FAQs

I'm used to handling things on my own, so I've never talked to anyone about this. Does needing therapy mean there's something wrong with me?

Asking for help is a sign of strength, and it's a vital, healthy step toward resolving challenges. Our clients are intelligent, driven, and high-functioning individuals who prioritize therapy as a form of self-care, much like they prioritize exercise or healthy eating. Everyone needs support at various points in their lives, and through our collaboration, we'll assist you in identifying and utilizing your personal strengths.

Therapist vs. Friend/Family: What's the Difference?

A psychotherapist offers a distinct form of support compared to friends or family. As a mental health professional, they are equipped to help you approach your situation from a fresh perspective. They can teach you new skills, provide different viewpoints, and listen without judgment or expectations, while also helping you to listen to yourself. Additionally, therapy offers complete confidentiality, allowing a therapist to assist you in exploring issues in a safe and comfortable environment.

Medication vs. Therapy: Why Not Just Take Medication?

While medication can be effective and, at times, a necessary component of treatment, it primarily addresses symptoms. Our collaborative work aims to delve into the underlying causes of your challenges, explore behavioral patterns, and equip you with strategies to achieve your personal and relational objectives.

Session Structure: What to Expect?

Therapy is a highly individualized process, with each person's issues and goals shaping their unique therapeutic journey. We customize our approach to align with your specific needs.

How long does therapy take?

It's difficult to give a general answer to this question on an FAQ page because each person's situation is different. The duration of therapy needed to achieve your goals depends on your commitment to personal growth and the specific reasons you are seeking therapy.

How can I get the most out of therapy? 

We are delighted you are committed to maximizing your sessions. Your active participation and dedication are vital to your success. For example, if we meet for one session a week, the work you accomplish between sessions will significantly contribute to your personal growth and development.

What does this process look like?

How much will it cost to receive services? (A note on the Public Health Service Act and Good Faith Estimate Law)

The cost of services depends on a number of factors including your provider’s fee, frequency of services, insurance status and type, and duration of treatment. You can receive an estimate of service costs as described below. As of January 1, 2022, under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Please note that mental health treatment is highly individualized and dependent on many factors such as: your specific needs and goals, your schedule, therapist availability, ongoing life challenges, and personal finances. We are confident in our communication of private pay rates, as they are listed on our website and in our practice policies, which is a document provided to and signed by each client prior to scheduling any sessions. We also inform private pay clients of the cost of session upon intake. Further, as a client of our practice, while we can make recommendations regarding frequency and length of therapy, you have agency over when and how often you choose to meet, which inherently means that you will not be surprised by amounts charged. This is generally a collaborative process discussed in treatment as the ongoing nature of your needs change.

While we therefore cannot provide exact estimates of the length of time for your particular treatment (as this varies significantly based on the unique needs of each individual client as well as individual circumstances and/or additional issues that may arise), if you ever wish to determine the total estimated cost over the course of a year, you could simply multiply the fee per session by the number of anticipated sessions. For example, if you see me biweekly, then you would multiply my session fee x 26 weeks to get a total annual estimated cost (not including missed sessions for illness, holidays, vacation, etc.).