Q: Therapy feels like a big step to me. What can I expect?
A: Asking for help from a professional you don’t know can sometimes feel scary. But working with a therapist you come to trust can help you sort through your feelings and discover a path to relief from the problems you are facing.
Q: How often do we meet?
A: We usually meet once a week for about 50 minutes. If you’re going through a really tough time, we can meet more frequently. As things get better, we might meet less often. I can provide options to meet your individual needs.
Q: How long will it take?
A: If things are going well, and you just need a little help to get through a rough time, therapy can be pretty brief. If you’re struggling with some tougher issues and you want to get to a much better place, it might mean more sessions. You decide.
My overall goal for you will be to put you on a course of positive well-being. Therapy is a flexible process, however, involving us working together. And together we will determine how long therapy will last. We can talk about it any time.
Q: Do you have a sliding scale?
A: Yes. I try to make my services affordable to a wide range of people. Depending on my caseload, I sometimes have sliding scale slots available. This means I am willing to talk about a fee reduction if this is something you need.
Q: Is therapy confidential?
A: Yes. The law and professional ethics protect the privacy and confidentiality of the relationship between a client and therapist, and information you share cannot be disclosed without your written permission to do so. There are, however, certain exceptions to this: for example, child or elder abuse.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: I am an out-of-network provider. However, many common insurance carriers with PPO plans will reimburse a good amount toward our work together. Please read more details on rates and insurance.
Q: What’s the first step in getting started?
A: For any questions, or to make an appointment, you can reach me by e-mail at denise@deniserichmantherapy.com or you can call or text me at (818) 326-4630.
If I am not available right away, please leave a message and I will respond to you shortly.
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