Therapists in Doylestown, PA
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Marla Mathews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide individual, couples and family therapy with great compassion for helping others find their way through life's challenges. Strongly convicted to the belief that all people possess the strength and ability to achieve their personal goals and greater success in their personal lives, I foster growth through listening, humor and warmth, ensuring that my clients feel heard and understood. By guiding my clients towards greater self-awareness and a better understanding of their personal desires, I then work to help my clients develop a path to achieve their goals.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide individual, couples and family therapy with great compassion for helping others find their way through life's challenges. Strongly convicted to the belief that all people possess the strength and ability to achieve their personal goals and greater success in their personal lives, I foster growth through listening, humor and warmth, ensuring that my clients feel heard and understood. By guiding my clients towards greater self-awareness and a better understanding of their personal desires, I then work to help my clients develop a path to achieve their goals.
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Jennifer Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step to talk to a therapist can be overwhelming and frightening. It takes strength and courage, but it can be life changing. My goal is to create a safe, caring and nonjudgemental space for clients to be heard and understood. It is my privilege to work with individuals and couples to instill hope, empowerment, and support personal growth. Communicating feelings in a safe environment promotes healing through expression, which often leads to insight into self and more meaningful connections with others. Taking the first step is the most difficult step.
Taking the first step to talk to a therapist can be overwhelming and frightening. It takes strength and courage, but it can be life changing. My goal is to create a safe, caring and nonjudgemental space for clients to be heard and understood. It is my privilege to work with individuals and couples to instill hope, empowerment, and support personal growth. Communicating feelings in a safe environment promotes healing through expression, which often leads to insight into self and more meaningful connections with others. Taking the first step is the most difficult step.
![Photo of Deborah Kleeman, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/617377a4-6644-4fe7-9a9a-a5110e49dc11/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes life is not easy- it doesn't go the way we planned. Talking to someone who understands is the first step when things become difficult. I am a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 35 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, learning issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
Sometimes life is not easy- it doesn't go the way we planned. Talking to someone who understands is the first step when things become difficult. I am a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 35 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, learning issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
![Photo of Annie Byrne, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1549e482-9a03-4eba-ace1-700ae0473888/1/320x400.jpeg)
Annie byrne is a licensed clinical social worker in pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2018. While therapists complete similar classes on counseling, theories, and techniques, annie believes it is their styles, experiences, and skills that can be different. Some specialize in their "Skill set" while others are eclectic and masters at utilizing different techniques. Their communication and the counseling style are what fuels the relationship. Annie's style is relaxed and conversational.
Annie byrne is a licensed clinical social worker in pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2018. While therapists complete similar classes on counseling, theories, and techniques, annie believes it is their styles, experiences, and skills that can be different. Some specialize in their "Skill set" while others are eclectic and masters at utilizing different techniques. Their communication and the counseling style are what fuels the relationship. Annie's style is relaxed and conversational.
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The Resilience Therapy Group By Robin Pepe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
I have worked in a variety of settings, including private counseling, inpatient treatment, schools, and family centers. I have successfully partnered with many clients to better their lives by advancing their emotional well-being and by giving them the tools to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to promote self-awareness and self-regard, which lead to the emergence of one's best self.
I have worked in a variety of settings, including private counseling, inpatient treatment, schools, and family centers. I have successfully partnered with many clients to better their lives by advancing their emotional well-being and by giving them the tools to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to promote self-awareness and self-regard, which lead to the emergence of one's best self.
![Photo of Jessica Kudera, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ce57fc9-d152-4853-bf8d-65d5276e7dd8/2/320x400.jpeg)
My passion is supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate through the changes in life. Our work together will aim to deepen your understanding of who you are now and who you want to be. When transitions happen you may experience anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, trauma, self esteem issues, school avoidance, or body image issues. It is important to have a support system in place as we manage these changes. During our work together I will support you as you determine what path you would like to take in life. When I work with families it is to support them to stay connected during these times.
