by loganperalta | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!Therapy, aka as counseling, is the process of meeting with a trained professional to work to understand problems and come up with plans to fix your mental and emotional health. There are multiple approaches to therapy, but what’s most important in my opinion is finding a therapist that you trust and feel comfortable with.
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.
For therapy services, we can only accept insurance for clients located in North Carolina. We are currently in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, UMR, Oxford, and Oscar Health.
If you have a different insurance carrier, we can provide an itemized bill for you to submit to your insurance, that can be used towards your out of network benefits. Please ask your insurance provider what your out-of-network mental health benefits are and if there is a deductible for mental health coverage. If you choose to submit billing to your insurance provider please know that insurance requires a diagnosis and you will be required to pay all copays at the time of your session.
If you would prefer to pay out of pocket, the cost is $150 per session. Payment for sessions are due prior to or at the conclusion of each session. HSA/Flex Spending cards can be used. All phone consultations are free.
*Need financial assistance? There are several organizations that have been created to help people who are interested in counseling afford those services. Please check out the Loveland Foundation (https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/) for more information.
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