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Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Therapy
It is important to choose a therapist who you feel is a good fit for you. This can often be identified through your initial and early assessment sessions with the therapist. Some practical things to consider also include the therapist’s qualifications, including education, training and experience, the fee for the session and the location of the office.
Counseling sessions typically lasts 45-50 minutes. Session frequency is based on your specific needs and concerns and typically are once or twice weekly. Sessions are encouraged to continue you have met your specified treatment goals or until you are feeling better.
TherapyWorks is an “out-of-network” provider for all insurance companies. That means the practice does not contract or work directly with insurance. This opportunity allows our therapists to provide complete confidentiality and a higher quality of care, independent from any insurance-based rules or decisions.
As an out of network provider, we get a lot of questions from clients around understanding their insurance benefits. We are excited to share that we know have a complimentary service that provides instant, real-time verification of out-of-network benefits, providing clarity and confidence in coverage from the start. By leveraging accurate benefits, our clients typically save 60-80% per session.
Our Client Care Coordinator can work with clients or referrals to help them understand the process and their coverage before they start therapy.
Downloadable Resources
TherapyWorks Introduction
TherapyWorks Core Principles
Intentions Worksheet
Helpful Articles
4 Misconceptions About Therapy
Everyone needs a little help sometimes — whether for yourself, your child or your relationship. Don’t let misconceptions stand in the way of getting help. Luckily reaching out for help and seeking support from a therapist or counselor is not as much of a taboo subject as it has been in the past. Yet there are still many misconception floating around about therapy that keep people from experiencing it’s life-changing benefits.
What Is Trauma Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy involves accounting for clients’ trauma and its impact on their behavior, mental health, and ability to engage in treatment. Trauma-informed therapists assume that a client could have a trauma history and will take steps to avoid inadvertently triggering or re-traumatizing the client in treatment.
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Therapy Myths vs. Facts
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