Starting Psychotherapy/FAQ's

WHAT WILL THERAPY DO FOR ME?

Help alleviate pain and confusion
Help you resolve past issues
Help develop coping skills
Help develop better relationships with yourself and others

HOW LONG WILL THERAPY TAKE?

Length of treatment and successful treatment depends on two factors: 1) the skill of the therapist and 2) client's willingness and/or ability to be a partner in his or her treatment.

For treatment to be successful, both the therapist and the client must work together. But you must make the choice to participate in therapy and you ultimately must make the choice to change. A therapist can only guide you.

Strong feelings may come up during the course of therapy. Feelings which have long been buried such as anger, disappointment, frustration, sadness, loneliness. This is part of the process and important to bring forth in order to deal with them. This is when it is critical that you need to trust your therapist to guide you through this part of the therapy.

Ultimately, you will discover your potential, your personal happiness and engage in healthier relationships.

LENGTH OF SESSIONS

Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Couples sessions can sometimes be 90 minutes. The fee is then adjusted to reflect the longer length.

PAYMENT, FEES AND INSURANCE

Your fee will be arranged at the time of the first session. Unless otherwise arranged, fees are payable at the end of the therapeutic hour. Checks and cash are acceptable. I also accept Visa and MasterCard, but there is a 3% administrative fee charged.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All communications are confidential. I take this responsibility very seriously. You own the information, and I cannot under law give that information to anyone without your expressed written permission.

MY COMMITMENT TO YOU

I promise to give you my utmost understanding, attention, protection and support. I will endeavor to be honest with you and treat you will respect and caring. Please feel free to ask questions and discuss your therapy with me, as I believe that working collaboratively is the best way to help you find your true inner strength.