Getting Started in Therapy

Detailed pricing and insurance information can be found on our “Insurance and Fees” page.

Most people attend sessions weekly. We think it works best if people make a commitment for at least the first 6-8 weeks to meet weekly. After two months of care, we recommend a check-in with your therapist to see how things are going and to decide if weekly therapy feels right to you. At any time, when you feel ready, you and your therapist can discuss meeting every other week. If you find yourself working through a crisis or an emotionally difficult or painful time, you may choose to meet twice a week. 

We can meet with you via your desktop, laptop, tablet, or cell phone. All you need is an internet connection and a working camera on your device. If you do choose to use your cell phone or tablet, there is an application you need to download. We will walk you through the steps of how to access and utilize it.

If you don’t have access to an online device or lack an internet connection, telephone counseling sessions are an alternative. Phone sessions are also available if you are more comfortable with and prefer not incorporating the video option. We will work with you to develop a modality of therapy that feels most comfortable for you. 

The video platform we use for online therapy services is integrated within our electronic healthcare record system, SimplePractice. SimplePractice uses a HIPAA compliant software so your information is kept safe, secure, and confidential.

Counseling lasts as long as you decide it needs to. The length of sessions, how often we meet, or for how long (weeks, months, or longer) is always your decision. When someone wants to work on a specific coping skill or a specific change (and they can maintain focus on that one central theme), counseling can be short-term, such as 6-8 sessions.

On the other hand, if a person wants to explore patterns of issues such as: poor self-care, negative beliefs about themselves that stem from childhood, addiction-related issues, chronic illness concerns, long-term depression, or unresolved grief, etc., therapy may require a longer commitment of time.

How long therapy takes it is always up to you. Throughout our time together, we will check in with you to make sure we are still working on your goals. We want to make sure that we are spending our time together on whatever is most important to you. Our therapists strive to make our work together supportive and collaborative to help you reach your goals and gain overall mental wellness.

Yes, therapy is confidential. State and Federal laws protect your confidential and private healthcare information. Your information can rarely be disclosed without your consent.

As therapists, we are required to follow legal and ethical expectations, guidelines, and laws within our scope of practice. Therefore, there are some exceptions to confidentiality. Below are some of those exceptions.

Absolutely not. Seeking out therapy doesn’t mean you are crazy or have a mental illness. It does, however, mean that you have the courage, willingness, and desire to change.

We would venture to guess you have already tried to do several things to improve your situation. Reaching out for therapy is the next step. If what you have been doing hasn’t been able to get you to the point you want to be, therapy can be the supportive structure to help you reach your goals and face your challenges successfully.