A holistic approach

Therapy is a structured, confidential process where a person meets with a trained mental health professional to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, passions and life experiences. The goal is to help you understand yourself better, improve emotional well-being, and make positive changes in your life. Therapy is about healing through connection, understanding, and skill-building. 

Anyone can benefit from therapy. It is not just for people in crisis, but for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, heal and grow. 

Therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space that leads to helping you understand yourself more deeply. It teaches you coping tools and emotional skills. It also helps you heal from pain and trauma. This typically affects your relationships in a positive way and therefore supports personal growth and confidence. 

Choosing the right Therapist can make all the difference between feeling understood and feeling stuck. Before you begin your search, ask yourself what your goal is and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. There are online platforms to explore different Therapists profiles (ie Psychology Today or a Google search). Friends and colleagues can also be great resources. Many providers will offer a free consultation where you can ask any questions you may have or just to get a feel of the Therapists personality and skills. Trust your gut feelings and your comfort level with the Professionals you are exploring and if their words or descriptions feel like a good fit.

Therapy doesn't have one fixed length. How long it lasts depends on your goals, your Therapist's approach and what you're working through. 

You and your Therapist will come up with the best length of time and spacing between sessions. Most people start out with weekly sessions (50-60 minutes a session) to build rapport, consistency and momentum. Regular practice builds emotional strength. When you've made good progress and want to maintain or have an occasional check-in, sessions can go to every other week or monthly depending on the individual client's needs. 

Medication is not a substitute for therapy, though it can sometimes be a helpful complement to it. Medication can reduce symptoms, but therapy helps you change the patterns that keep those symptoms returning. Start with therapy and talk through different options with your Therapist. 

Many insurance policies have coverage for mental health sessions. Ask for a Superbill from your Therapist as well as contact your Insurance company for their procedures. 

Therapy is confidential and that confidentiality is one of the most important foundations of the therapeutic relationship. Everything you share with your therapist - thoughts, feelings, experiences, personal history - is kept private. Your Therapist cannot share what you say with anyone without your consent. There are only a few exceptions to when confidentiality can be broken. If a Client is a risk for harm to themselves, a Therapist may need to reach out to a trusted contact or emergency services to ensure safety. If a Client is a risk for harming others, a Therapist may be required to warn that person or notify authorities. Therapists are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse or neglect of either a child, elderly person or a dependent/disabled adult.