FAQs

 

Is therapy right for me?

 

Therapy is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people choose to have therapy. Sometimes they want to deal with enduring psychological issues, or difficulties with anxiety or depression. Other times therapy is needed in response to unforeseen life changes, such as a divorce or work transitions. Many seek insight as they pursue personal exploration and growth. Working with a therapist can help provide counsel, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, body-image issues, conflict, grief, stress management and general life transitions. Therapy is right for anyone interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards transformation.

 

Do you accept insurance? How does insurance work?

 

To determine if you have mental health coverage, the first thing you should do is check with your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:

• What are my mental health benefits?
• What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
• How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
• How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
• Is approval required from my primary care physician?

Currently my services are not covered by German public insurance.  Private insurance may cover my services but please check directly with the insurance company.  Reimbursement of client invoices that are billed monthly may be possible if your insurance covers counseling services.

 

Is therapy confidential?

 

In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychotherapist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client. However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police.
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.

 

Is medication a substitute for therapy?

 

In some cases, a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action. Working with your Medical Doctor or Psychiatrist you can determine what’s best for you. It is well established that mental and emotional problems, and the pain they cause, cannot be solved solely by medication in the long-term. Instead of treating the symptom, therapy addresses the roots of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness.