Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need therapy?
If you are finding it hard to stay regulated throughout the day, having relationship struggles due to certain patterns of thinking, big emotions, past experiences, or your healthy coping strategies are not helping anymore—then therapy may be beneficial to you. It is okay not to be okay! I believe that every person finds themselves needing therapy at some point in their lives.
How do I find the right therapist for me?
There are so many factors to consider here. Therapy is such a unique service because one of the main factors that makes it work is the relationship you have with the therapist. You want to make sure that you find a therapist who makes you feel seen, heard, and understood. You want to be able to connect to your therapist as a person. Some other things to consider would be whether or not they take your insurance if you are looking to use insurance assistance, how much their fee per session is, where are they located, and what types of clients do they work with. If you are looking for a particular modality of therapy (i.e. CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.), make sure you find someone that has that specific training experience.
How long does therapy last?
This is different for every client. I have worked with clients for a few months, a year or for a few years. The frequency of sessions will decrease as therapy goes on. How long therapy lasts is usually determined by the client and therapist.
How often do clients attend therapy?
I usually recommend clients coming in weekly or bi-weekly at the beginning of therapy. This is important to me because I want to start building a relationship with you and ensure that I am getting to know you and the struggles you are having. As therapy continues and goals are met, sessions will decrease in frequency (i.e. every three weeks, once a month, every two months) until therapy is completed. We will take time to celebrate all the progress you have made and prepare you for therapy ending.
Why is therapy so expensive?
I know that therapy is not the most inexpensive service. My perspective is that therapy is an investment in yourself that is worth the time and money you dedicate for it! Therapists go through several years of training to do this job— getting post-masters experience through supervision from a licensed therapist, hundreds of hours of client sessions, as well as completing yearly continued education after being fully licensed. This is a beautiful thing because you want the person you are entrusting your vulnerability with to be well trained and a safe place for you to process through life’s struggles. I talk to clients about how to budget for therapy if finances feel like a struggle.
Do you prescribe medication?
I do not prescribe medication. Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medication. I would give you referrals to providers in the area if you are looking to incorporate this into treatment.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes, I do. I have a few sliding scale spots set aside in my caseload. Contact me to ask if there is sliding scale availability at this time.