Honesty is fundamental to effective therapy, fostering meaningful progress and sustainable change. Honesty should not be contingent on what another person does to make it comfortable and safe for us to be honest. Honesty requires transparency with oneself and others, promoting open communication, self-reflection, and personal accountability. Genuine honesty strengthens connections with family, friends, and therapists, enriching the therapeutic process. While facing difficult truths can be uncomfortable, it is a crucial step toward healing and growth. By embracing honesty, we gain deeper insights, build stronger relationships, and develop healthier coping mechanisms - ultimately empowering ourselves to create lasting transformation in their lives.

Therapy often brings to light suppressed emotions, unresolved conflicts, and past disappointments, leading to moments of heightened tension. If you experience increased distress during therapy, we will address elevated tension directly and constructively, as these reactions can be valuable to the therapeutic process. Recognizing that discomfort is sometimes a natural part of growth is essential. Rather than allowing temporary feelings to dictate our direction, we will work together to explore and navigate these challenges to foster long-range well-being.

At times, clients may report a sudden improvement in symptoms - a phenomenon known as "flight to health" - which can serve as an unconscious defense mechanism to avoid meaningful emotional work. While progress is always a goal, it’s essential to differentiate between genuine, lasting change and a temporary reprieve from discomfort. Together, we will evaluate your progress to ensure that therapy continues to meet your long-term needs. Open communication is key, and we encourage you to remain engaged in your therapeutic journey rather than withdrawing prematurely due to a temporary sense of relief.

Mind Point’s psychotherapy framework follows a structured approach through Assessment, Goal Development, and Interventions (AGI) to enhance both client experience and therapeutic effectiveness. A comprehensive assessment helps clarify presenting concerns, providing the foundation for setting clear and meaningful goals. These goals then guide targeted interventions to facilitate growth and healing. Completing the full course of therapy increases the likelihood of achieving lasting, positive outcomes.

Achieving favorable therapeutic outcomes requires patience and persistence to address core issues beyond symptom relief. Through our sustained engagement, we will work to integrate new functional insights, and solidify congruence. Completing therapy ensures lasting transformation and navigating life with greater self-awareness, strength, and fulfillment, marking a journey of personal growth and development.

The average cost of psychotherapy sessions in the U.S. typically ranges from $100 to $200 per hour, though this can vary depending on several factors:

1. Therapy fees can differ widely by region. In urban areas with a higher cost of living, such as New York City or Los Angeles, fees may average around $150 to $250 per session. The price may be lower in more rural areas or smaller cities, ranging from $75 to $150 (Psychology Today).

2. Therapists with more experience, advanced degrees, or specialized training (e.g., in trauma or couples therapy) may charge higher rates. Experienced therapists in high-demand specialties may charge fees closer to the upper end of the spectrum.

3. Specialized approaches may have different rates depending on the technique and clinician’s expertise. For instance, family therapy may sometimes involve longer sessions, which can affect the cost (TherapyDen).

I don't accept insurance, but I will provide a super-bill if it is helpful.

If you’re using insurance, the cost can be significantly reduced, with clients often paying $20 to $50 per session, depending on their plan and whether the clinician is in-network. However, there are risks connected with using insurance. 

My fees will vary based on my availability.

There is no sliding scale.

My fees are fixed.