Frequently asked questions.

What can I expect during the first session?"

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet face-to-face. At this time, your therapist will provide a comprehensive assessment, which will take into account your personal history, present-day concerns, and what you might be hoping for in the therapeutic process. If you have specific goals for therapy and/or beyond, you can talk about those, too. Together, you’ll address any concerns or questions you have regarding therapy, and identify a plan to move forward with. If you both agree to continue working together, therapy will begin during the following session. If, for any reason, you and/or your therapist don't believe that working together is the best fit for you, we’ll provide you with specific referrals based on the comprehensive assessment provided.

"How long will I be in therapy for?"

Depending on your needs and goals, we can determine together how long would be most helpful and beneficial to you.

"How often do I need to come in?"

Therapy is most powerful when it's conducted weekly. This is verified by countless studies and my professional experience as a therapist. Without a doubt, we’ve found that clients who commit to weekly sessions for the duration of treatment make the greatest transformations. Occasionally, it may be appropriate to meet more or less often, depending on your needs.

"How long is an appointment?"

A standard individual session is 45 minutes long. Appointments are typically at the same day and time each week. 

"Do you offer video or phone sessions?"

If you’re unable to make it to therapy in person, phone or video sessions are available on a case-by-case basis.

"I see the terms 'psychotherapy,' 'therapy,' and 'counseling,' out there. What’s the difference?"

Not much! They’re pretty much just different words for the same thing. We use these words interchangeably to describe the process of working through what stands between you and your potential.

One word out there with a potentially different meaning is "coaching." There is no licensing requirement to market oneself as a coach, or life coach, however many licensed professionals offer coaching services. Be mindful of the training and experience of any practitioner you may consider working with. 

“Can I follow you on social media?”

You’re welcome to follow our professional social media pages. We don’t follow, friend, comment, respond, or make other similar connections on social media with clients, or their family members or friends. This is to protect your confidentiality and privacy. If you choose to follow us on social media, it’s at your own risk. Please note, this is not a way to contact us for any reason, especially an emergency.

"Do you take insurance?"

We are out-of-network providers, which means we don’t accept payment from insurance companies directly. Your plan, however, may reimburse you a portion of your financial investment if you have out-of-network coverage.

Here are some questions to ask your insurance provider:

a.  What are my routine behavioral health care benefits?
b.  Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
c.  What is my deductible and have I met it?
d.  What amount do you cover for out of network providers?
e.  What credentials must my therapist have for me to receive reimbursement? (My therapist is an LMHC).

For more information about using your out-of-network coverage, see Rates.

"Why don’t you take insurance?"

When a therapist accepts payment from an insurance company, in return, they must submit a diagnosis and provide ongoing documentation of your treatment. Your privacy is important to us and we believe your treatment should stay between you and your therapist. Additionally, policy benefits change constantly, and often without warning – quite possibly at a crucial point in your therapy. By taking financial responsibility for your treatment, you are in full control of your services.