Question 1

What is counseling and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Counseling is a type of mental health treatment that involves working with a therapist to address mental health concerns. It typically involves talking through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to identify and address any challenges or issues that may be impacting an individual's well-being.

Question 2

What is therapy like?

Accepted Answer

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. The therapist also can have different theories and techniques that can provide specific outcomes and areas of focus.

Question 3

Do I have to talk about my problems in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Talking about your problems is an important part of counseling, but it's up to you how much you want to share. It's important to find a therapist you feel comfortable talking to, and to remember that the therapy relationship is built on trust and confidentiality.

Question 4

How can therapy help me?

Accepted Answer

Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.

Question 5

How do I know if I need counseling?

Accepted Answer

There are many different signs that someone may benefit from counseling. Some common indications that someone may benefit from counseling include feeling overwhelmed, experiencing difficulty coping with stress or change, having difficulty managing emotions, or struggling with relationships or communication.

Question 6

Will counseling solve all my problems?

Accepted Answer

Counseling can be an effective way to address and resolve mental health concerns, but it is not a magic solution that can fix all problems. However, it can be a helpful tool for individuals to learn new coping strategies and develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving that can improve their overall well-being.

Question 7

Is counseling only for people with serious mental health issues?

Accepted Answer

Counseling can be helpful for individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns, including both serious and less severe issues. It can be especially helpful for individuals who are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.

Question 8

How is my privacy protected?

Accepted Answer

We use a HIPPA compliant software and follow the ethical guidelines established by each therapist licensing board to provide confidentiality.

Question 9

How do You provide informed consent?

Accepted Answer

We provide informed consent of the nature and limitations of therapy, cancellation policies, confidentiality rights, and payment agreements to potential clients to be reviewed and signed electronically atleast one day prior to the first session.

Question 10

How does insurance and self pay work?

Accepted Answer

Many of our fully licensed therapist provide therapy "in network" with most major insurance companies. Our fully licensed and associate therapist under supervision offer self pay options based on the type of therapy and the therapist experience and traning.

Question 11

How much does therapy cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of therapy depends on many factors like insurance, the therapist qualifications, experience, and specialities and the type of therapy i.e individual, couples, child/play, family or groups.

Question 12

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Sessions can be cancelled up to one day prior to the day of a session. A Late Cancel fee of $40 will be charged after this time and a No Show fee will occur if no prior notice is given for a missed appointment.

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