Common Questions

Is therapy right for me?

Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. People come for many reasons.  Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, parenting issues or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one's life such as a divorce, taking care of aging parents or loss of a job. Many seek my advice as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth.   When coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety or despair, therapy can help.  Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, conflict, grief, stress management, body-image issues, and general life transitions. Therapy is right for anyone who is interested in getting the most out of their life by taking responsibility, creating greater self-awareness, and working towards change in their lives.

What can I expect in a therapy session?

Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. During therapy sessions it is standard to talk about the primary issues and concerns in your life.  Usually 50 minute weekly sessions are best.  Sometimes individuals who are going through a particularly difficult challenge may request more time per session or more than one session per week. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors. Between sessions it is important process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life.  For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions.

What benefits can I expect from working with a therapist?

Therapy can provide insight and new perspectives into life's challenges and can help create solutions to difficult problems. Many people find that working with a therapist can enhance personal development, improve relationships and family dynamics, and can ease the challenges of daily life. Sometimes, just having someone there to listen is helpful. Overall, people in therapy tend to have lower levels of anxiety and stress, decreased conflict, and improved quality of life.

Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

  • Developing new skills for handling stress and anxiety
  • Modifying unhealthy behavior and long-standing patterns
  • Attaining insight into personal patterns and behavior
  • Increasing confidence, peace, vitality, and well-being
  • Improving ways to manage anger, depression and moods
  • Discovering new ways to cope and solve problems
  • Navigating life’s obstacles more effectively
  • Improving listening and communication skills
  • Enhancing the overall quality of life
Therapy works because:
  • The main goal of therapy is to create a structure that enables you to become your own best advisor.
  • Therapy challenges you and helps you take the time to find out what winning in life means to you.
  • As a therapist, I am objective and non-judgmental and will help you see all possibilities exist.

Is therapy confidential?

In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:

  • Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s. I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
  • If a client intends to harm himself or herself. I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, further measures may be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.

Contact Me

Face-to-Face Appointments in the Comfort of the Client's Home Only
Video Conferencing and Teletherapy by Zoom or GoTo Meeting
New York, Nassau, Suffolk, Counties and New York City


Availability

Primary

Monday:

9:00 am-9:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-9:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-9:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

By Appointment

Sunday:

Closed