What is Marriage and Family Therapy?
Who are Marriage and Family Therapists?
Why use a Marriage and Family Therapist?
What are the qualifications to be a Marriage and Family Therapist?
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What can I expect from therapy?
Each therapy session lasts about 50-90 minutes. Your attendance in therapy and what you say in therapy are completely confidential with a few exceptions, which I will discuss with you at the beginning of the first session. Your therapist's role is that of exploration, asking questions, and offering support to help you during your process of discovering who you are and what you want in life. Therapy can offer you the chance to express yourself honestly, without fear of judgment or rejection. Your therapist may suggest tools, homework, or reading to guide you.
How long does therapy take?
Therapy can take anywhere from several weeks to several years. It can often be a slow process because there are many years of learned behaviors, thoughts, and patterns leading you to where you are today. Often, the presenting problem is lessened in a few months. At that point, a client may choose to continue therapy to address any underlying issues that may have impacted the initial problem. Clients may sometimes return for a few sessions after several months, or even years to check in or help get them back on track with their goals.
How much does therapy cost?
My fee for individual, couples, and family therapy is $75 for a 50-min session or $110 for a 90-min session. In circumstances of unusual financial hardship, I may be willing to negotiate a sliding fee discount or payment installment plan.
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