Therapist is over ten minutes late for first appointment - red flag?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d be ok with it assuming she made up the time and it was a rare occurrence. I think it’s unprofessional if it happens repeatedly and unacceptable if you get a shorter session. It’s a shame that it’s your first impression.

This. What did she say OP?

She didn’t even mention it. She was 20 minutes late, and the “intake” was fifteen minutes. They want to bill me $150. It was not a good experience.

I'd dispute that with insurance and find a new therapist.