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Frequently Asked Questions
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I don't accept all insurance, but I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. Most insurance plans have Out-Of-Network (OON) benefits, where clients are reimbursed up to 90% for their sessions. That means for a $200 session, you could pay as little as $20. To check your insurance plan coverage, please use the link below
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I am an out of network provider. Worried therapy won't fit your budget? Most insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits, potentially covering 60-90% of your therapy costs. This means a $200 session could cost you as little as $20! Call your insurer to check your plan's out-of-network mental health benefits.
I accept a limited number of insurance plans. Please email me for more information to see if your plan is covered under the practice
If you will be using your insurance company I suggest you contact them before meeting with me to get information about your benefits.
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Therapy offers support, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship challenges. It helps with personal growth, improving relationships, managing emotions, and gaining a fresh perspective on difficulties. Key benefits include:
Better self-understanding and clarity on goals
Stronger communication and relationship skills
Healthier coping mechanisms for stress and emotions
Breaking old patterns and building positive habits
Increased self-confidence and emotional resilience
Your progress depends on how well you engage with the process and apply what you learn.
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Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
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People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.
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Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
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