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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do I know if I need to go to therapy?
Therapy is for everyone. Individuals attend therapy for a variety of reasons. Sometimes people attend therapy as a result of a current life event, while others attend to work through long-term issues.
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How long will I be in therapy?
Therapy is a commitment. It takes time for you to heal, grow, and process life challenges. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all therapy. Together we will develop a plan to meet your therapy needs and goals.
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How do I schedule an appointment?
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You can start by filling out the form via the "Contact" section. You may also call or email, to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. If we are a good fit, we can move forward in scheduling your first appointment.
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Please refer to our "Services" section to review our Hours of Operation.
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We are a "good fit", now what?
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Once we have determined that we are a good fit, you will receive an email containing instructions on how to register on our client portal and complete your client paperwork.
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If you are coping with an issue that is outside my area of expertise, I will assist by providing you with a referral list.
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Is therapy confidential?
Confidentiality is essential to our counseling relationship. It is my ethical duty to keep the content of our sessions private. However, there are a few exceptions stated below:
1. You sign a release for information consent form authorizing such disclosure.
2. You are a harm to yourself or another person.
3. I have cause to believe that a child has been or may be abused or neglected.
4. I have cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person has been or may be abused, neglected, or a subject to financial exploitation.
5. If your records are requested by a subpoena or court order, we must respond.
6. I am mandated to share diagnosis information as necessary for insurance companies, if insurance is being utilized.
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Do I have to take medication while going to therapy?
You do not need to take medication while coming to therapy. However, sometimes medication is taken in conjunction with therapy sessions. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am not able to prescribe medication. You will need to see a psychiatrist or your primary care provider to discuss a medication evaluation.
