How long is a session/appointment? Each session/appointment is 50 minutes long.
How often are the appointments? It depends on the client’s need. Typically, the appointments are once a week. But, it is based on what you need as a client. For example, some clients may start out with weekly appointments and eventually end up reducing appointments to two times per month or once a month before eventually ending with therapy.
How long will I need to be in therapy? It depends on your need as well. Some clients may decide to be in therapy between 8 to 12 weeks, while others may decide to be in therapy for months or a year. It depends on the need of the client and on their availability for sessions as well as what is feasible financially.
How do I know when it is the right time to end with therapy? You have the right to end with therapy at anytime that you decide to end with therapy. Typically, both the therapist and the client discuss together weeks in advance regarding the expected end date of therapy.
What is the intake (first) session all about? During the intake session, you get the chance to talk about the reasons that brought you to therapy and the ways you have already tried to address the problem. During the session, the therapist will ask questions to get a sense of what your life is like, your strengths, values, important people in your life etc. Towards the end of the intake session, we will discuss and create goals that you want to focus on in therapy.
What is therapy like? Well, that is a really hard question to answer. The goals you have set for therapy will provide a roadmap as to the overall focus of therapy. In therapy, you can share what you wish to share. As a therapist, I will listen to your experiences and help you to learn skills, such as relaxation skills, communication skills, setting healthy boundaries, or problem solving skills that could help you to meet your goals in therapy.
When does the client pay for therapy? Clients will be charged for therapy at the end of each appointment with the credit card that is saved on the file.
How much is a session? Each session costs 150 dollars for 50-minute sessions. Any cancellations prior to the 24 hours of scheduled appointment time will not result in a fee. Any cancellations within the 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will result in a charge of 150 dollars. If the client does not show up (no show) to a scheduled appointment, it will also result in 150 dollars. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you can’t afford this rate, as you may qualify for a lower rate.
Do you provide superbills? Yes, I do provide superbills for clients who request for one. It is the responsibility of the client to take the superbill to the insurance to request for reimbursement. Clients would need to check with their insurance to see if they qualify for any type of reimbursement.
How can I schedule an initial consultation with you? You can email me at sherin@catholictherapistcenter.com to schedule a free consultation or you can call me at 562 267 9777 and leave a message in case that I do not pick up.
