Q:How can I benefit from psychotherapy?

    • In general, clients can experience the following:
  
  • A safe, compassionate environment in which to explore yourself
  • Improved self-esteem
  • Increased self-awareness
  • Developed communication skills
  • Enhanced relationships
  • Management of anxiety, depression, and/or stress
  • Personal growth
  • Clarification of problems
  • Feelings of peace, joy and connectedness
  • Exploration of opportunities
  • Establishment of goals and learning behaviors which can help achieve your goals
  

Q:Is everything I discuss with a psychotherapist
confidential?

  • A client has the right to confidentiality within the context of the client/psychotherapist relationship. The only exceptions are if:
  
  • You give permission to share specific information (for example to your primary care physician, insurance company or family members)
  • There is clear and imminent danger to you
  • There is clear and imminent danger to others
  • There is a legal request in a court case
  • The client is under the age of 18 then parents have a right to receive progress notes, but most personal information is kept confidential
  

Q:What does successful psychotherapy feel like?

  • Within the first few sessions, you and your therapist will have established therapeutic goals. Successful therapy acknowledges, works toward, transforms and/or accomplishes these goals. Always trust yourself to know whether therapy has been successful for you or not.
  

Q:How do I choose a psychotherapist?

  • Most psychotherapists have areas of expertise, which will be included in their member profiles So start there. References are also a good way to get an initial list of prospective therapists. At Weavings Wellness Group, we also encourage potential clients to meet with any psychotherapist in our group. This is a chance to ask questions about approach, philosophies, and ultimately to ensure that you feel completely comfortable with that therapist. If for some reason, you do not find the right fit, we will be glad to provide referrals.
  

Q: What is the difference between, a psychotherapist, a
psychiatrist, and a psychologist?

  • The main differences are in education, licensing requirements, credentials and the ability to prescribe medication.
 
  • Psychotherapist - The broad term for anyone who provides counseling or "therapy" for clients. LPC's, LCSW's, pastoral counselors, gerontologists, psychologists, & psychiatrists can all be referred to as psychotherapists if they provide therapeutic services for clients.
  • Psychiatrist - A medical doctor who can prescribe medication and can, but often does not, provide psychotherapy.
  • Psychologist - Has a doctoral degree, PhD or PsyD., and in Texas cannot prescribe medication.
  
  • While there are many different titles, it is important that you have a conversation with your therapist to determine your individual needs and compatibility.
  

Q:What do all those letters mean at the end of the
psychotherapists' names?

  • The letters denote credentials.
  
  • MD = Doctor of Medicine
  • DO = Doctor of Osteopathy
  • MS = Master of Science (in Social Work)
  • MA = Master of Arts (in Counseling)
  • LPC = Licensed Professional Counselor
  • LCDC = Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • LCSW = Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • LPC Intern = Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
  • M. Div. = Master of Divinity
  • Fellow AAPC = Fellow of American Association of Pastoral Counselors
  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction = Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction
  

Q:How long is a session?

  • In general, counseling sessions are 50 minutes in length. Occasionally, clients and therapists may agree to have sessions for longer periods of time (such as 75 or 100 minutes).
  

Q:How much does a counseling session cost?

  • Our full fee is $150 for the first intake session and $120 for each following session.
  

Q:What if I cannot afford your full fee?

  • Weavings is committed to helping people with and without means. If you do not feel that you can afford the full fee you may contact Weavings and discuss options with your individual therapist.
  

Q:Do you accept insurance?

  • Yes. Contact your insurance carrier to determine your benefits and forward any insurance information to your therapist. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact our administrator.
  

Q:What types of payments do you accept?

  • Cash, check, debit card, MasterCard and Visa.