FAQ
Q1. How long will I have to attend therapy sessions?
A1. Each person works and develops at their own unique pace. There is no specified period of time that is recommended. Your therapy is tailored to your needs and what you feel comfortable working on. There will be times when you progress quickly and feel better, and other times when you may struggle more with some deeper more painful issues. At that time your journey may be bumpy, and you may be taking smaller steps towards your goal.
Q2. How often will I have to come?
A2. Therapy works best when you attend on a regular and consistent basis. At a minimum once a week is appropriate when you first go the psychotherapy. Sometimes it is necessary to attend more frequently if you are experiencing a crisis, or working through something very painful and difficult.
Q3. What can I expect when I sign up for psychotherapy?
A3. You can expect a safe, non-threatening and confidential setting. You will be able to express your fears, worries, anger and needs without any judgement. You should feel heard, understood and attended to. You will be met at the place where you are emotionally, and helped to process your feelings and thoughts in a sensitive manner, at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Q4. How does therapy help me feel better, progress and grow?
A4. When you begin to put into words your pain, hurt, anxieties and longings, you make more space within you to take in positive and nurturing messages. As you do so, you feel better, and can then focus on the patterns you have developed to cope with emotional pain that no longer serve you. Examining them through your interaction with me as your therapist enables you to chart a path towards growth.
Q5. Are there stages that I will go through as I progress through therapy?
A5. There are a number of stages that you can expect to go through.
• The first phase generally focuses on what is distressing to you, and your major concerns about your life at that moment. The main focus will be on dealing with the distress and making you feel more in control.
• The second phase is the most important of all. At this time we look at your patterns of coping and relating in the world that may not be as useful as they once were. We begin to build your emotional muscles for effectively dealing with what life throws at you.
• As you exercise your new emotional muscles you build your confidence, and view potential obstacles as more manageable. During this time we work on integrating all your resources and skills so that you can fulfill your dreams.
Q6. Will I be looking back over my childhood experiences?
A6. Often when you experience discomfort and distress in your adult relationships, it is because you are reacting to the situation as you did when you were more helpless in your younger years. That emotional muscle has not been built up to allow you to cope with adult life. In these sorts of instances it can be very useful to explore certain of your childhood wounds.
Q7. Are there other ways in which I can express myself if I cannot find the words?
A7. You can use visual tools such as drawing, collage, and construction apparatus. Your dreams are especially valuable in helping you express parts of yourself that you don’t usually have access to.
Q8. Do you take insurance?
A8. If you have PPO insurance, you can use it to get reimbursed from your insurer. You will pay the fee agreed upon at your first visit for each session and get a statement at the end of each month. You can use that statement to claim reimbursement in line with the policy you have.
I take Medicare Insurance with a co-pay. I ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.
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Disclaimer: Your interaction with the information on this website/webpage in no way constitutes the delivery of a psychotherapeutic or other service. There is no liability on the part of Dr. Jeanette Raymond for any reactions you may have while interacting with the material, or subsequently. The information provided is educational only.Workshop Dates
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