Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the courage to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. In our work together, I’ll help you explore and identify your strengths and how to implement them to reduce the influence of the problems you are facing.

  • The difference is between someone who can do something and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way – teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, counseling is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others "knowing my business." Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, and you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better, you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

  • Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part.

    Here are some key questions to ask your provider:

    • Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?

    • Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it, and have I met it yet?

    • Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?

    • Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?

    We're happy to supply a superbill for insurance reimbursement purposes upon request.

  • Medication can be effective but it alone cannot solve all issues. Sometimes medication is needed in conjunction with counseling. Our work together is designed to explore and unpack the problems you are experiencing and expand on the strengths that can help you accomplish your personal goals.

  • Because each person has different issues and goals for counseling, it will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.

  • Unfortunately, this is not possible to say on a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique, and the length of time counseling can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek counseling in the first place.

  • I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication will be crucial to your success.

  • If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together.

    After this work, if one or both of you need individual sessions as well, we can discuss options of working with me or finding you trusted referrals. It is not helpful to move from individual to couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.