My passion is supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate through the changes in life. Our work together will aim to deepen your understanding of who you are now and who you want to be. When transitions happen you may experience anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, trauma, self esteem issues, school avoidance, or body image issues. It is important to have a support system in place as we manage these changes. During our work together I will support you as you determine what path you would like to take in life. When I work with families it is to support them to stay connected during these times.
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Mike Bruckner is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He has realized his love of social work and counseling after spending his life in the insurance business. After raising 3 children, he went back to school and finished his Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Temple University and went on to achieve his Master's Degree at Simmons University. He gained more than two years of invaluable experience as a drug and alcohol counselor at Aldie Behavioral Counseling, where he was hired after undergoing his clinical training.
Mike Bruckner is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He has realized his love of social work and counseling after spending his life in the insurance business. After raising 3 children, he went back to school and finished his Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Temple University and went on to achieve his Master's Degree at Simmons University. He gained more than two years of invaluable experience as a drug and alcohol counselor at Aldie Behavioral Counseling, where he was hired after undergoing his clinical training.
![Photo of Amanda Specht, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac62b3fa-9d6d-4911-ba5e-d816b99e1ce6/2/320x400.png)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
![Photo of Jill Sullivan, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6fc3a383-fee0-4f7c-a230-7e0086798036/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or returning after a break, we can all benefit from taking time to discuss not what is wrong with us, but what is happening around us, and how it is impacting our relationship with ourselves or others in our lives. We all deserve an outlet, a place to be heard, to be understood, and to grow. It is my goal to provide this outlet for you, while also creating a safe and warm environment.
Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, or returning after a break, we can all benefit from taking time to discuss not what is wrong with us, but what is happening around us, and how it is impacting our relationship with ourselves or others in our lives. We all deserve an outlet, a place to be heard, to be understood, and to grow. It is my goal to provide this outlet for you, while also creating a safe and warm environment.
![Photo of Diana Snyder, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/acd7e0b2-2597-494f-b90d-85113cf0c4c7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Diana Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I deeply understand that our relationships mean everything: to our family, our partners, our friends, and ourselves. When we are unhappy and suffering, our needs are not being met in a fundamental way. My vision for successful therapy is allowing the space and time to explore those needs. As a therapist who uses systems theory, I might explore the different ‘parts’ of a person's experience with themselves and others in Individual and Family Therapy. In Couples Therapy, I pull from the Gottman Method as well as EFT to strengthen and heal relationships with fantastic and practical tools.
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I deeply understand that our relationships mean everything: to our family, our partners, our friends, and ourselves. When we are unhappy and suffering, our needs are not being met in a fundamental way. My vision for successful therapy is allowing the space and time to explore those needs. As a therapist who uses systems theory, I might explore the different ‘parts’ of a person's experience with themselves and others in Individual and Family Therapy. In Couples Therapy, I pull from the Gottman Method as well as EFT to strengthen and heal relationships with fantastic and practical tools.
![Photo of Sharon Drexler, PsyD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d46b17b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. . ." (Virginia Satir). I can provide you with the careful support and effective feedback to assist in the resolution of current problems as well as complex patterns of behavior. By offering a safe and empathic environment, patients are encouraged to discover solutions to a myriad of challenges and psychological concerns.
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. . ." (Virginia Satir). I can provide you with the careful support and effective feedback to assist in the resolution of current problems as well as complex patterns of behavior. By offering a safe and empathic environment, patients are encouraged to discover solutions to a myriad of challenges and psychological concerns.
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Jessica Pollner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Do you feel stuck in old patterns? Are you ready to make changes in your life but don't know where to begin? I can help. As a social worker for over 20 years, I have helped individuals and families to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide you a warm and welcoming space to explore the patterns that may be holding you back and tools to use as you begin to move forward.
Do you feel stuck in old patterns? Are you ready to make changes in your life but don't know where to begin? I can help. As a social worker for over 20 years, I have helped individuals and families to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to provide you a warm and welcoming space to explore the patterns that may be holding you back and tools to use as you begin to move forward.
