Q: What is systemic or relational therapy?
Systemic therapy examines challenges within the context of relationships and environments. It considers how interactions with partners, family, friends, and coworkers influence experiences of stress, anxiety, grief, or conflict.

Q: How is therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapist different from other providers?
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), my training emphasizes relationships and patterns between individuals. This approach is particularly beneficial in couples therapy, family therapy, and relationship counseling, focusing on the interconnectedness of personal experiences and relational dynamics.

Q: What’s the difference between individual therapy and family or couples therapy?
Individual therapy centers on personal experiences, while family or couples therapy explores how relationships and communication patterns influence challenges. In systemic therapy, even individual sessions consider how your experiences are connected to your relationships.

Q: What happens in couples therapy?
Couples therapy provides a structured space to explore relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and conflicts. It aims to enhance connection, resolve issues, and strengthen bonds through systemic approaches that consider both individual behaviors and relational interactions.

Q: How do I know if therapy is right for me?
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, stress, or relationship challenges, therapy can offer support. A consultation allows us to discuss your goals, explore challenges, and determine if our approach aligns with your needs.

Q: Can therapy help me manage anxiety, stress, or grief?
Yes, therapy provides strategies and emotional support to cope with stress, manage anxiety, and navigate grief. Systemic therapy also examines how relationships and environments impact these feelings, fostering lasting tools for well-being.

Q: Do I need my partner or family to attend therapy?
Your participation alone can be beneficial. However, involving loved ones often provides a richer understanding of relationship patterns. In systemic therapy, observing family interactions can uncover solutions that address the entire system.

Q: Do you accept insurance?
We accept insurance for individual sessions. Couples sessions are typically private pay, as insurance often doesn't cover relationship counseling. We view therapy as an investment in long-term well-being and offer resources to make care more accessible if cost is a concern.

Q: What should I look for in a therapist?
The right therapist is someone you feel safe with, heard by, and challenged by in a supportive way. Look for someone whose expertise aligns with your concerns, whether that is individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, anxiety support, or grief counseling. Free consultations are a great way to get a sense of fit before starting sessions.

Q: Is Hope in Healing the right choice for me?
The right therapist is someone you feel safe with, heard by, and challenged in a supportive way. Look for a professional whose approach aligns with your needs and who fosters a collaborative, trusting relationship.