Faqs
Is therapy right for me?
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
How can therapy help me?
What is therapy like?
What are Sessions Counseling by Phone?
Is therapy confidential?
Do you accept insurance?
What are accepted forms of payment?
What Exactly Happens in Coaching?
Where & How Often Do We Meet?
Are There Different Types of Coaching?
Is Coaching For Me?
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
What is your delivery policy?
What is your privacy policy?
What are your terms and conditions?
Seeking out therapy is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people come to therapy. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it is in response to unexpected changes in one’s life such as a divorce or work transition. Many seek the advice of counselor as they pursue their own personal exploration and growth. 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.
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you’re at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
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How can therapy help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in psychotherapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Every therapy session is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. It is standard for therapists to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during therapy sessions. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes. 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. It is important process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions. For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions. People seeking psychotherapy are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change and create greater awareness in their lives. Here are some things you can expect out of therapy:
- Compassion, respect and understanding
- Perspectives to illuminate persistent patterns and negative feelings
- Real strategies for enacting positive change
- Effective and proven techniques along with practical guidance
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Is therapy confidential?
In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychotherapist. No information is disclosed without prior written permission from the client.
However, there are some exceptions required by law to this rule. Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.
What are Sessions Counseling by Phone?
Counseling by phone is possible, convenient, and no extra charge for established clients under certain circumstances.
During sessions by phone, I’ll be listening extra carefully as you talk about what’s bothering you. I’ll assess your needs, and help you set a goal to focus our work. Working by phone can be an advantage when it is easier for you to talk about difficult or embarrassing subjects.
Over time, we’ll build your strengths and increase your confidence, while working towards resolving your initial concerns. As with counseling in the office, my intent is that you complete the work with a sense of resilience and empowerment.
Counseling by phone provides you with the same privacy and confidentiality as in office counseling. Sessions are scheduled, whether in the office or on the phone.
Just like arriving on time for an in office appointment, you are expected to call me on time for any phone counseling sessions. If you are going to be late making your call time and send me a text before hand, I may be able to make an adjustment. However, calls that are later than 15 minutes after the scheduled hour may be considered a missed appointment. You will be financially liable for that appointment time.
Wondering whether phone counseling are right for you? Please email me at liferebuild@gmail.com with a brief description of your concern, along with your availability, and I will contact you within 24 hours.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. I am happy to provide necessary documentation for my services (in the form of a detailed receipt) which you will be able to submit to insurance for potential reimbursement. It is important to remember that all insurance plans have different expectations in terms of reimbursement. As such, please consult with your managed care company to learn about your individual out-of-network behavioral health benefits.
Payment is due before or at the time of service. Please check your coverage carefully and ask the following questions: Do I have mental health benefits? What is my deductible and has it been met? How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover? How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider? What is the coverage amount per therapy session? Is pre-authorization required from my primary care physician?
What Exactly Happens in Coaching?
First and foremost coaching is a one-to-one confidential process. It is designed to bring out your best, to enhance your present abilities, sharpen your skills and accelerate your success — regardless of how you define success.
If you are considering coaching, you may sign up to test drive a 60 minute coaching experience. During this session, we will answer any questions you may have and give you an overview of how the process evolves.
Purposeful dialogue is at the heart of coaching. Goals will be established for every 4 sessions and the client will be supported, encouraged and challenged as they explore new ideas and options. Various assessment tools may be recommended. These assessment give the client a mirror by which they are able to view their own behavior, to become self-aware, identify developmental issues, do problem solving or adjust their perspective according to their needs, capability and motivation.
Ours is a three-dimensional approach. This approach involves:
- Working to clarify developmental needs and to improve each client’s skill base. We work from a strength based developmental process that focuses on enhancing one’s natural attributes but also teaches you how to work around your limitations. These limitations are usually areas where you have limited interest;
- Examining personality traits, preferences, values and goals because we believe inside-out work is necessary to achieve desired results;
- Looking at work style, attitudes, motivators, communication and leadership styles.
Depending on your style of learning and your personal time commitment we will try to get you finished as quickly as possible.
Where & How Often Do We Meet?
Most people choose to meet by telephone weekly, although face-to-face meetings can be arranged, and it is usual that our time together will last an hour. It could be more or less depending on your time and schedule. A minimum of 12 sessions is customary. We find that clients having achieved their initial goal will often come back again to get back on track or meet another challenge.
Are There Different Types of Coaching?
Yes. Life (Personal) Coaches are usually sought out to help people make significant transitions in their life — to move from where they are to where they want to be. Change is not an easy thing to deal with alone and a good coach will be there to listen, challenge and support your decisions.
Executive Coaches are sought out to help individuals significantly reduce their learning curve and fine-tune their leadership skills. Executive Coaching not only delivers results but it helps prevent problems. It integrates knowledge and skills with practical behavioral change over time. Coaching deepens an awareness of an individual’s unique strengths as a foundation for improvement but it also gives insights into how some behaviors can be career limiting. Although most executives want to make a difference, these busy and over-extended managers need support to improve their leadership competencies.
Is Coaching For Me?
It is our belief that everyone can use some assistance to adapt to change, prevent reoccurring problems or to enhance personal performance. Working with a coach will crystallize your situation and keep you on track. Verbalizing concerns about your business or personal life can be a very dynamic and enlightening experience. No other type of training puts the individual’s needs and concerns first. Your strengths, doubts, dreams and constraints become part of the solution.
What are accepted forms of payment?
Acceptable forms of payment are check or debit/credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). If your check is deposited with insufficient funds, you will be charged an additional $10 to cover the bank fees. Please notify me if any problem arises during the course of therapy regarding your ability to make timely payments.
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
You will be charged the entire amount for our scheduled session, if 24-hours notice is not provided when canceling or rescheduling your therapy appointment. It is important to note that once services are rendered for a one-time service, there will be no refunds.
Coaching services are paid for in advance by credit or debit card. If you are unable to attend a specific coaching session at the agreed time and date, providing you give a week’s notice, Life Rebuilding will make every effort to re-arrange and find a mutually agreeable new appointment within the month.
Monthly Coaching Payments may be cancelled and refunded providing notice is given more than one week in advance of the first coaching appointment in the month. Cancellations are not accepted once this date has passed or subsequent to the first coaching session in the month.
What is your delivery policy?
Life Rebuilding provide counseling and coaching services. These services are paid for in advance and delivered by phone, email or in person at the agreed date, time and location.
What is your privacy policy?
In order to provide counseling and coaching services, I may request certain information from my clients. This can include contact, payment and personal information to assist in providing comprehensive counseling and coaching services. Life Rebuilding will treat you and any information provided with respect and confidentiality.
Life Rebuilding takes the privacy of your personal information very seriously and will use your information only in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy. Life Rebuilding will not sell, distribute or otherwise provide your personal information to third parties. There is no personal agenda, it is all about the client’s success.
What are your terms and conditions?
Life Rebuilding LLC and all the materials on this website are copyright. As such, all rights are reserved.
Complaint procedure: If you have a complaint, please email or call (347) 874-6777.
Visitor conduct: It is noteworthy to mention that as a Counselor, I provide feedback or advice that my clients may not want to hear in order to help them grow and rebuild. Clients are expected to be courteous and respectful during this process.
