FAQ’s
What is therapy?
Psychotherapy is a process where you and a licensed mental health professional use psychological tools to improve your mental health and overcome problems. You might work with a therapist to process trauma, create boundaries in relationships or with work, learn relaxation tools for anxiety, or learn new ways of communicating your needs. The goal is for you to discover and understand your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
What to expect when starting therapy?
Starting therapy can be nerve wrecking when you first walk in, and a huge relief by the end of your first session. Expect a calm, supportive, and non- judgmental environment. Expect to gain understanding and insights that you may have never noticed, and expect slow and gradual change in your thoughts, feelings, and actions moving forward.
How can therapy help me?
Therapy can help you better understand yourself and others. In addition to treatment of specific needs (such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, etc.), therapy can help you with the following:
Teach you new stress response skills to lower anxiety
Teach communication skills to help you in your romantic relationships
Create boundaries with family and friends
Navigate life transitions such as moving to college, getting married, parenthood,
or a new promotion
Improve your self-esteem and relationship to your body
oProcess past trauma in a safe, and supportive space
How can i make the most of therapy?
It can be perfectly normal to feel nervous or skeptical when you decide to start therapy. It can feel uncomfortable or scary for you to discuss certain topics or to even talk about feelings at all. I encourage you to be honest about these feelings. My job is to reflect, validate, and explore your feelings with you, not to judge you. Being true to yourself and as honest as possible is what will help you get the most out of the process. Some people find it helpful to keep a journal in between sessions to process topics that come up during therapy. You might be surprised by the progress you make! You might also like to keep a list of subjects or questions that you would like to discuss in your upcoming sessions to help organize your thoughts. I also suggest that clients find time prior to session to reflect on their week and think about how they would like to make use of their time in session.
How do i schedule an appointment?
Call or text me at (973) 897- 3622 or email me at kaitlynn@wellnessandko.com to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. During this call you get to see what it would be like to work with me, and ask any questions you have about the counseling process. I will also ask you questions to gain a better understanding of what is leading you to therapy at this time, and to assess whether or not I feel I would be the right fit for you. If you decide to schedule with me, you will receive an email with your intake paperwork which will review payment policies, telehealth policies, and consents for therapy. I ask that you complete this paperwork at least 48 hours before your first appointment.
How does virtual therapy work?
Virtual Therapy is a safe, convenient way to do therapy right from the comfort of your own home or on your lunch break. If you are meeting for couples therapy, you can even access the video platform from different devices meaning you do not have to be in the same room for sessions. Virtual therapy makes it more convenient for you to be clever with your busy schedule to carve out much deserved time for yourself. I use a HIPAA compliant, secure video platform. You can access this video platform from your phone, laptop, or tablet just by clicking the link in your reminder texts and emails. To make the most out of teletherapy, I suggest you find a safe, private place for your sessions such as your home, your office, or a parked car.