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During our first session, the intention is for us to get to know each other, discuss the issues you are struggling with and how they impact your and your life. We can if it feels like we can work together, so ask yourself “Do I feel comfortable and safe sharing this information?”.
Prior to the session, you can write down some thoughts, topics or questions you’d like to discuss. Together, during this first session, we will create the foundation for the work we will be doing in subsequent sessions. As the process unfolds, we can continue to check in and make any changes necessary to support you.
Ultimately, the choice is yours and it’s something that can be discussed at any point during and when you start therapy. The frequency of therapy can change based on your needs and what’s happening in your life. It can be increased or decreased as you feel more at peace and grounded. Based on our discussion during the first session, we can determine the frequency of scheduling appointments, which we can assess and change as needed at any time.
One session is normally 50 to 55 minutes but longer appointments are available as well. Often, couples sessions, and EMDR sessions will be scheduled for 85 minutes.
You can text, email or call if you need to cancel an appointment. Please provide 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or you will be charged the session fee. Unless it’s an emergency.
You can pay by Visa, American Express, or Mastercard.
A 55 minute session is $180.00, and couples sessions are $200.00 for 55 minutes. Longer sessions will be billed accordingly. I’m sorry, but I do not accept insurance. I will provide you with an invoice if your insurance company will reimburse you for out of network expenses.
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, helps a person identify and understand their feelings, resolve situations they are struggling with, handle situations with less anxiety, and develop better communication skills to enhance their relationships. As you talk about your feelings, you’ll often come away feeling better at the end of a session. But therapy is about more than that. You’ll learn to question your negative thoughts and change your behaviors. Your therapist will encourage you to confront things you’ve been bottling up. Psychotherapy helps you to develop skills that allow you to understand why you react the way you do and to respond differently. In responding instead of reacting, we feel better about ourselves, and grow from our experiences.
Think of your first appointment as an opportunity to meet with the therapist to see if you feel comfortable with them as you share what’s on your mind. Your therapist will probably start by asking what brings you to therapy, what you hope to get out of it, and perhaps tell you something about themselves. Be sure and ask any questions you have. You might be wondering about their approach to therapy, any special techniques they use, or if they have worked with clients whose experiences were similar to yours. Going to therapy for the first time can make a lot of people nervous. That’s normal! If your therapist asks you something and you’re not comfortable sharing, that’s okay. Just explain that you’re not ready to talk about it. As you build trust with your therapist, you’ll feel comfortable opening up more and more.
Ultimately, the choice is yours and it’s something that can be discussed at any point during and when you start therapy. The frequency of therapy can change based on your needs and what’s happening in your life. It can be increased or decreased as you find yourself struggling less and feeling more at peace. Therapy appointments in general for individual therapy are usually 50 to 55 minutes. It is possible to schedule 1 ½ hour sessions as needed. If you’re doing couples therapy, 1 ½ hour sessions are fairly common. It is possible to do longer sessions as well.
The No Surprises Act, which is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, is designed to protect clients from receiving unexpected medical bills. The Good Faith Estimate provision of the No Surprises Act is designed to give clients an estimate of how much they’ll be charged for the healthcare services they’ll be receiving, prior to their appointment.
Requirements for provider
As of January 1, 2022, this new legislation applies to all healthcare providers and facilities operating under the scope of a state-issued license or certification. Healthcare providers are required to share a specific consent document in addition to a Good Faith Billing Estimate, prior to beginning care.
State-licensed or certified healthcare providers are required to provide a Good Faith Estimate of charges to every new and continuing client who’s either uninsured or isn’t planning to submit a claim to their insurance for the services they’re seeking. I am also required to inform every uninsured or self-pay client of their right to receive a Good Faith Estimate.
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