Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from my first appointment with a clinician? Answer

Do you accept my insurance? Answer

Do you have evening hours and/or Saturday hours? Answer

I understand there are different styles of therapy. How will I know which one will be right for me? Answer

Can I expect to feel better right away if I come in for therapy? Answer

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? Answer

What are some important questions I should ask a clinician before I schedule an appointment? Answer

How will I know when I’ve been in treatment long enough? Answer

What do I do if I feel I'm not getting what I want from therapy? Answer

What if family or friends ask what I'm getting out treatment? Answer

Will treatment change me into someone completely different? Answer

Will I have to take medication? Answer

What if my therapist thinks I need medication? Answer

Do I have to follow my clinician's recommendations in order to stay in therapy? Answer

How will I know if the clinician is right for me? Answer

I would like my spouse/partner to come in for an appointment with me because we have problems in our relationship, but he/she is refusing. What can I do? Answer

Are your front desk staff always available? Answer

Is everything I say to a clinician confidential? Answer

If I have done something illegal or bad in the past, must the clinician report it to the police? Answer

We are divorced and the children visit with each of us. How can I help them deal with this stress? Answer

When the children come back from being with their other parent, they flaunt the rules of our home, saying that their other parent doesn't make them do certain things. What should I do? Answer

My child is struggling in school and at home. I suspect that he/she may have a problem, but I'm not sure what it is. I've talked with several people about it and they've told me that he/she will eventually grow out of it. What can I do to help my child? Answer

My child has been assessed previously. He/she was determined to have a problem, we followed the treatment plan, and he/she continues to struggle. What can I do to help him/her? Answer

I'm an adult and, for years, I've suspected that I may have a problem with attention. I've been researching the topic on the internet, I've completed some checklists, and, consequently, have decided that I may benefit from medication. Who do I see for the medication? Answer

My mother has been having problems with memory that have become progressively worse over the past couple of years. More recently, she's having trouble with finding the words to express herself, with distractibility, and with getting lost. I'm concerned about her well-being. What should I do? Answer

I was involved in an accident about two years ago. I have problems with attention, memory, depression, and anxiety that have persisted, even though I was told that they would subside in about six months. I don't recall having these problems prior to the accident. Are they attributable to that? Answer