Anyone can come to therapy at any time. I like to say that there are no problems too small or too big for therapy. However, good indicators that it could be time to go to therapy would be noticing changes in sleep or appetite as well as changes in mood or behavior such as increased irritability, anxiety, sadness, guilt or worthlessness. Family and friends can be great supports, but another sign that it could be time to consider therapy would be if talking to your support system isn’t helping or you begin to need more support than your support system can provide. Another good reason to come to therapy is that it is a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where you can be honest and focus on what is best for you without outside biases.

In therapy we meet and discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and how they are impacting you. There is no couch you lay down on; instead, we work to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable exploring your feelings, learning about yourself and how you are in the world, and growing towards your goals. The therapeutic process typically includes talking, reflecting on feelings and past experiences, learning coping skills, and activities and homework that help you process what you’ve learned in session.

Yes, online therapy is typically very similar to in-person therapy; however, there are some conditions such as substance abuse and eating disorders that may benefit from in-person treatment. 

All that is needed is access to private technology that teletherapy can take place on (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) as well as a private and secure space in which you can attend therapy sessions.

The frequency of sessions also varies from client to client but it is important to have a frequency that helps you build and then sustain momentum when working towards your goals. I typically recommend that clients start off weekly and then increase the time between sessions as progress is made.

While you don’t have to go to therapy, there’s nothing wrong with giving therapy a chance and seeing what you learn about yourself in the process. Something doesn’t have to be wrong to come to therapy and it’s actually good to start in therapy when you first start to notice changes versus when you’re really struggling or in a crisis. 

In many cases, yes. We accept a variety of insurance plans in North Carolina as well as some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans from other states. You will need to check with your insurance company to see what your benefits are and if you have a deductible and/or co-pay that will be required. We use Headway for our insurance billing and you can check your benefits on their website at https://headway.co/does-my-insurance-cover-therapy. You can also use HSA and FSA funds to pay for therapy.

The first session is called the intake session. In the intake session I will ask you questions in a variety of areas such as current symptoms, mental health history, and family relationships, to gain an overall sense of who you are and what you are currently dealing with. We also talk about what you want your goals for therapy to be.

I cannot prescribe medication, but I can help you talk to your primary care doctor or psychiatrist about your needs and work to find a medication regime that is helpful for your symptoms.

No. At this time we see clients from 11-6, Monday-Thursday.

Appointments are typically about 50 minutes.

No. Your attendance and everything you say in therapy is confidential and cannot be shared without your permission, with a few exceptions in extreme circumstances.