What Can I Expect in a Therapy Session?
During the initial intake session we will meet with the primary caretakers to gain a complete and thorough history and evaluation of areas of concern, needs, and goals for treatment. During the initial session we will discuss family history, child’s developmental history, current behaviors and symptoms and my treatment approaches and techniques.
A treatment plan will be discussed at this time and specific recommendations will be made regarding recommended therapeutic interventions, home based interventions for parents to work on and any further evaluation or referrals which may be needed.
We may make referrals for additional services if necessary including Psychiatry (for medication evaluation), Psychological (for in depth testing), Medical, Legal or additional Community Based Services.
At this time questions will be answered, reading material will be given to parents, including suggestions for further reading. Progress will be recorded via parent report, therapist observation, client self report and any other relevant feedback from teachers, doctors, etc.
For children, sessions will consist of various forms
of Play Therapy, including but not limited to:
These methods are used sometimes in conjunction with but also in lieu of traditional talk therapy with children and adolescents who are often unable to use words to express themselves or communicate emotions.
Children and teens respond extremely well to being able to express themselves creatively in a safe setting while learning appropriate ways to manage and communicate feelings.
How Long Will Sessions Last?
Do You Accept Insurance?
How Does Insurance Work?
We are in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Aetna only, we are out of network for all other insurances. Please check with your insurance carrier prior to your first session in order to ensure that you have coverage.
Check your coverage carefully and find the
answers to the following questions:
Is Therapy Confidential?
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are number of exceptions to this rule.
Exceptions include:
The therapist is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
The therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
The therapist will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, further measures may be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.