FAQs
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Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance. We are out of network providers which means we do not bill your insurance company directly but we will provide a receipt (called a superbill) for the sessions you paid for. You may submit this superbill to your insurance provider for any out of network benefits you may have and they will issue a reimbursement check. We recommend contacting your insurance company before beginning therapy to find out what your out of network benefits are. It is the client’s responsibility to pay for their session at time of service, regardless of insurance benefits.
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How much does therapy cost?
Fees range from $185-$285
We accept credit cards for payment for Telehealth sessions. Session fees are due at the time of session. If we are not a fit for you financially, or for any reason, we would be happy to provide you with high-quality referrals from our network of experienced colleagues.
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Do you have to be in crisis to come to therapy?
The short answer is, definitely not! It’s true that a lot of people wait until they are in crisis before they begin therapy, but it’s definitely not a requirement. In fact, when we are not in crisis, it can mean the deeper aspects of therapy can begin a little more quickly. Any reason that brings you to therapy is a good reason, because it means something inside wants to be heard and become empowered.
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What is Holistic Psychotherapy?
We use the words holistic, depth and integrative to describe the kind of therapy we do at HPHP. It means that we believe your unconscious beliefs are shaping your outside life. These feelings and beliefs are deep, deep down (there’s the depth part) and it requires a dive into the hard to hear and see parts of you so that ALL of you can be acknowledged and supported.
Holistic means your mind and body and lived experiences are all connected. You are a whole person and when we bring awareness to all of this - mind, body, soul, and the unconscious parts- it’s called integration.
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I want to come to therapy, but I also don’t want to come to therapy. Or, I feel scared to come to therapy. Or, I feel like I need therapy and then once I make the appointment I feel fine. Is this normal?
YES, yes, yes and yes. Most people feel ambivalent about coming to therapy. Something inside wants to feel better, but another part may be worried therapy will reveal something they can’t handle. For others it might feel like there’s something wrong with us if we go to therapy. Then again, some might feel like life is ‘good enough’ and only people with ‘real problems’ need therapy.
If there’s something inside that is curious about therapy, trust the impulse. This is the part of you that wants to grow and find relief. It’s normal to feel nervous at the precipice of change. The feelings you have about therapy are all things for us to explore and will teach us a lot about your relationship to yourself and your needs. It’s true therapy can be uncomfortable at times, as growing pains can sometimes accompany change. But you will have an empathic companion with you the whole way.
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How do we get started and what does a first session look like?
The first step is a 15-minute consultation with our Care Coordinator who will connect you with the best fit. After a short chat on the phone with one of our clinicians, if it feels like a good fit and you want to meet, you will schedule the first appointment. There will be some forms to complete that your therapist will either email to you or leave in the waiting room for you to complete before your first session.
At your first session your therapist will go over the forms you signed and then she will ask you something like, ‘so what brings you in today?” And from there a conversation will unfold as you share what you feel compelled to share. Your therapist will ask questions so they may get a sense of who you are and what your life looks like. Don’t worry if you don’t know what to talk about it.
You may at the end of the session feel an immediate ‘yes’ inside and wish to schedule another appointment. Or you may want to take some time to think about it. Either way is fine. It can sometimes take a few sessions to decide if you wish to commit to weekly sessions. It’s a unique relationship and making sure it’s a good fit is important. We are in full support of however this process unfolds for you.
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What happens in therapy?
Each therapy experience is a unique one. You will be in a safe and judgement-free space. Your therapist is your empathic companion, there to stay curious about who you are, how you navigate the world, and what you need help with. This understanding will unfold through conversations with your therapist. We won’t just sit and nod. While listening is an important part, your therapist will also ask questions, share insights, explore images and name unconscious beliefs you may be carrying.
Sometimes you may know exactly what you want to talk about, and some days you may have no idea what to say. Both are ok. Your experience with therapy will be a unique journey all your own. And when you look back over what has unfolded you may be able to pinpoint some moments where something clicked and really changed while other aspects may feel more mysterious.
