Frequently Asked Questions

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COUNSELING AND THERAPY

• How do I choose a counselor or therapist?

• What exactly does therapy accomplish?

• I'm nervous about starting therapy; is that normal?

• What will happen in my first therapy session?

• How much does therapy cost?

• How long does therapy last?

• What do I do if I don’t like my therapist when I meet him or her?

• Does the sex or gender of my therapist matter?

• Will I have to talk about my feelings in therapy?

• Can a therapist prescribe psychotropic medication?

• Can my therapist tell other people about our sessions?

• Can other people come with me to my therapy sessions?

• I’m under the age of 18; does my parent have to give permission for me to go to therapy?

• What is the difference between an intern and a fully-licensed therapist?

• Can therapy affect the brain?

 

What is Therapy?

How Can Therapy Help me?

How do I decide what services are best for me?

Can I be hypnotized?

How many sessions will I need? 

Are spirituality and religion the same thing?

Will past life regressions interfere with my religious beliefs?

Do I have to believe in reincarnation in order for past life regressions to benefit me?