FAQ

That depends on what you bring in. Most of my patients with anxiety start to understand how to effectively manage their anxiety in the first session. Parents I work with feel more confident about the direction of their parenting within the first few sessions.

Marital issues and difficulties with teens can be more complex. I have had patients that have seen me for ten sessions and patients that have seen me for years.

Most therapy lasts between 10-15 sessions. Clients often continue to see me for longer because of the strong belief in the efficacy of maintenance therapy.

I try to keep the paperwork to a minimum. I also like to get right to some exploration of the core issues in the first session so if you would like me to see any information beforehand please email me with it.

We will try to identify some initial goals within the first session, and I will explain the process of therapy in detail.

Therapy is most effective when it begins with weekly sessions. This allows for a therapeutic rapport to be established. However, I do see many patients bi-weekly and some on an as needed basis.

Don’t worry. That’s not your job. It’s my job. And I’ve been doing this for a long time.

I’ve seen lots of family members. We can definitely incorporate your spouse if we agree that it is helpful and will not interfere with your therapy.

Well, my first goal is to get you thinking differently. Then we will get you doing things differently.

Then you’ll start feeling better. But most people start feeling better with the simple idea that they are finally on the right track.

Sessions are 50-55 minutes.

I see adults, teens, and children over the age of 11.

Appointment hours are Monday through Thursday 10am-7:50PM and Friday 9:45am-5:30PM.