Therapy That Helps You Move Forward

These terms are often used interchangeably. They generally describe working with a licensed mental health professional to address emotional, behavioral, relationship, or life concerns.

“Therapy” and “counseling” are more familiar everyday terms, while “psychotherapy” is often used in clinical and insurance settings.

The first appointment focuses on understanding your current concerns, relevant history, symptoms, strengths, and goals.

Your therapist will ask questions, explain how therapy works, discuss confidentiality, and begin developing a treatment plan with you. You will not be expected to discuss every difficult experience during the first session.

Individual therapy appointments are commonly scheduled for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The duration may vary based on your age, therapist, treatment plan, clinical needs, and insurance coverage.

Many patients begin with weekly appointments. Others may attend every other week or at another interval based on their symptoms, goals, progress, availability, and therapist’s recommendation.

The length of therapy depends on your concerns and goals. Some people benefit from focused, short-term treatment, while others need ongoing support for more complex or persistent concerns.

Your therapist will review your progress with you rather than assuming that therapy must continue indefinitely.

No. You may seek therapy because you are experiencing stress, relationship difficulties, grief, life changes, or other concerns even when you do not already have a psychiatric diagnosis.

Your therapist will complete an assessment and discuss any clinically relevant findings with you.

No. Medication is not required to receive therapy.

Some patients benefit from therapy alone, while others benefit from combining therapy with psychiatric evaluation or medication management. Any recommendation for additional care should be based on your individual needs.

Yes. With your authorization, your therapist collaborates directly with our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners within the same care team. Because your care is coordinated in-house, communication is more consistent, treatment decisions are more aligned, and outcomes often improve.

Yes. Therapy may be available for children, adolescents, and adults, depending on provider availability and whether the therapist’s experience is appropriate for the patient’s needs.

Parents or guardians are generally involved in the intake and treatment-planning process for minors.

The therapist will explain the limits of confidentiality and determine the appropriate level of family involvement based on the patient’s age, development, safety, clinical needs, and applicable requirements.

Telehealth therapy may be available for eligible patients located in Florida and North Carolina. The patient must generally be physically located in a state where the therapist is authorized to practice at the time of the appointment.

Many insurance plans include outpatient mental health benefits, but coverage varies.

Our therapists accept most major insurance plans. Contact us to verify your coverage and benefits.

Therapy is generally confidential. Your therapist will explain circumstances in which information may need to be disclosed, such as immediate safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, certain legal requirements, or when you authorize communication with another person or provider.