Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of the clients on my caseload are considered to be high functioning individuals with underline symptoms of depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety, ect. Meaning that they can still go to work, attend school, engage with friends/loved ones, or still find the means to follow through with day to day activities. However, these individuals still find themselves struggling to find a deeper meaning to life or experiencing mental road blocks with getting over the past and moving forward.
Below is a list of issues/topics that I specialize in:
▪️Adults with previous childhood trauma
▪️Anxiety/panic
▪️PTSD
▪️Sexual Trauma
▪️Relational conflict
▪️Low self esteem
▪️Teens/adolescents/early 20’s
▪️Work stress related to nurses, doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals
▪️Personal and emotional growth for inspiring artists
▪️LGBTQ+ related issues
▪️Substance abuse
▪️Depression
▪️Grief/Loss
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Due to the fact that I value the time, energy and connection that I have with my clients- I am offering all of the above. I hope to walk side by side all my clients and allow each person feel safe/comfortable with the process. I just please ask that all clients communicate their preference in advance as it helps me plan and organize for the session.
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Psychodynamic therapy is ideal for individuals that desire deep rooted, lifestyle changes and understand that inner healing is a process. Most of the clients on my caseload are highly motivated individuals that strive to prioritize their mental health. In fact, they are also willing to dig deep and explore the subconscious roots behind their emotional suffering.
Psychodynamic Therapy is Ideal for Individuals That Want To:
• Develop a deeper understanding of how the past affects the present
•Develop a deeper understanding of how unconscious motivations affect behavior and decision making
•Expand their range of choices and life options
•Develop a more secure attachment within themselves as well as their interpersonal relationships
• Free themselves from the past and want to discover new ways of living
Psychodynamic therapy is usually not recommended for those in a state of crisis or still in fight/flight mode and struggle to perform the basics of self care. The reason being is that psychodynamic therapy does not specialize in crisis intervention or provide clients with immediate, instant gratification coping skills that some people need when they are in the mist of a tragic life circumstance.
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No. My passion lies within the work that I do with individuals and families. Therefore, I don’t offer couples counseling.
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Most of the clients that I work with are over the age of 14. I generally don’t work with anyone that is younger. This is primarily due to the fact that I don’t offer play/art therapy- which is usually considered to be more appropriate for those age groups.
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If we both decide that we are a good match after the phone consultation, I will email you a link to your client portal. There you will find all the necessary forms to sign/review. Please ensure that all paperwork is completed prior to our first appointment together. If your paperwork is not completed, then we will have to use the scheduled session time to complete it.
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Make sure you take a few minutes to relax before your first session. It’s common to be nervous before starting something new. Some of my clients write down a tentative list of ideas that they want to talk about. However, also understand that therapy can be a planned as well as unplanned process as we might not always be able to predict what kind of subconscious thoughts arise as we get into conversation.
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Cancellations and re-scheduled session will be subject to a full charge if not received 24 hours in advance. This is necessary because a time commitment is made for you and is held exclusively for you. This not only helps keep balance/flow in the therapist’s schedule, but also ensures that clients are held accountable for thier appointments. Clients are welcome to text, email, or call me to cancel/reschedule their appointment, however this needs to be done 24 hours in advance in order to avoid the cancellation fee.
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Feel free to check out the link below regarding my rates as well as some additional information about my practice.
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Yes, I accept both. In the past I have noticed that FSA/HSA companies sometimes ask for a clinical receipt (also known as superbill) for proof that the charge was used for medical purposes. I have no problem providing you this documentation. However, I do please ask for a 2-5 business day grace period post session to email you the superbill.