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People seek out a variety of different types of therapy, including:
- Anxiety Therapy
- Depression Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Therapy for panic attacks
- ADD and ADHD Therapy
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Therapy
- Self-Esteem & Self-Worth Therapy
- College & Life Transition Therapy
- Life Transitions and Career Stress Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
- Relational Therapy
The Therapy Process: How does therapy start?
After we confirm if you plan to use insurance and determine anticipated out of pocket costs, we will connect you with a therapist. That therapist will confirm a weekly or biweekly opening that matches with your availability and then schedule an initial consultation session.
This initial session is an opportunity for you to determine if the therapist feels like the right fit for you and for the therapist to explore if their areas of expertise address your therapy needs. For some people the “click” with a therapist happens right away and they feel confident about settling into the process. Others aren’t sure and take multiple sessions to determine whether or not they want to move forward with consistent scheduling. There is no wrong way to begin therapy.
The formal “assessment” stage of therapy typically lasts for 1-3 sessions, but people are always changing and developing and “assessment” is also ongoing. Your therapist will determine what diagnosis is most appropriate and embark on a plan for treatment that fits your needs and goal.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
The quality of the “fit” between therapist and client is a critical aspect of the treatment process. Research has shown that the most impactful aspect of a therapy experience is the therapeutic relationship itself. We encourage you to consider the following when thinking about this aspect of the therapy process:
- Personality: Do you like the therapist? Are they someone that you could imagine enjoying talking to?
- Therapy Style: Each of our therapist bio pages include details about their therapy style including direct, warm, positive. You may find that certain styles work better for you. To learn more about each of our therapists, visit Our Therapists page
- Therapeutic Approach: To learn more about various therapeutic approaches visit our Therapeutic Approaches Page
- Your Particular Needs/ Symptoms: Your therapist should be trained to work with your specific symptoms and needs
Sometimes you just don’t know what will be right for you until you try. We encourage all of our clients to be open with your therapist if you think that a different provider would work better for you. Our therapists will also check in with you about this after the initial session and assessment period. We are more than happy to help connect you to a different therapist if the first therapist you meet with is not the right fit for you. If you’d like to discuss therapist options with our practice manager feel free to reach out directly to Alissa Rotblatt, LCSW at admin@northshorepsychotherapy.com or 847.686.1158.