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    FAQ

    I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to
    therapy weak?

    Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

    What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or family?

    The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you
    listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

    Why shouldn’t I just take medication?

    Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.

    Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

    How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions? Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.

    How long will it take?

    Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

    I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?

    I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.

    My partner and I are having problems. Should we be in individual counseling or come together?

    If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, I could work with only one of you. It is not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.

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    Over the last few days and weeks, we have been closely monitoring all the information, updates and recommendations from the CDC, Missouri Health Dept, government, etc. in regard to COVID-19. Please be assured we are following CDC guidelines on cleaning and hygiene protocols, arranging lobby to create less contact with others, cancellation policy flexibility to reduce exposures from ill or potentially ill clients, and offering tele-therapy to keep the office as safe as possible.

    • The JAN-PRO® cleaning teams have assured us they will be focused on cleaning and disinfecting high risk areas: door handles, light switches, faucet handles, stair bannisters, and similar high touch locations. We will also be disinfecting high risk areas between each session. WHO posters have also been placed in various places throughout the office with hygiene protocols.

    • The lobby is arranged to create less contact with others. We are asking everyone to minimize your occupancy in the lobby as much as possible to support the WHO recommendation to stay more than 3ft apart from others. We will be asking clients to exit thru a different door after sessions to also minimize exposure to others and promote social distancing.

    • Cancellation policy flexibility will be effective as of March 16, 2020 until further notice. Please communicate any exposure, trips to infected areas or health issues to us. Please stay home if you are ill.

    • If you are interested in tele-therapy, please speak to your provider.

    Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have any additional questions regarding this information, please contact your provider.