Therapy can help you recognize problems, choose reasonable solutions, learn important life skills, and take positive steps to alter behaviors and change your life for the better. I fully expect that you’ll find therapy to be beneficial.

However, therapy comes with risks that can be significant. You may feel uncomfortable talking about yourself and describing certain feelings, habits, or events. It’s possible that your problems may worsen for a time before they can get better. Also, some people hold the mistaken belief that anyone who seeks psychological care is weak, disturbed, or even dangerous, and this can be a factor in your relationships with friends, classmates, co-workers, and even family members.

 It's natural to want a guarantee that therapy will work perfectly. But everyone's experience is different, so it's impossible to promise that it will be the best solution for you. If you become my client, I hope you will feel free to discuss any questions or concerns that you have about the course of your therapy. Also, you always have the right to get a second opinion from a different therapist.

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The relationship you have with your therapist is different from any other relationship you have in your life. As your therapist, I will be there to support you in an objective way, without any bias. I can help you see things in a new light that may be difficult for people close to you to provide. When you come to therapy, you're taking care of yourself by making time for yourself and your own well-being. You don't need to worry about sharing too much or your privacy being violated. As your therapist, I am bound to keep your information confidential.

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Therapy sessions are scheduled for 45 minutes each and usually take place once a week. This will continue until we both decide that a different schedule is better for you. In the beginning, we will talk about what you hope to achieve in therapy. We will review and update these goals regularly as we move forward. Therapy will end when we both agree that your goals have been met or there is another reason to stop. You have the right to end therapy whenever you want, but I request that you talk to me about your concerns for at least one session before making that decision.

If you're not sure what kind of help you or a loved one needs, a comprehensive substance use and mental health consultation can be a good place to start. This is a service offered to new clients or family members, even if you're not ready to start treatment yet. During the consultation, we will talk about your concerns and your past attempts to address them. We'll also discuss any issues with substance use or mental health that you or your loved one may be dealing with. I'll evaluate your support system and identify any obstacles that might be in the way of solving the problem. We'll talk about whether you or your loved one is ready to make changes, and I'll give you feedback and recommendations for moving forward. Depending on your situation, the consultation may take one or two sessions, and we'll discuss how long it will be before we schedule any appointments. The recommendations may include treatment options or other information that can help you take the next steps.

If you need to cancel our appointment, please let me know at least 24 hours beforehand. I set aside time specifically for you and it's difficult to fill your spot if you cancel last minute. If you miss your first appointment without giving me enough notice, I won't charge you, but I'll remind you of my policy. After that, I may charge you the full fee if you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice.

If you're having trouble paying for therapy, it's important to tell me so we can work something out that won't affect your progress. If you don't pay, I may have to stop our sessions until you do. Before that happens, I'll try to refer you to someone who charges less and we can have one more session to wrap things up.

If you come to your appointment late, we'll start right away and use up all the time that's left of your 45 minute session.

My fee is $225 for each 45-minute session. Payment must be made in full by credit card or personal check at the time of our session. I'm not part of any insurance network, but some insurance plans include an out-of-network benefit that will reimburse you for a portion of the cost of your therapy. I will provide a receipt and/or help with any paperwork you need to submit for reimbursement.

I believe that mental health services should be accessible by all, which is why I provide therapy at a reduced rate for a limited number of clients who are not able to afford my full fee. I want to empower you towards reaching your mental health goals. Please contact me to ask about reduced fee services.

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I'm a psychologist, not a psychiatrist, so I can't prescribe medication. I can, however, give you the names of some psychiatrists that I trust and work with them to make sure you're getting the care you need.