• Please limit text communications to urgent scheduling needs. If you just need to talk, we ask that you wait until your appointment. If you think you may hurt yourself or someone else, do call your therapist. You will create a plan of action together, which will likely include emergency services.

  • We offer remote telehealth sessions and in-person. Please contact us to learn more about our availability.

  • We currently treat Adults, and Teens from age 13.

  • We do! Please visit our Team Page to see if any of our therapists accept your insurance, and our out of network rates.

  • We will make a commitment to you as your therapist to help you reach your treatment goals. While we are available for emergent situations and crisis intervention, psychotherapy is most effective with regular and consistent meeting times. We understand that your life is busy and there are circumstances beyond your control that may require you [read more]

  • We maintain brief written records of each session which are stored in a secure location. You have the right to request a copy of your file, which will be made available to you or to any other health care provider in writing. As licensed psychotherapists, we maintain a strict policy of confidentiality. I will not [read more]

  • If at any time you have passive thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please let your therapist know. If you ever feel compelled to act on these feelings, you must go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call 911, before calling your therapist. If you abuse illegal or prescription drugs and/or alcohol, or drink an [read more]

  • You can discontinue psychotherapy with us at any time. If you wish to seek another mental health professional’s opinion, we will refer you to other qualified professionals who may be a better match within Inside Psychotherapy or another provider. As a courtesy, we request that you let your therapist know during a session that you [read more]

  • Successful psychotherapy hinges on effort put forth between both the therapist and the patient. Psychotherapy is a process which takes time and motivation on your part. While psychotherapy offers no guarantees, benefits vary widely. You may experience improved relationships, professional growth or transformation, improved self-esteem, and shifts in your self-talk. You may also experience some [read more]

  • Choosing a psychotherapist who is right for you is perhaps the most important component of psychotherapy. We generally recommend a commitment of 2-3 consecutive weekly sessions to start, as the initial evaluation and assessment are completed. At that time, your therapist will make their recommendations, you can develop a treatment plan together, and better decide [read more]

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