Is therapy right for me?

Therapy is a journey that can take many forms and meet a variety of needs. Consider how you might respond to the following questions:

• Have I reached a crossroads in my life?
• Have I been feeling stuck or unsatisfied with my life?
• Have I been feeling more anxious or fearful than usual?
• Have I been using alcohol, drugs or other things (shopping, gambling, sex) to make myself feel better?
• Have I been feeling unhappy with my relationships with others (friends, family, partners), and do I feel like I am just not fitting in?

If these or other similar thoughts have been going through your mind, taking the opportunity to talk to someone who can help may be just what you need or have been looking for. Therapy can provide you with the motivation, insight and direction to create the changes in your life.

how do i find the right therapist?

Finding the right therapist is very important.  The most important thing is that you feel comfortable with this person and that he or she gives you a "good vibe". It is often a good idea to take time to think about the qualities that you are looking for in a therapist, then write them down and either bring them to the first session or initial interview. Although knowing what you are looking for is very important, also be open to exploring alternate ideas and new approaches, since the way you were doing things before may be what is standing in your way of making the changes you are hoping for.

how long is the session and what are your fees?

Any individual session is 50 minutes in length, and couples and group sessions are 75 minutes.

Fees vary depending on who you see in the practice.  Please feel free to reach out for an appointment.

Although we do not take insurance, we are willing to discuss scale options. As well, we will provide a receipt containing the information required for out-of-pocket reimbursement.

What are my privacy rights?

Upon entering therapy you should sign federally mandated privacy act forms based on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enacted by congress in 1996.  This act protects your right to maintain a relative state of confidentiality in your sessions.  All information that you share with your therapist is to be kept private unless authorized by you and/or you or someone else is at risk of harm. To find out more about HIPPA be go to http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/