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Frequently Asked Questions About Re-Directions Counseling & Psychotherapy
You might consider therapy if you want to:
- Understand patterns that hold you back:
Notice habits, thoughts, or reactions that once helped you cope but now limit your life or relationships.
- Heal old wounds:
Explore experiences from your past that still affect how you feel about yourself and connect with others.
- Build strength and presence:
Learn to stay grounded in your body, emotions, and relationships, even during stress or change.
- Find support and clarity:
Navigate life transitions, grief, or important decisions with someone who listens deeply.
Therapy can help you:
See patterns and understand their origins – Gain insight into recurring emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns and how they developed.Reconnect with your inner strength and energy – Rediscover parts of yourself that may have been lost or suppressed and build a sense of personal agency.
Tune into your body, emotions, and reactions – Increase awareness of physical sensations, feelings, and responses to better understand yourself.
Respond differently in relationships and daily life – Explore new ways of relating, making choices, and navigating challenges.
Feel more grounded, present, and in control – Strengthen your capacity to engage fully with life and make conscious, empowered choices.
Sessions are typically 50–55 minutes weekly
Work is collaborative—you are an active participant
Each session begins with a guided check-in, where your therapist gently asks what you most want for yourself in that moment. Together, you explore what might be getting in the way, paying attention to your present experience and body sensations, not just thoughts, and supporting your ability to make choices that feel right for you and guide your own growth.
You may be invited to notice your feelings, body sensations, or responses and explore new ways of relating
Change comes from awareness, curiosity, and practice, not pressure.
Your therapist offers:
Gentle guided self-exploration: Using open-ended questions to help you notice patterns and experiences without judgment.
Focus on the present: Exploring how your survival strategies show up in your body and daily life.
Attention to body and emotions: Invitations to notice sensations, feelings, and responses in the moment.
Recognition of your strengths and resources: Support in noticing and using your inner strengths to navigate challenges.
Awareness of the systems around you: Help in understanding how family, culture, work, and other environments impact your experiences and choices.
A collaborative, supportive relationship: A compassionate, respectful space where your pace and choices are honored.
Sometimes medication can help alongside therapy, but lasting change usually comes from addressing the underlying patterns and habits that affect your life. Your therapist can work with your doctor or psychiatrist if needed.
Your privacy is protected. Information is not shared without your permission, except when required by law:
- Suspected abuse (child, dependent adult, or elder)
- Serious threats of harm to yourself or others
Your therapist will always try to keep you safe while supporting your independence and growth.
You can expect that you might:
Understand yourself more deeply, noticing patterns and habits that shape your life
Feel more calm and steady, learning to manage emotions and stress in your body
Heal how you relate to others, building healthier, more satisfying connections
Reconnect with your true self, growing confidence and self-esteem
Turn old coping strategies into strengths, without having to relive painful memories
Build energy, resilience, and a sense of inner vitality, helping you move forward in life
Lying down on a couch – Therapy is an engaged, collaborative process; you and your therapist work together in a supportive space.
A magic wand – Change takes time, reflection, and practice, not instant fixes.
One person doing all the talking – Your voice is central, but dialogue is a shared exploration that fosters insight and healing.
Being forced to do anything – You make choices about your path; therapy supports your agency and personal growth.
“Just talking” – Conversations are a doorway to understanding patterns, regulating emotions, and creating meaningful change.
Contact me to discuss current fees.
I understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, I kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice. This allows me to offer the time to another client who may be waiting.
Payment is accepted at the time of service via cash, check, or major credit card. I use a HIPAA-secure credit/debit card payment platform for credit card payments.
I participate only with Medicare insurance. All other insurance plans are considered out-of-network. You are responsible for any fees not covered by your insurance.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance (out of network coverage) or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking your insurance provider the following questions:
- Do I have behavioral health/mental health benefits?
- Do I have out-of-network coverage?
- What is my deductible, and has it been met?
- How many therapy sessions per year are covered?
- What is the coverage amount per session? (This may be a percentage of an “allowable charge.”)
- Is approval or a referral required from my primary care physician?
Understanding your benefits in advance can help you plan for your sessions and any out-of-pocket costs.
Beginning January 1, 2022, federal laws regulating client care have been updated to include the “No Surprises” Act. This Act requires health care practitioners to provide current and potential clients a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) on the cost of treatment.
This new regulation is designed to provide transparency to patients regarding their expected medical expenses and to protect them from surprises when they receive their medical bills. It allows clients to understand how much their health care will cost before they receive services.
There are a number of factors that make it challenging to provide an estimate on how long it will take for a client to complete therapeutic treatment, and much depends on the individual client and their goals in seeking therapy. Some clients are satisfied with a reduction in symptoms while others continue longer because it feels beneficial to do so. Others begin to schedule less frequently as treatment progresses, and may continue to come in for “check-in’s” or when issues arise. Ultimately, as the client, it is your decision when to stop therapy.
When we first make contact either via email or phone, I will inform you of my fees and provide you with a Good Faith Estimate (GFE). In addition, this estimate will be available to you in writing. If you are a current client, I will be providing you with a GFE as well.
I will provide my current session fees, projected over a 12-month period based on varying session frequencies.
The frequency and duration is dependent on your individual needs and goals. I look forward to talking with you and answering any questions you may have about the “No Surprises” Act and Good Faith Estimates.
