Common Questions

Therapy can vary greatly depending on the individual and the goals of the patient. Generally, a therapist will want to discuss the events that lead the patient to seek therapy in the first place and move on to resolving more specific goals for the patient.

Commonly, sessions will be scheduled weekly and will last around an hour. Therapy can be focused on a singular issue or can last long term – addressing overarching personal issues and working on emotional growth. On occasion, a therapist might suggest books, activities, or keeping track of events in your life. It is always important that a therapist has all relevant data and information, just like your doctor. For therapy to be effective, you must actively participate in and out of your sessions.

In a word, yes. Confidentiality and privileged communications are the rights of all clients of psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers according to law and professional ethics.  Confidential information about you, your psychological test results and the psychological or counseling services provided to you will not be released  without your written permission, except as otherwise required by law or by a court of competent jurisdiction.  The law provides for the following exceptions to this provision:

1. If the therapist suspects child or elder abuse.
2. If the therapist has knowledge of intent to harm oneself or others.
3. If the therapist receives a court order to the contrary.