Life Psychotherapy
Areas of Practice
The areas of practice below can be applied in any service setting. For instance, relationship issues can be addressed in individual therapy when only one spouse or partner is willing to come in, while issues such as anxiety or depression can be addressed in couple or family therapy if that is a more comfortable setting.
Individual Psychotherapy
Covered by most insurances
This type of therapy is covered by most insurances and involves only one person in the sessions. The first session may last anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes and the remaining sessions, which are typically weekly, are 45 minutes.
Group Psychotherapy
Covered by most insurances
This type of therapy is covered by most insurances and involves 5–8 people per session. Groups can be open — meaning people can join once the group has begun — or closed, meaning that once a group is formed no one else can join. Groups run weekly for 90-minute sessions. Please feel free to ask about current groups that are running or about to start.
Couple Therapy
Typically not covered by insurance
This type of therapy is typically not covered by insurance and involves the couple and issues related to the relationship. The couple is always seen together for the first session, which can last 60–90 minutes. Because partners typically have their own perspective on the relationship, the couple may be split up and seen individually for a few sessions in order to allow both parties to develop the relationship with the therapist and establish common goals. Individual sessions are 45 minutes and are usually scheduled weekly.
Marriage / Family Therapy
Covered by most insurances
Family therapy is usually covered by most insurances and involves either just the spouses or the family as a whole. The first session lasts 60–90 minutes and involves everyone who is planning on attending. After that, family members may be split up and seen individually in order to resolve personal issues. For insurance to reimburse the sessions, one person must be identified as a patient and given a diagnosis.
EMDR
According to the World Health Organization (2013), trauma-focused CBT and EMDR are the only psychotherapies recommended for children, adolescents, and adults with PTSD. EMDR is based on the idea that negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are the result of unprocessed memories. The treatment involves focusing simultaneously on spontaneous associations of traumatic images, thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations alongside bilateral stimulation — most commonly repeated eye movements. Unlike CBT with a trauma focus, EMDR does not involve detailed descriptions of the event, direct challenging of beliefs, extended exposure, or homework. For additional information visit Wikipedia: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or emdr.com.
Psychoeducational Workshops
Typically not covered by insurance
This service is not covered by any insurance. It serves to educate participants in particular areas of life. Workshops can include up to 25 participants when held in the office setting and can be adjusted to any audience when working with a corporation.
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