Mental health is a term that encompasses a person’s emotional, social, and psychological well-being and the ability to enjoy everyday life activities.  It affects every aspect of our lives such as how we deal with stress, respond to crisis and maintain relationships with our family, and friends.  Mental health affects our ability to navigate work life, form healthy relations with co-workers and maintain our physical well-being.

Therapy can help you manage life’s challenges, understand your feelings, cope with emotions, improve communication, and resolve conflicts

You should consider seeing a therapist if you are experiencing mental health changes such as feeling sad, anxious, or frustrated more than usual, or you are experiencing mood swings.  Checking with a therapist is also recommended if you are having trouble sleeping or eating, or if you may be withdrawing from friends and family.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, or having trouble enjoying things that used to make you happy, that is a good sign to make a therapy appointment.  If you are experiencing relationship conflict, or exposed to a traumatic event, it is recommended you talk with a therapist.

When you engage in unhealthy habits such as  using substances or alcohol to cope with life challenges, you should talk to a therapist.  You should also seek help if you are engaging in other unhealthy behaviors such as excessive shopping or dieting.

Thoughts about self-harm should be a warning sign that you need help.  If you are having thoughts about harming yourself or committing suicide or engaging in any form of suicidal ideation, you need to call 911.

If you have tried different things such as exercising, meditation, talking to family and friends, or self-help books, but nothing seems to help, you may be running out of options.  The best thing you should try is to make an appointment with a therapist.

No, medication is not a replacement for therapy, but it can be an effective part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Generally, we do not accept insurance given it is time consuming for a small private practice.  We accept self-pay and provide you with an invoice that you can submit to get reimbursed by your insurance company for out of network services.

We offer different pricing based on the person’s income level compared to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).  You can also ask for a temporary reduction if your financial situation changes while you are already working with a therapist.

You can make an appointment with a therapist by getting a referral from your primary care physician, searching for a provider through your insurance company, or filling the form listed on our website.  You can also call our number to get a free consultation.

Our hours of operation are flexible.  We strive to provide you with a flexible schedule that meets your needs either during the week or on Saturday morning.

We recommend that we have a session once a week during the initial phase of therapy.  This frequency helps us build trust, get to know each other, and establish a strong therapeutic relationship.  This frequency may vary as we progress through therapy depending on your progress and needs.

Unfortunately, we do not accept walk-ins.  If you have a crisis and need to speak to someone, you need to call 911 or go to the emergency room at a nearby hospital.

The fundamental aspect of the therapist-client relationship is confidentiality that is protected by law, ethics, and professional oath.  Therapists must follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).  HIPPA is a set of regulations that apply to healthcare providers, including therapists, and requires them to protect patient information.   Therefore, we are legally required to keep our clients’ information private and confidential. This includes information about affairs, past crimes, and other personal matters. However, there are some exceptions when a therapist may need to break confidentiality, such as when the client poses a serious threat of harm to themselves or others, a court order that mandates the disclosure of information, a billing situation that requires disclosure, or if sharing information is necessary to treat the client or to facilitate care across multiple providers.