
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the difference between Therapy and Coaching?
Therapy is conducted by a licensed provider in your state according to medical necessity and guided by a clinical assessment and formal DSM diagnosis. Treatment may include a variety of modalities and techniques with a treatment plan.
Coaching provides an alternative form of support and accountability in making changes to see improvements in your overall functioning. While coaching often includes aspects of psychoeducation to foster general awareness and understanding, it is not regulated by a licensing board or diagnosis to justify medical necessity.
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What are Yoga & Meditation?
Yoga is so many things!
Your individualized yoga practice with me builds your foundation to safely move your body through the yoga postures, or “asanas,” paired with breathing. We intentionally build your mind-body connection, allowing you to become more fully present in your life.
Therapeutic effects of yoga in research
Meditation allows us to notice what is already there within and around us at all times. We pause to pay attention for the purpose of becoming more aware without reacting to or trying to do anything about it.
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What is Reiki?
There is energy all around us at all times and Reiki is the use of energy to heal and rebalance our bodies and minds. Everyone responds differently to receiving Reiki, so be gentle with yourself after your session! Be curious about what you notice, hydrate & take care.
Learn more about Reiki here.
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About the Office
In-person services are available with me in a private office that is located within a shared co-working space accessible by membership and key code access only. Members are permitted to bring in guests and clients as needed and are required to abide by community standards of mutual respect. I am required to meet with you in the lobby area and personally escort you through the co-working space as a visitor.
By choosing in-office appointments with me, you acknowledge that your full privacy and anonymity are not guaranteed - just as you might run into a neighbor or your best friend when you go to a medical appointment, you may see others you know when coming to my office. As your provider, I will not disclose what type of service you receive from me but it could be implied by entering the co-working environment that you are my client.
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How do you protect my information?
If you choose to receive mental health counseling services with me, I am legally and ethically required to protect your private health information according to HIPAA.
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Are you a mandated reporter?
Yes - As a mandated reported, I am legally obligated to report suspected child abuse or neglect. I must also notify the authorities if a client expresses immediate threat to harm themselves or others and have a Duty to Warn and/or report this intent. I am required to report suspected elder or adult dependent abuse as well as to respond to court orders. If you disclose information to me that requires that I notify the authorities, I will tell you.
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How do services end?
Entering into a therapeutic relationship with me means that you are ready to work on your emotional healing and/or taking actionable steps toward sustainable change. While the duration of treatment varies from person-to-person, you can expect to be respected as a service recipient. Similarly, I ask that my clients respect me, my time and show care and consideration for the office space and/or virtual therapy space.
We enter into the therapeutic relationship with mutual respect for one another and we both reserve the right to terminate that therapeutic relationship at any time, including if measurable progress is not being made or if an individual conducts themselves in a manner that is inconsistent with the therapeutic relationship.
Please note that my Cancellation Policy is the full session rate with less than 24 hours’ notice. A courtesy exception may be made at my discretion under documented extenuating circumstances. If you are ill on the day of your appointment, please notify me ASAP to arrange a telehealth session instead of an in-person appointment.