FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy is a confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences with a trained professional. The goal is to help you better understand yourself, work through challenges, and build tools for lasting change.

Most people can benefit from therapy regardless of specific challenges.

The American Psychological Association suggests considering therapy when something causes distress and interferes with some part of life, particularly when:

• Thinking about or coping with the issue takes up at least an hour each day

• The issue causes embarrassment or makes you want to avoid others

• The issue has caused your quality of life to decrease

• The issue has negatively affected school, work, or relationships

• You’ve made changes in your life or developed habits to cope with the issue

The answer to this question depends upon a few factors:

• The client's needs

• The client's financial budget

• The client's goals

• The types of issues and/or concerns the client is experiencing

• The severity of said concerns

• The support network and resources of the client

• The type of treatment being sought (EMDR, CBT, DBT, etc.)

• The readiness of the client

Many clients notice improvements within the first few sessions. Most of my clients initially meet with me weekly, and then transition to bi-weekly and so on. Clients are free to discontinue services at any time.

Generally, during the first session, the client and I get to know each other a little bit to get an idea of how we will proceed. I typically gather some information about you to get a better picture of you and your life. Some examples of questions that I may ask are:

• What brings you to therapy at this time?

• For how long has _____________ been going on?

• What is your family dynamic like?

• What are some thing you'd like to develop or improve?

I also encourage clients to ask me any questions that they may have.

• No waiting in traffic

• You don't have to leave early or "get ready"

• Be in the comfort of your home

• Save time, gas money, etc.

• A great option for remote areas

• If you're feeling under the weather, there's no need to worry about getting others sick

• You can wear your pajamas, sip on some tea or coffee, and get comfy while we put the pieces together!

Yep! I use a HIPAA-Compliant video software designed for therapists and doctors who see clients online.

No, I am an out-of-network provider. I am happy to provide clients with an invoice/Superbill to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.