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What is therapy? When is the right
time for therapy?
Therapy is the dynamic process created by you and the therapist to
overcome obstacles in the your life. There is no “right” time to
come into therapy. At different points in your life, you may
encounter difficult changes or stress from jobs and relationships.
These often lead to negative thoughts and behavioral patterns that
can be effectively addressed through therapy. At other times, you
may feel indecisive, ambivalent or “stuck.” This may be a sign that
you need a safe place for self-exploration and guided reflection.
Therapy can pave the way to taking control of your life and to
enjoying a sense of greater personal freedom.
What happens during therapy?
You can expect a safe and supportive environment in which to talk
about the problems and issues in your life. I will listen with
empathy, helping you clarify feelings and thoughts. I will also
provide concrete feedback to facilitate new perspectives and
movement towards the resolution of any immediate crisis or deeper
pattern of behavior.
A typical session will last
45 minutes, and frequency of sessions will be based on your current
needs. Therapy is not a passive process. The more active a
participant you are, the greater the benefit you can expect.
How can therapy help me?
Psychotherapy can help you in many ways. Just having a safe place
where your feelings will be sheltered can offer immediate relief.
Working together, I can help you gain a better perspective on
yourself, your relationships, and situations you find challenging.
Again, your willingness to participate and learn will increase the
benefits of therapy. Some of the benefits available from therapy
include:
- Attaining a deeper
intimacy with yourself through knowledge and acceptance of your
feelings, values and life goals
- Developing communication
and other skills for improving your relationships
- Finding healthy
ways to cope with stress, anxiety, depression and anger
- Improving your
problem-solving skills
- Enhancing self-esteem
and self-confidence
- Making decisions about
career and relationships that work for you
- Dealing effectively with
life transitions, including job or career changes
How long does therapy take?
Therapy can be as brief as a few sessions or as long as several
years. The course of therapy depends on the nature of your issues
and your motivation to work through them. In all cases, I am there
to help you determine your goals and facilitate your progress.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an “out-of-network” provider. I am happy to provide you with an
itemized receipt, which you can submit to your insurance company for
possible third party reimbursement. You should contact your
insurance carrier to check for applicable deductible, coverage
limitations, and other requirements.
Will my privacy be protected?
In general, all communications between a client and a
psychotherapist are protected by law, and I will not disclose
information without your written consent.
Under law, however, there are certain important exceptions to the
general rule of confidentiality, including:
- If a client intends to
harm himself or herself. I must notify relevant others and take
safety measures that can include initiating psychiatric
evaluation or hospitalization
- Suspected child abuse or
dependant adult or elder abuse. I must report this to the
appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is
threatening serious bodily harm to another person. I must notify
the police and inform the intended victim.
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