FAQ's
The first visit is focused on creating a safe and trusting environment, understanding your current concerns, and collaboratively setting goals for therapy. It's a space for us to get to know each other and determine the best approach for your unique needs.
Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. The law protects communications between a client and psychotherapist. We will discuss the specific limits of confidentiality (e.g., situations involving harm to self or others, or mandated reporting of child/elder abuse) during the initial session.
We accept various insurance plans. To confirm your coverage, please check with your carrier about your mental health benefits, including the per-session coverage amount, deductibles, and whether pre-authorization is required. We also offer self-pay options, and fees vary by service.
The duration of therapy varies for each individual, depending on their goals and needs. We will regularly assess progress together and adapt the treatment plan as necessary. Many clients begin noticing positive changes within a few months of consistent sessions.
A trauma-informed approach means we understand the widespread impact of trauma on an individual's development, emotions, and behaviors. Our practice is guided by principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment to actively resist re-traumatization and promote healing.
No. Disclosure of past trauma is not required. Our approach assumes that all people may carry past trauma. The focus is on your current symptoms and safety, and you share your experiences only when and if you feel safe and ready to do so.
We use evidence-based techniques such as grounding exercises, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help you manage triggers and build healthy coping skills.
Attachment-based therapy focuses on healing insecure or disrupted relationship patterns to build healthier, more secure connections with yourself and others. It helps you understand how early life experiences shape your current behaviors and emotional responses.
Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families can benefit from this approach, particularly those struggling with trust issues, intimacy challenges, self-esteem, or persistent patterns in relationships.
By exploring past attachment patterns, we help you develop skills for emotional regulation, improve communication, and process relational wounds to foster a sense of security and connection.
We operate from a place of cultural humility and respect, acknowledging the influence of a person's background, values, and experiences on their mental health. We strive to be aware of our own biases and adapt our approach to accommodate your unique cultural and individual differences.
Yes. We actively integrate knowledge about cultural, historical, and gender issues into our policies and practices, ensuring an inclusive and affirming environment for all clients, including those from LGBTQ+ and minority backgrounds.
We can arrange for professional interpretation services to ensure effective and accurate communication during your sessions, at no cost to you. We require the use of professional interpreters rather than family members to maintain confidentiality and accuracy.
The best way to verify coverage is to directly contact your insurance company or use their online resources.
Understanding these terms is essential for managing your healthcare costs.
Your insurance plan documents will detail your specific costs.
No, not all health plans have copays, and some services may be covered at no cost to you (like preventive services). The presence and amount of a copay vary depending on your specific plan and the type of service you receive
Generally, no. Copays are separate cost-sharing requirements and do not count toward your annual deductible. However, copay amounts may count toward your overall out-of-pocket maximum, depending on your plan design. You can use a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help manage these costs.
