So how does this all work?
It is completely normal to be nervous or anxious before attending a therapy session. Our goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible from our first conversation, to the first appointment.
The first session is pretty straightforward. The first session is all about establishing a connection so that it can be easier to talk about the bigger stuff later. Your therapist will ask you a series of questions to get a snapshot of what your world looks like and where you would like to be. You can expect to be asked some of the following questions:
-What is your goal for therapy?
-Have you attended therapy in the past?
-What are your symptoms?
-Do you have any mental health issues in your family history?
-How is your home life?
-Do you have a history of suicidal ideation?
-Do you have a history of self-harm?
Yes, Florida mental health laws and HIPPA protect the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychotherapist in most situations. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule that are required by law. Exceptions include:
-If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.
-Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse.
-If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person.
-When client information is court mandated.
We specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression and enjoy working on women’s issues, multicultural topics, and helping individuals work through family difficulties.
While talking to someone you trust is always encouraged, a trained mental health professional can help you approach your situation with a new perspective. We can teach you new skills, help you to gain insight, and listen to you without judgment in a private setting.
Finding a therapist that you match with can sometimes be a bit of a trial and error process, and that’s ok! Your therapist’s priority is to keep you safe and to make sure you’re getting the best care possible with someone you trust. In the event that it is not a match, your therapist will work with you to determine what works best for you and will offer referrals if need be.
A single session lasts for 60 minutes. The number of total sessions depends on the individual and what they are working to overcome.
To have psychotherapy be the most effective we recommend meeting on a weekly or bi weekly basis.
Yes. Although COVID19 has changed a lot of things, we believe that getting access to quality mental health care should be at the forefront. We happily offer telehealth services but only to those residing in Florida due to state laws.
A session costs $100. We currently take cash, card, check, Venmo, and Paypal.
Yes. Our practice currently accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford and Oscar Health
We require a 24 hour notice for cancellations. Clients will be charged $30 for sessions cancelled in less than 24 hours.
Our mental health clinic is located at 25520 Sorrento Ave, Sorrento FL 32776
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