Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people seek therapy?
What can I expect in a therapy session?
What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?
What if I don't know what my goals are for therapy?
Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?
Is therapy confidential?
Why do people seek therapy?
People seek therapy for many reasons. Therapy can be used to manage or overcome problems, or to increase specific skills or enjoyment in life. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. When coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair, therapy can help. Therapy can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping for issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship troubles, bereavement, spiritual conflicts, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.
What can I expect in a therapy session?
During sessions you are invited to talk about your interests or concerns in your life or relationships. A session lasts 50 minutes, but some people request longer sessions. You come to therapy as often as you would like, based on your interests, your schedule and your therapist's schedule. Finances often influence how often someone attends therapy. Insurance companies often limit the number of sessions they'll cover. Some people who are in crisis or extreme distress want more than one session per week, at least until the crisis passes. During the time between sessions it is beneficial to think about and process what was discussed and be willing to experiment with new ideas and practices.
What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?
There are many potential benefits from participating in psychotherapy. Often it is helpful just to know that someone understands and appreciates you and your experiences and interests in life. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many people find therapy to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and the daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the potential benefits from therapy may include: Attaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
Accessing or developing skills for improving your experience of yourself, your life and your relationships
Finding solutions to the interests or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Finding new ways to cope
Managing anger, depression and other disruptive challenges
Improving communication skills - learn how to listen to others and have others listen to you
Getting "unstuck" from unhealthy patterns - break old behaviors and develop new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems and get more of what you want from your life and relationships
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
What if I don't know what my goals are for therapy?
You do not have to know what you want to be different in your life or relationships before therapy can begin. Discovering and developing goals for therapy is part of the process of therapy. Sometimes it is helpful to develop specific goals, sometimes it is helpful to have broad goals, and sometimes it is helpful to remain open to discover or rediscover what's important to you before developing specific goals. Therapists are trained to facilitate conversations that can help you access or develop direction in your life and in your therapy and increase the meaningful possibilities available to you.
Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?
Yes, I do accept some insurance plans. Please give me a call to see if your insurance plan is available.
Is therapy confidential?
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include: Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately. Also, if a client is threatening bodily harm to himself or herself, or to another person or persons, the therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
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What can I expect in a therapy session?
What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?
What if I don't know what my goals are for therapy?
Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?
Is therapy confidential?
Why do people seek therapy?
People seek therapy for many reasons. Therapy can be used to manage or overcome problems, or to increase specific skills or enjoyment in life. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. When coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair, therapy can help. Therapy can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping for issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship troubles, bereavement, spiritual conflicts, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives.
What can I expect in a therapy session?
During sessions you are invited to talk about your interests or concerns in your life or relationships. A session lasts 50 minutes, but some people request longer sessions. You come to therapy as often as you would like, based on your interests, your schedule and your therapist's schedule. Finances often influence how often someone attends therapy. Insurance companies often limit the number of sessions they'll cover. Some people who are in crisis or extreme distress want more than one session per week, at least until the crisis passes. During the time between sessions it is beneficial to think about and process what was discussed and be willing to experiment with new ideas and practices.
What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?
There are many potential benefits from participating in psychotherapy. Often it is helpful just to know that someone understands and appreciates you and your experiences and interests in life. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many people find therapy to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, and the daily life. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the potential benefits from therapy may include: Attaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
Accessing or developing skills for improving your experience of yourself, your life and your relationships
Finding solutions to the interests or concerns that led you to seek therapy
Finding new ways to cope
Managing anger, depression and other disruptive challenges
Improving communication skills - learn how to listen to others and have others listen to you
Getting "unstuck" from unhealthy patterns - break old behaviors and develop new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems and get more of what you want from your life and relationships
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
What if I don't know what my goals are for therapy?
You do not have to know what you want to be different in your life or relationships before therapy can begin. Discovering and developing goals for therapy is part of the process of therapy. Sometimes it is helpful to develop specific goals, sometimes it is helpful to have broad goals, and sometimes it is helpful to remain open to discover or rediscover what's important to you before developing specific goals. Therapists are trained to facilitate conversations that can help you access or develop direction in your life and in your therapy and increase the meaningful possibilities available to you.
Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?
Yes, I do accept some insurance plans. Please give me a call to see if your insurance plan is available.
Is therapy confidential?
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include: Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately. Also, if a client is threatening bodily harm to himself or herself, or to another person or persons, the therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
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