About Therapy
Common Questions:Is therapy right for me? Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people come to therapy. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life such as a divorce or work transition. Many seek the advice of a therapist as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth. Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, conflict, grief, stress management, body-image issues, and general life transitions. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards change in their lives. What can I expect in a therapy session? Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. During therapy sessions it is standard to talk about the primary issues and concerns in your life. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts 50 minutes. Sometimes individuals who are going through a particularly difficult challenge may request more time per session or more than one session per week. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors. Between sessions it is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life. For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist? Therapy can provide insight and new perspectives into life's challenges and can help create solutions to difficult problems. Many people find that working with a therapist can enhance personal development, improve relationships and family dynamics, and can ease the challenges of daily life. Sometimes, just having someone there to listen is helpful. Overall, people in therapy tend to have lower levels of anxiety and stress, decreased conflict, and improved quality of life. Some of the benefits available from therapy include: Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work? To determine if you have mental health coverage, the first thing you should do is check with your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions: Is therapy confidential? In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:Child Abuse, Tarasoff, Adult, and Dependent Adult Abuse.
Services Provided
Providing individual, couples, and family therapy. Treatment specializations include:
- Addiction and Recovery
- Relationship Problems
- Sex Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Premarital Counseling
- Medical and Health Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Work and Career issues
- Stress Management
- PTSD
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Therapy
- Depression and Anxiety
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients’ individual needs to help attain the personal growth for which they’re striving. I've developed a non-judgmental style that works well with people which helps them better understand themselves and thus live more meaningful lives. I truly believe that people are "Miracles" and sacred. It's vital that we understand ourselves as well as each other. If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is something that could better be changed in ourselves. The most intense conflicts, when overcome, leaves behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and their conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.