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Tim Van Rheenen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Maybe conflict with your spouse never seems to get resolved, or your secret sexual behavior isn't stopping as easily as you thought it would. If you're feeling confused and hopeless, I can help you get clear about who you were meant to be and to find peace. I want to help you find freedom and discard old ways of living. I work with people of all backgrounds but incorporate Christian principles and practices for those who share that worldview. Reach out today and let's develop a plan together based on your unique story and needs.
Maybe conflict with your spouse never seems to get resolved, or your secret sexual behavior isn't stopping as easily as you thought it would. If you're feeling confused and hopeless, I can help you get clear about who you were meant to be and to find peace. I want to help you find freedom and discard old ways of living. I work with people of all backgrounds but incorporate Christian principles and practices for those who share that worldview. Reach out today and let's develop a plan together based on your unique story and needs.
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Trish R Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
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My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
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Lael Rasch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CPC, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901 (Online Only)
Do you desire to awaken to your deepest passion, to your life purpose, to your potential? Are you ready to craft a life and relationship of your own creative and bold design? Are you in the midst of a life transition desiring to more fully align with your core values and make space for more peace, passion and pleasure? Are you ready to up-level and transform your relationships and more masterfully connect, communicate and cohabitate? I'd be honored to partner with you and support you in creating a life that is in full alignment with your deepest desires, a life infused with joy and abundance, a life that you absolutely love.
Do you desire to awaken to your deepest passion, to your life purpose, to your potential? Are you ready to craft a life and relationship of your own creative and bold design? Are you in the midst of a life transition desiring to more fully align with your core values and make space for more peace, passion and pleasure? Are you ready to up-level and transform your relationships and more masterfully connect, communicate and cohabitate? I'd be honored to partner with you and support you in creating a life that is in full alignment with your deepest desires, a life infused with joy and abundance, a life that you absolutely love.
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Shannon Minnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
Over the past 19 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
![Photo of Asia Rose Irgangladen, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6eb79793-497e-4486-b4af-8698e2649182/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that you are your own best guide. Together, we will work to peel away the layers of expectations and "shoulds" that may be blocking you from hearing your own heart and inner compass. We will work together to identify and understand your triggers and patterns, so that you can live a life that is authentically aligned with what makes you happy and fulfilled. Let's journey together towards greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, and create a life that is truly your own. I am an LPC intern attending University of Pennsylvania. I am dedicated to building a strong therapeutic relationship where we can explore and grow
I believe that you are your own best guide. Together, we will work to peel away the layers of expectations and "shoulds" that may be blocking you from hearing your own heart and inner compass. We will work together to identify and understand your triggers and patterns, so that you can live a life that is authentically aligned with what makes you happy and fulfilled. Let's journey together towards greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, and create a life that is truly your own. I am an LPC intern attending University of Pennsylvania. I am dedicated to building a strong therapeutic relationship where we can explore and grow
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Jane Ajaya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts, compulsions and addictions. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.
If you find discord between different parts of yourself and between you and people or situations in your life, consider embarking on this journey to personal freedom and self-discovery. This work is about finding your own inner balance and resolution and feeling free to express your authenticity. I work with mood disorders, anxiety, sleep, stress, family and relationship conflicts, compulsions and addictions. I use my own mix of many theoretical and practice techniques in the service of your resolution, integration and wholeness, with special expertise in relationship counseling, spirituality and gender issues.
![Photo of Jacqueline Bardyn, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/519a7808-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jacqueline Bardyn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, struggling with internal thoughts and judgments or stuck in your anxiety, depression or relationship patterns, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I follow a solution focused and cognitive-behavioral orientation to therapy, which focuses on how thoughts affect the way people feel and act. My approach is supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-focused, yet tailored to each client. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and insightful environment in order to help individuals work through their stressors.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Doylestown, PA
500+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Doylestown, PA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
75% | Self Esteem |
72% | Coping Skills |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Relationship Issues |
60% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Aetna |
78% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Doylestown, PA see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Doylestown?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.