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FAQ
What are some common misconceptions about therapy?
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Therapy is only for people with mental illness.
The reality is that most of us can benefit from talking to someone in an environment free of judgment. Our loved ones often try their best to give advice and feedback but they also sometimes just want to fix our problems or just make them go away. Therapy is really for anyone that is struggling to feel satisfied with their quality of life and wants someone that can listen to them and validate their experience.
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Going to therapy means I’m weak and don’t know how to solve my own problems.
There is nothing weak about needing help. Making connections with others to both give and receive help is part of the human condition. Too many people are raised to believe that talking about feelings means that we are weak and doing things on our own means that we are powerful. I’ve heard many people say that they don’t have emotions; that they don’t care about things like that; or that doesn't bother me, I’m fine. It is unfortunate when someone doesn’t have the ability to feel their emotions, a normal human thing. Therapy can help people learn to bear the discomfort of their emotions and come out stronger for doing so.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes! At this time, Joyful Journey Counseling is offering telehealth services through a HIPAA compliant and encrypted virtual platform.
Do you take insurance?
Our practice does not accept insurance, however, some insurance companies will reimburse for our services as Out of Network Providers. Please contact me for more information regarding fees and services.
Can family systems theory be used in individual therapy?
Yes! As individuals, we exist within the framework of our relationships (family, friends, coworkers, etc.). Family systems theory looks at an individual as part of a larger relationship system. The system impacts the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of the individual; the individual, in turn, impacts others within the system. We all take on roles and patterns within our relationships and the goal with family systems theory is to help change dysfunctional or maladaptive patterns. Don’t worry if this doesn’t appeal to you! Therapists are trained in many different therapeutic techniques and will adapt the work in sessions to a client’s needs and preferences.
What can I expect from therapy?
We believe that the baseline of any healthy therapeutic relationship is mutual respect and open communication. That being said, a therapy session can be whatever a person or family needs at that moment; whether this is a safe space to vent without consequence or to receive feedback without judgment. There is no right or wrong way to do therapy (apologies to the perfectionists out there). However, it does require work and challenging one’s emotions and vulnerabilities to feel better. A therapist can be your guide on this Joyful Journey.
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