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*Common Issues Treated
*Generalized Anxiety *Separation Anxiety *Social Anxiety *Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (mild/moderate) *Specific Phobias *Panic Disorder *Adjustment to college/post graduate life |
Modes of Treatment
*Individual Therapy (offered via tele-health). -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -Client Centered Therapy -Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) -Mindfulness Practices |
Forms of Payment
*Blue Cross Blue Shield *Private Pay (credit or debit card) -Intake Appointment: $200 -All other appointments billed at $150/session |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long are my sessions?
The first session may take up to 60 minutes to complete while all other sessions generally last 45 minutes.
2. How long does treatment last?
This depends on your symptoms and progress in therapy. Together we will decide what makes the most sense for you. The average length of treatment is 6 months to a year.
3. How will therapy impact my life?
This also depends on your symptoms. However, most clients find that they are more easily able to: identify their feelings and express them appropriately, use learned coping skills, practice effective communication and problem solving skills and most importantly feel better about themselves and their life circumstances.
4. Is therapy confidential?
In general, communication between a client and their therapist is confidential, and a therapist cannot disclose any of your protected health information without your written consent. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. They are as follows:
The first session may take up to 60 minutes to complete while all other sessions generally last 45 minutes.
2. How long does treatment last?
This depends on your symptoms and progress in therapy. Together we will decide what makes the most sense for you. The average length of treatment is 6 months to a year.
3. How will therapy impact my life?
This also depends on your symptoms. However, most clients find that they are more easily able to: identify their feelings and express them appropriately, use learned coping skills, practice effective communication and problem solving skills and most importantly feel better about themselves and their life circumstances.
4. Is therapy confidential?
In general, communication between a client and their therapist is confidential, and a therapist cannot disclose any of your protected health information without your written consent. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. They are as follows:
- A client informs their therapist of – or the therapist suspects – child abuse/neglect, dependent adult abuse/neglect, or elder abuse/neglect. The therapist is mandated by law to report these instances to authorities and/or social services.
- A client makes a serious threat to inflict bodily harm to another person. The therapist is mandated by law to report these threats to authorities immediately.
- A client makes a serious threat to inflict harm to themselves. The therapist will make every effort to diffuse this crisis situation, but family members and/or authorities may be notified.
- A therapist has been subpoenaed to court (fees may apply).
- Processing a claim with the client’s insurance company.
