Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Atlanta, GA
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Atlanta, GA
Who knew when you started googling “find a therapist near me” that you would find so many options and be left with SO many questions? I am here to help!
How long do therapy sessions typically last?
Sessions typically last between 45 and 50 minutes in length.
Why do you require weekly sessions?
You will be in therapy for longer if you are not attending weekly therapy sessions! You will see improvements in your life faster and be able to maintain change longer!
From tracking outcomes, I know that clients who attend weekly sessions are getting better faster. Research has also found that weekly therapy sessions bring improvement faster. Doing healing work at the level that will sustain long-term change takes time. It’s a commitment. Clients who invest time get better faster and experience less relapse into old patterns. Faster results with less relapse mean you will spend less time and money on therapy overall.
How long does treatment last?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to the length of therapy, so it is difficult to predict until we begin working together. If we decide we’re a good fit following that initial meeting, we’ll check in on progress every single week.
Typically, clients I work with start seeing changes after 6 weeks of weekly sessions. At the end of 12 weeks, we’ll evaluate if we’re reaching our goals. Often, the challenges that initiated their search for a therapist have been resolved after 12 weeks, if not sooner. All have been pleased with their progress and decided to continue making changes in their lives with new goals.
The decision to end our work together will be a collaborative decision based on what you feel needs to change in your life and the changes I see happening for you.
How much do I invest in myself per session?
Therapy is an investment in yourself toward real change! How much would you invest to feel calm, clear, and more in control? How much longer can you continue to struggle with the way things are right now in your life? Your investment toward real change is $225 per 45-50-minute session.
Can I use my insurance?
I have partnered with Mentaya to help you save money on therapy. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will handle everything with insurance to make sure you get your money back. They only charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year. You can read more about how Mentaya works to help you reduce the cost of therapy here.
What is your availability?
I see clients Monday—Thursday in the afternoon. I currently have openings for new clients.
Where do sessions take place?
Online! No need to fight Atlanta traffic to get to a therapist’s office anymore. I am right here on your computer screen! As long as you are physically located in Georgia at the time of the session and in a place where you can have privacy, you get to make that “near me” location wherever is most convenient for you.
What if therapy isn't working?
This has rarely happened, but if we do not see some improvement after a month of working together, we will change our approach to ensure we’re really targeting the things we need to target. If we’re still not seeing any improvement, we want to look at potentially referring you to another therapist who would be a better fit for you, a parenting coach, or an outside resource.
What if I need to cancel or get sick?
Your kids get sick, you get sick too. “Life happens.” That being said, I do have a very firm 24-hour cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel for any reason, make sure you give me 24 hours notice to avoid paying the late cancellation fee, which is the full session rate.
Phone and video sessions make it easy for you to still get your session in when you are stuck at home for the day. If you start to feel sick more than 24 hours before our appointment, reach out to me and let me know, and I’m happy to take you off the schedule! It’s a lot easier for me to fit in another client who needs to meet when you give me enough advanced notice.
If I am out sick or cancel, you won’t be expected to pay for that missed session.
I know it can feel scary to call a therapist, and you might still have questions. I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15 minutes on the phone, and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person.
Contact me here to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation for therapy in Atlanta.
