FAQs
What should I expect from our first session?
-The first session is mostly us getting to know each other, to build therapeutic rapport, get a history of you, and establish therapy goals you want for sessions moving forward. Our goal is to make sure we are a good fit for each other and moving forward with sessions is comfortable. We won’t be able to get to all the information in the first session as well as we won’t get started on therapy until our next session.
What should I expect in therapy sessions?
-Every therapy experience is different for each individual and each therapy session. The core aspects you should expect is a judgment-free space where you can share and discuss any subject matter freely so that we can explore what might be causing such distress and present emotional issues. My job is to support you, be curious about your experience, and share insights or different perspectives that might help you identify coping skills you could use to help manage what it is you are experiencing.
How long does each session last?
-Each session last approximately 50-55 minutes and the frequency of sessions is determined by you though I’d be happy to provide guidance on what frequency best meets your needs and what you are experiencing emotionally. We will discuss this in our first intake session so you have a good sense of how to schedule appointments.
What kind of therapy are we doing?
-I try to provide a number of therapies for each client based on their individual needs. It can range from traditional CBT talk therapy, to skills building DBT therapy, to many others I have also outlined below. If you ever have questions about the different therapy modalities and which ones I might be utilizing for our sessions, please do not hesitate to ask me by email or in our next session.
What is EMDR?
-EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and used predominantly to help clients process traumatic memories or events that is leading to present emotions and symptoms like anxiety, distress, depression, anger, and other issues they are wanting relief from. It can be used for trauma, complex trauma, and symptoms/diagnoses caused by trauma like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and many others. It can be done in-person or virtually. Here is a link that will explain the process further. https://www.emdr.com/
What is IFS?
-IFS stands for Internal Family Systems and is used to help treat a variety of symptoms and disorders including trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic attacks, grief, and many others. It is used to help clients address emotions in ways that might be more relatable and understandable which can lead to better insight and better understanding of their complex and difficult emotions. IFS focuses on healing wounded parts of us and restoring mental balance by changing the dynamics that create discord within us. Here is a link with more information that can explain the process further. https://www.
What is EFT for couples?
-EFT stands for Emotion Focused Therapy and is used to explore a couples dynamics and issues by exploring their attachment styles and the core emotional issues that might be causing the present conflicts in their relationships. EFT aims to build more secure emotional bonds between couples so they can begin to promote a stronger relationship and improve communication. Here is a link with more information that can explain the process further. https://www.