Commonly Asked Questions
FAQs
Do work with people not in the Veteran and/or LGBTQ+ communities?
Yes, I do. I enjoy working with people outside of these communities. Contact us for a free 15min phone consultation for more information.
Do you take insurance?
Yes, but limited to specific companies. To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, call them first. Check your coverage. Some helpful questions you can ask them:
What are my mental health benefits?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session? Co-pay?
Is pre-authorization required by my plan in order to receive mental health benefits?
How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
How do I maximize my counseling sessions?
Below are a few things that might be helpful to get the most out of your therapy:
Don’t pretend to be okay. It’s okay to talk about things that feel embarrassing or scary.
Regularly attend your sessions and take an active part.
Be prepared for each session and be ready to focus on a need or goal.
Work collaboratively with your counselor and be willing to explore new behaviors both within and outside the sessions.
Be open and honest with your counselor about how the sessions are going for you, particularly if you don’t think you’re being helped.
Ask questions. If your therapist is talking about something you do not understand, or you feel uncertain about a particular suggestion, ask questions.
How long does counseling take?
That depends. Usually counseling lengths depends on the needs and goals you have and how motivated you are to make changes. There’s no guarantee, of course, some needs and goals are more layered, interconnected, or need more time than others.
