What kinds of patients do you treat?

At Millennium Psychotherapy, I work with adults, millennials and adolescents.

Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?

People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition like divorce, loss of a job or they may not be handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship problems. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

What is Psychotherapy?

Often called "talk therapy"; this form of treatment can be helpful to both individuals and families. Benefits can include significant stress reduction, improved relationships, resolution of specific problems, and improved self-insight. However, therapy is not guaranteed to work for everybody and can be a large financial commitment as well as requiring a significant amount of time and energy. Moreover, psychotherapy may also require exploring unpleasant aspects of your life and can, at times, lead to feelings of distress (i.e., guilt, anxiety, frustration, etc.). These unpleasant aspects are generally temporary but are extremely important to discuss when present. Always remember that anything can be discussed in therapy.

What are your fees and do you take Insurance?

Treatment at Millennium Psychotherapy is fee for service. If you have a health benefits policy that provides mental health coverage, you may be entitled to insurance reimbursement for any provided professional services. You can discuss this with your insurance company by contacting them directly.

What about medication vs. psychotherapy?

It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well being with an integrative approach to wellness.  Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action. Millennium Psychotherapy can make the appropriate referrals.

Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of appropriate mental health care, and is also protected by the law. Thus, we generally can only release information about our work with written permission. Several exceptions do exist. For example, insurance companies generally require some basic information if you choose to seek reimbursement. Electronic Health Records are also third parties that are subject to similar confidentiality standards. Additionally, there are several instances in which mental health professionals are required by law to report or take action:

• Making provisions for your safety if there is a threat of imminent harm to yourself.
• Taking protective actions (including notifying potential victims or police) if there is a threat of serious bodily harm to others.
• Reporting potential child, elder, or dependent abuse.
• Legal testimony if subpoenaed/ordered by a court.
• Assisting in accessing services if a patient is unable to meet their basic needs (including food, clothing, and/or shelter) due to a mental illness.
  
  ** Please note that these exceptions are rare and it is our goal to always maintain strict confidentiality. **