FAQ

Mental health counseling is a therapeutic process where trained professionals provide support, guidance and strategies to help individuals navigate and manage their mental health challenges. Counseling can provide a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and concerns. It offers coping strategies, enhances self-awareness, and helps develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.

Play therapy is a specialized and developmentally appropriate form of therapy where children express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play. It helps them learn and practice skills, communicate and work through emotional challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

For further reading on play therapy, please visit:

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Play therapy is a powerful tool for addressing children’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Play therapists use play therapeutically to help clients better process their experiences and develop more effective strategies for managing their worlds. Play therapists will collaborate with parents to develop goals, to share insights and progress and to provide strategies for supporting the child's emotional well-being.

Intake appointments are part of the information gathering process for both the clinician and the prospective client. At your intake appointment you can expect:

• Developmental, family, and social histories will be discussed

• Concerns and symptoms will be explored in detail

• Treatment goals and therapy approaches will discussed

• Questions can be answered and discussed

All our therapists are licensed professionals with relevant qualifications and experience in mental health. You can learn more about each therapist's background on our website. Your therapist will be happy to answer any questions about their training and qualifications.

Sessions typically involve open conversations with your therapist. They'll listen, ask questions, and provide insights without judgment. Therapy sessions are guided by what the client’s emotional needs are and what the client wishes to accomplish. Therapy sessions are a safe place for clients to express and work through difficult feelings and emotions. Life’s challenges are explored; problem solving skills and coping strategies are identified and developed.

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of counseling. Your therapist will explain the limits of confidentiality, such as cases involving mandated reporting guidelines and harm to self or others, as required by law and ethical guidelines.

Sessions usually last around 45 to 60 minutes. The frequency of sessions depends on your needs and goals, and this will be discussed with your therapist. For children, the duration can vary based on the child's age, attention span, and therapeutic goals.

The number of sessions varies based on individual circumstances. Some people find relief in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. You and your therapist will decide together.

Your comfort is crucial. If you're not connecting with your therapist, it's okay to discuss this openly or request a change or referral to another therapist.

We accept a range of insurance plans. Your insurance company may not cover the entire session fee, and you are responsible for any co-payments, deductible amounts, and any costs not covered by your insurance plan.

The time you agree to meet with your therapist is set aside just for you. If you have to cancel for any reason (except for a true unforeseen emergency), a 24 hour notice by phone, email, or portal is required to avoid being charged a flat rate of $100 for your missed appointment.

Our office is open Monday - Friday with the exception of holidays. Early morning and early evening appointments are limited and may be subject to waitlist.

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