MONICA
Monica felt a familiar dampness in her palms as she reached for the doorknob of J.T.
Higgins, Psychotherapist. The standard-issue chrome knob felt cold to her warm hands.
Like skin drawn to dry ice, her hand clung to the fixture. Just turn the knob, Monica,
and we can have this behind us in an hour.
She got the inevitable paperwork from the receptionist and sat down in one of the
waiting room chairs to fill it out. She more or less knew what to expect, but she
still hated the intrusive questionnaire:
• Briefly describe the issues or concerns that have brought you here.
• Please check any current or past issues that affect you.
• Current medical problems.
• Have you previously seen a therapist?
• Have you ever been hospitalized for physical or mental issues?
• Suicide at
