Before your first session with a provider, you will likely receive an email containing a secure link to a series of intake forms. Completing these forms may take some time, but they are important for Grow Therapy and your provider to gather the necessary information to ensure you receive the proper care. Therefore, it's essential to fill out these documents thoughtfully and accurately.

When you book your appointment through the Grow Therapy Marketplace, you are required to acknowledge the following policies:

This guide covers intake forms and measures your provider may request. Unlike the policies, these forms are personalized to your mental health journey and are completed on your own time or during a session with your provider.

Grow's intake form collects biopsychosocial information for your provider to consider while developing a care strategy personalized to your current experience and needs. These questions may include why you are seeking counseling, your expectations of counseling, a request for any family history of mental health and medical issues, a history of relationships, your career status, and your family situation.

If your provider decides to send intake forms before your first appointment, you will receive an email notification asking you to complete your "mental health check-in." This check-in may include several questionnaires designed to gather information about your well-being, including tools like the GAD-7, PHQ-9, TA, QOL, and the intake form.
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Your mental health check-ins include questionnaires that help your therapist provide measurement-informed care (MIC). MIC is most effective when integrated into therapy, which is why you will be encouraged to complete check-ins regularly. This process not only offers valuable insights for your therapist but also empowers you to take an active role in your treatment. Your therapist may send you the following questionnaires:
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While you complete an intake form once for each provider requesting one, your mental health check-ins, or measurement-based forms, are sent every few appointments, following your insurer's or provider's preferred schedule.
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Responses to each measurement-based questionnaire are scored in points, which are then summed to produce a total score. The following example illustrates how the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is scored:

Once you begin completing your measures at a regular cadence, you can track your progress over time. Click here to learn more about viewing your scores to these questionnaires from the Account section of your Client Portal.

Each provider on Grow Therapy manages their own private practice. Your provider may request that you fill out additional forms. This process can differ by provider, and any additional forms will be sent to you directly by the provider.

The information in your intake forms allows your selected provider to ensure they match your needs. If a provider decides they aren't a good fit, they may refer you to a different provider with different experience or specializations.