FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY DO PEOPLE GO TO THERAPY?
People come to therapy for different reasons, but what they have in common is that they are at a point where they feel like they could really use some help. They may feel unhappy, stressed, anxious, depressed or want help making sense of painful experiences from the recent or more distant past. Some people come because friends or family have encouraged them to come and they are taking that suggestion to heart. All are perfectly valid reasons to consult with a psychotherapist.
HOW CAN THERAPY HELP ME?
The focus of psychotherapy is always to help you feel differently, but it can help in a few different ways. In a fundamental way, it helps by not leaving you alone with things that are bothering you. We can work together to help you feel differently, but in a unique relationship where you don’t need to worry about the repercussions of what you’re saying or feeling in the same way you would if you shared it with a friend or family member. Therapy also helps by giving you the space to do deep, important work - both emotionally and intellectually. We rarely have the gift of time and space to be with everything that we’re feeling. Therapy is designed to give you that space. And, by giving yourself that space, you can often find new ways of being in the world that feel less burdensome.
WHAT WILL WE DISCUSS IN THERAPY?
We can discuss any topic of your choosing in therapy. Common topics include: how you feel about yourself, relationships (platonic, romantic, professional, familial, etc.), feelings of all kinds (negative and positive), difficult memories, thoughts/feelings/behaviors related to uncomfortable topics like sex, drugs & alcohol, etc. The most important thing to know is that you are in charge of the conversation. We will always make suggestions or point in directions that seem relevant, but we will not make you talk about anything that you do not want to talk about. Your privacy and comfort is very important to us!
WHAT IF I CANNOT MAKE IT TO A SESSION (CANCELLATION POLICY)?
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy, which is the full price of a session. Outside of vacations, our expectation is that we will work together on a regular basis and working with me involves a commitment to that amount of time. You are welcome to reschedule due for any reason, but, you will be charged you for our originally scheduled session with the expectation that we will reschedule that appointment at your convenience.