Therapy-related Questions
How can psychotherapy help me?
In general, psychotherapy aims at helping you come to a better understanding and term with a specific problem that you are experiencing in life. It also aids in helping you better manage your emotions, reframe your mental perspective in regards to limiting beliefs and help you identify coping strategies and solutions that start allowing you to move towards more functional living.
For more resources about psychotherapy and psychotherapists in general:
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I’ve tried therapy/counselling before and it didn’t help. How can I be sure that we are a good fit?
This is one of the most common questions that I come across.
I encourage you to go through my website and bio in detail. This will most likely give you a better understanding of the person I am, my approach, and style to therapy you can expect when working with me.
Moreover, this is what the complimentary consultation is about and I encourage you to make the most of it.
Please also take a look at this article to help you identify the right psychotherapist
What if my spouse/other family members are unwilling to participate in therapy?
Though the full benefits of family therapy are gained when most, if not all family members participate and cooperate in sessions, it is nonetheless possible to work with individuals seeking treatment using a relational lens.
However, I usually recommend exhausting all other avenues first, such as, encouraging a family friend to encourage everyone to participate and be present in sessions, or clarifying the urgency/need for seeking professional help to resistant members through the use of well-wishing letters/emails.
Billing
Do you offer a sliding fee scale?
A sliding fee is available and we can discuss more about it during our initial consultation. Please note that you may be required to provide information about your household annual income.
Do I have to pay out of the pocket or do you take insurance?
My services can be covered under most health insurance plans that cover services for registered psychotherapists. However, please consult with your insurance provider prior to scheduling a session.
Others
Do you offer in-person sessions?
At the moment, services are strictly online. However, I am in the process of securing office space within the next few weeks so please feel free to inquire about this with me
What if we run into technical issues during a session?
I use the software JaneApp for all online sessions. Please click here for further troubleshooting during session