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It's a little different for everyone. Signs that you might need help from a professional are when your feelings negatively impact your sleep, job, appetite, relationships with friends and loved ones, or decision-making abilities. Likewise, if you think "blue" a lot, things just aren't getting better, or even things seem hopeless, these are also strong indicators that it's time to seek a trained professional to help.
It's easy to put off seeking out help for something that's negatively impacting the way we feel. The decision to get help can be challenging for many people. So often, we dismiss feelings of anxiety, emotional pain, relationship stress, or depression as "just life" – even to the point of encountering real difficulty in normal day-to-day functioning; deciding to take responsibility for your mental well-being is an empowering first step. It takes courage but puts you back in control of your feelings and well-being. Even this tiny step of reaching out can surprisingly positively affect your outlook!
Professional counseling allows you to share and gain a new understanding and perspective. Life can be hard at times, and difficult circumstances are sometimes beyond our control, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Therapy helps you set achievable goals and begin to make lasting changes to help you reach them. By getting to the root of the issues and learning techniques for changing your unhealthy behaviors, you can regain control and practice healthy patterns for long-lasting improvement.
Since the needs and goals of every client differ, therapy sessions vary in format and approach. Sometimes clients come with plans or specific things they'd like to discuss. Other times, people have a success story, an emotion that's bothering them, or a vague feeling or thought they couldn't shake. Sessions progress based on the client's needs at the time, but active participation and collaboration are essential. For example, in addition to in-session discussions and activities, we might encourage an outside activity or assignment that we discuss later (like reading a book or keeping a journal). Ultimately, the goal is to identify the areas where change or help is needed, set realistic objectives, and equip you with resources and strategies for both near-term and long-term success.
Specific topics or stories can be challenging to share, and that's normal and OK. You don't have to share anything you don't want to or that makes you uncomfortable. Building a trusting relationship between therapist and client is essential, but our sessions always progress at a pace you feel ready for.
Because therapy is tailored to a specific person and the goals and challenges that person is facing, there's no pre-defined period for ongoing therapy sessions. Sometimes incredible progress is made in mere minutes, but it's not uncommon for therapy to span several sessions over weeks or months. Individual sessions are generally about 40-50 minutes in length.
We do not accept insurance.
If you need to cancel your appointment, don't hesitate to contact us at least 24 hours before your session. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded.
Yes. Your privacy is important to us, and you can trust that our sessions and any of your personal information are always held in the strictest of confidence. Additionally, anything you transmit over our website is highly secure, and stored data is HIPAA-compliant.
Confidential information disclosed in private therapy sessions is legally protected. However, there are some exceptions, including instances of suspected child or elder abuse or when a client presents a severe danger of violence toward themselves or another person. Our office can provide additional information if you'd like to learn more about our ethical standards and privileged communication exceptions.
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