Q: What is the point of therapy?
A: Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you set and achieve the goals you have for yourself. Do you want to become a fantastic parent? Let go and forgive? Become more assertive? How about love yourself? Improve your communication skills? All of these and more are attainable in a safe space,
Q: How do I know if I need therapy?
A: Not only is therapy effective in aiding severe problems become more tolerable, it also is a proven way to make good lives great. Therapy is a wonderful way to treat problems as well as improve on an already satisfactory life.
Q: Why should I go to you as a therapist?
A: Choosing a therapist is like choosing any other service provider. It is a good idea to ask your physician, ask friends or family, visit the practitioner’s website to see if you are a good fit.
If you have a specific issue you’d like to work on, try to find a therapist with expertise in that area. I specialize in the following disorders:
Anxiety
Depression
Posttraumatic Stress
Bipolar
Addictions and
Other Traumas
Q: How long does therapy take?
A: This varies from person to person. Some clients can resolve their discomforts in one brave, bold session. Others take much longer. Some clients visit periodically needing a temporary source of support during a particular life transition. Therapy is focused on the client-whatever your needs are, that is the goal.
Q: Do you take insurance?
A: We currently work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Evernorth (Cigna), Optum (United HealthCare), Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, and Medicaid. If you have a different insurance provider, our services can be billed to most insurance carriers as an out-of-network provider. This means that we are not in the insurance company’s network of providers, but depending on your plan, you may be able to get reimbursed for our services. You can call your insurance carrier to find out what your out-of-network benefits are, or you can call us and provide us information to check on your behalf.
Q: Is what we talk about in therapy confidential?
A: Absolutely. Your confidentiality is important and is treated as such. Therefore, nothing you share in session will be discussed outside of the office without your consent. If you would like to share information, or give an update to your healthcare team, you will need to fill out an authorization permitting this to happen. Our confidentiality policy is detailed on our Forms page.
Q: What is therapy like?
A: Before our initial session, there are forms to fill out which gives me an idea of what you would like to work on. As we continue to meet, depending on your goals, together, we will develop effective coping skills to reduce your discomfort.
