FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long are sessions?
The first session is an “intake” this is a 60mins appointment. You will fill out some questionnaires that we will discuss during your appointment. We will also discuss what is bringing you to therapy, your goals, and a start to discuss a treatment plan. Follow up sessions are 45-50mins long, depending on need.
What kind of therapy do you use?
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, Chronic pain, and Insomnia. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain and Anxiety and have training Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These are evidenced based treatments, meaning there are years of research backing the skills behind these treatments and have been show to be effective in improving mental health. I also bring in therapeutic philosophies from existential and interpersonal therapy. Although these are treatments are evidenced based, I am also aware that the research can be lacking in how these are used in marginalized groups especially for people of color. I recognize that these are not one size fits all therapies and work at personalizing
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia?
Yes, we offer an array of vegetarian, vegan,
CBT-I is a proven way to treat insomnia without sleeping pills. It helps you figure out what thoughts, feelings, habits, or routines might be interrupting your sleep and gives you tools to change them. Whether it’s stress, overthinking, or just bad sleep habits, CBT-I helps you sleep better. It’s usually a short-term process (about 8 sessions).
How often are therapy sessions scheduled?
Sessions are usually scheduled with close regularity at the start of treatment. This could be once a week or every other week, depending on need.
Should I do Telehealth or in person therapy?
This is something we can discuss during our 15mins free consultation. Most people are candidates for Telehealth. In order to do a Telehealth appointment you will need a private space for these appointments. If you prefer in person appointments, my office is located in south Scottsdale (81st street and McDowell).
Do you offer therapy in Spanish?
Sí, hablo español!
Do you take insurance?
Yes, I do. I am currently taking Aetna and BCBS. There are pros and cons to using your health insurance for therapy. I would be happy to discuss these pros and cons with you at the 15min consult.