perspectives with privacy for the adolescent.

Together, we will establish clear, collaborative goals for the therapeutic journey ahead.

Following the assessment, regular therapy sessions will be scheduled. Whether utilizing play, art, narrative work, sandtray therapy, or parent consultation, we will work side-by-side with your family along every step of the path toward healing and growth.

• Check Your Voicemail: Please ensure your voicemail inbox is activated, configured, and has space to receive new messages so we can reach you by phone.
• Check Your Email Spam Folder: Email responses from our office can occasionally be filtered into spam or junk folders. Please keep an eye out for messages from our team.
• Out-of-Network Practice: Storytellers is an out-of-network provider. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide monthly Superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement upon request.