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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I benefit from therapy with you even if I don't have psychosis or extreme mood states?
Yes! Please click the “working together” link below for a detailed description of problems that clients and I commonly work with.
I have been to therapy in the past, but the therapist mostly listened. I feel like it didn't help.
My therapeutic style is very interactive. My intention is for you to gain insight and to teach you how to be your own future therapist in every session.
Testimonials
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What is short-term therapy?
Short term-therapy is useful for short-term problems. This therapy is based on building skills and has a foreseeable end point. You and I work together to identify short-term goals and when the goal is reached, therapy is brought to a natural ending and a final session is conducted to review your progress and attain closure. Short -term therapy requires approximately 12 sessions or less.
What is longer-term (supportive) therapy?
Some problems cannot be addressed in under 12 sessions. Struggling with patterns of behavior that seem out of our control are brought to light in therapy. Evaluation of progress determines the length of treatment the appropriate time for termination. Longer-term (supportive) therapy requires more than 12 sessions.
What is a Single Maintenance Session?
Sometimes you want to drop-in and get support about something that feels overwhelming at the moment but will resolve soon. Perhaps you would like a listening ear, a refresher on valuable coping skills, or distress tolerance techniques. Drop-in psychotherapy appointments are available for returning clients after an initial consultation, and short term sessions are complete. This therapy is appropriate for depression, anxiety, and psychosis that is mostly in remission.
Do you take insurance for psychotherapy sessions?
I do not take insurance for psychotherapy at this time; however, I offer superbills that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.