Send a referral

Send a referral

Share the key details and send them to our team. We’ll help with next steps.

Overview

Thanks for referring someone to AB Holistic. This page explains what to include so we can help faster.

Send referrals to: support@abholistic.com. If you prefer to speak with someone, call (888) 877-7022 or (253) 300-1141.

Support Highlights

Clear checklist

Know exactly what information helps most.

Faster response

A complete referral helps us act quickly.

Simple next step

Use Get started to continue to our main portal if needed.

What to include in a referral

To help us respond quickly, include:

• Name and best contact method (with consent).
• Primary concern / symptoms.
• Preferences (telehealth, language, schedule).
• Any relevant safety details.

Where to send it

Email: support@abholistic.com

Phone: (888) 877-7022 / (253) 300-1141

Privacy and confidentiality in

Everything discussed in Send a referral sessions is confidential. Clinicians follow strict professional and legal standards for privacy, and the limits of that confidentiality — such as imminent safety concerns — are explained clearly in plain language at the start of care.

For people using telehealth in , sessions are conducted through encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platforms. You can join from your car, your home, or any private space — the session stays secure regardless of where you are.

• Sessions are confidential under professional ethical standards
• Telehealth platforms are encrypted and HIPAA-compliant
• Confidentiality limits explained clearly before starting

What progress tends to look like

Improvement rarely happens in a straight line. Most people notice changes in specific areas first — better sleep, fewer reactive moments, or clearer thinking — before seeing broader shifts in how they feel day to day. Tracking even small wins helps sustain momentum when harder weeks come.

The skills built during Send a referral support are meant to extend beyond sessions. The goal isn't dependence on appointments — it's building tools that work in real situations, reducing the need to manage everything alone.

• Early wins often show up in sleep quality or concentration
• Skills practiced between sessions compound over time
• Progress reviews help keep the approach calibrated

What a first appointment typically covers

The first session is mostly about listening. Your clinician will ask about what's been difficult, what you've already tried, and what a better week would look like for you. There's no expectation that you have the full picture — the intake process helps organize that together.

By the end of the first session, most people leave with at least one concrete next step and a clearer sense of what the care path looks like. Nothing is locked in after one conversation.

• Open conversation — no right or wrong answers
• Review of relevant history at your own pace
• Clear next step before the session ends

Practical tools you can use between sessions

Much of the benefit from Send a referral support comes from what happens outside of appointments. Clinicians often suggest simple, repeatable practices — journaling prompts, brief grounding exercises, or structured check-ins — that reinforce what's discussed during sessions.

These tools are chosen based on what's actually disrupting your life, not pulled from a generic list. Over time, they become habits that reduce the frequency and intensity of difficult episodes.

• Short daily practices that fit into existing routines
• Techniques for managing acute stress in the moment
• Ways to track patterns between appointments

Telehealth vs. in-person care in

Telehealth has become a preferred option for many people in because it removes the barriers of travel time and rigid scheduling. For Send a referral support, remote sessions are clinically equivalent to in-person care for most presentations.

In-person sessions may be more appropriate in certain situations — some assessments, for example, benefit from a physical presence. During intake, your clinician can help determine which format is the better fit for your specific situation.

• Telehealth removes travel time and scheduling friction
• Remote and in-person care are equivalent for most conditions
• Format can be discussed and adjusted during care

When to reach out

Support is most useful when symptoms are making everyday tasks harder — not only during a crisis. If Send a referral concerns are affecting sleep, work, relationships, or how you feel about the day ahead, those are meaningful signals worth paying attention to.

If you're in and have been putting off getting support because you're not sure it's "serious enough," that concern is common and understandable. Most people find that earlier engagement leads to faster, more lasting improvement.

• Symptoms don't need to be severe to be worth addressing
• Earlier support generally means shorter recovery
• An intake call can help you decide if it's the right time

What to Expect

Gather key info

Include consent and the best way to reach the person.

Send it to our team

Use the email on this page or visit the main Contact page.

We follow up

We’ll help with next steps and coordination.

Safety and Next Steps

This information is educational and is not crisis care. If safety is at risk or urgent support is needed, use local crisis resources or call the appropriate local emergency number. A practical next step is to request a consultation and discuss whether online care is a good fit.

Questions Worth Asking

Do you need written consent?

If sharing personal health information, consent is important. Share only what you’re authorized to share.

Where should I start if I’m not sure?

Use the main Contact page link on this page, or call us for guidance.