Questions?

As MFT’s we look at the system as a “whole”, e.g.- parent-child, husband-wife, parent-child. We work through intergenerational dynamics, tracking problem solving, affection sharing, nurturance, conflict management and more to help you gain insight into how issues have evolved which helps you better understand your situation.

Additionally, MFT’s have expert level training in working with couples, families and individuals with at least 3000 clinical hours of work in the clinical field.

The number and frequency of sessions will depend on the intensity of the symptoms, history of problematic relational/habit patterns and the amount of work you do outside of sessions towards your therapy goals.

I use evidence-based therapies in my work- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

No. All sessions are completed online via a secure encrypted video chat. Our clients love the convenience of being able to connect from work or from their own home where they feel most comfortable. Online sessions allow you to avoid traffic and parking and are less of a time commitment than if you had to schedule a time to get to and from an office. They’re also more discreet.

Online therapy has been thoroughly researched and all the studies show it is just as effective as in-person therapy. We would never practice in a way that is not effective and backed by research as we are very committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients. If you or your partner have concerns about whether online sessions are for you, we recommend booking a free 15 min consultation on our website and trying it for yourself. Most people are pleasantly surprised by the experience. Since it’s free, you really have nothing to lose!

A late cancellation (less than 24 hours of your scheduled session) or a no-show is charged the full fee of the session. The reason we have this cancellation policy is because we have reserved that time for you and it is virtually impossible for us to fill an open slot with less than 24 hours advance notice.

We use HIPAA compliant app called Ivy Pay to transact any dues. A secure link is sent to your phone via Ivy Pay for you to complete the transaction.

Yep! That is one of the many benefits of online therapy. When you book an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link. Just send the link to your partner and he or she can connect by clicking the same link. All 3 of us will be in a video chat together and we all can see each other at the same time.

Because each person has different issues and goals, sessions will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous session. Depending on your specific needs, our work together can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. It is most common to schedule regular weekly sessions in the beginning and many clients choose to move into a bi-weekly or monthly schedule as they progress. It is important to understand that you will get the best results from our work together if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of sessions to support your process – such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals.

Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and therapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but in session. What you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone as outlined in the Informed Consent form that all clients sign before working with FMBHS. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law we cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.

However, state law and professional ethics require us to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

* Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children and/or elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.

* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.

Great question. The short answer is, if you’re considering it, you probably needed it a long time ago. Most couples wait way too long to seek help. Unfortunately, the longer you have been fighting in unproductive ways and building up resentment, the harder it is to turn things around. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible by any means but, the sooner you get help, the better chance you have of saving your relationship.

Having a problem is not a problem- not knowing or learning to solve it effectively with your partner is the problem. Through couples therapy we work on helping you identify effective ways of navigating life problems.

Having problems just means you need to build some skills in the communication and relationship department. That is what much of couples therapy is about; teaching you stuff that will benefit you for the rest of your life – whether you end up staying together or not.