General Therapy FAQ's

  • Therapy involves creating a genuine and supportive space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions, process difficult experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself—all without judgment or expectation.

  • The length of therapy varies for each person, depending on the challenges you’re facing and the goals you want to achieve. Some people may only need therapy short term, while others may benefit from ongoing support. The pace and duration will be discussed with your therapist to ensure it fits your needs

  • Not always. Therapists may incorporate art, play, movement, or other methods to help clients express themselves.

  • We accept most major insurance companies. You can find information about the insurance each provider accepts on their individual provider page.

  • Both therapists have a self pay option. To inquire about self pay rates for a specific provider, please contact them directly utilizing the contact form on their individual provider pages.

  • Yes, we are able to accept online payments for services.

  • Contact a Therapist directly in the provider section of this website to inquire about services and availability.

Therapy with Children and Teens FAQ's

  • It is important to understand that therapy is not intended as a behavior management tool. The primary focus is addressing their emotional needs in a supportive environment that is developmentally appropriate for their needs. Positive behavior shifts can often occur in therapy, but they are a natural outcome of addressing the emotional and mental health needs of the child, not from a focus on behavior alone.

    Asking the therapist to focus on behavior can shift the dynamic, making the therapist seem like an authority figure rather than a trusted support. While our focus in therapy is on emotional growth, if you ever feel like you need more direct help with this, we can share tools, resources, or refer you to specialists who can offer additional support.

  • Therapy is personalized to support each client’s unique developmental and emotional needs.

    For younger children, sessions may include creative activities, imaginative play, and age-appropriate talk therapy to help them express emotions, improve communication, and build confidence.

    For teens, therapy often blends creative activities with talk therapy, providing a judgment-free space to explore their thoughts, develop new skills, and strengthen their self-understanding and confidence.

  • Both Providers utilize techniques learned in various Play Therapy education workshops and are committed to continued professional development through ongoing training.

    Play Therapy is a research-based approach that allows children to express emotions, process experiences, and learn coping skills through play. Young children do not always have the language to verbalize complex emotions, so play serves as their natural form of communication.

    It may look like "just playing," but therapists are trained to observe patterns, themes, and expressions in play that reveal a child’s emotional world. Over time, this helps children better understand themselves and heal at their own pace.

  • Caregivers attend the first session where the therapist will conduct a thorough assessment to understand your concerns, set treatment goals, and gather important information about your child.

    After the initial session, your child will meet with the therapist individually. Throughout the treatment process, the therapist will provide relevant updates while respecting your child’s trust and confidentiality. Any additional involvement will depend on your child’s age, needs, and the therapeutic approach of your child’s therapist.