{"id":121,"date":"2025-05-21T10:15:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2999dd072e.nxcli.io\/?page_id=121"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:21:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/journeythroughtheseasons.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#EDEDDA&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(96,137,81,0.6) 48%|rgba(96,137,81,0.78) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(214,218,255,0.7)&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;50%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(214,218,255,0.3)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/journeythroughtheseasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/woman-therapy_teletherapy.png&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14vw||4vw||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||50px|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;2.5vw&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;woman-therapy_teletherapy&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|300|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#EDEDDA&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;54px|0px|54px|0px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is therapy?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy is a professional, confidential process where individuals talk with a trained therapist to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The goal is to help clients improve their mental health and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who can benefit from therapy?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone! People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and self-growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I know if a therapist is right for me?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to feel comfortable and supported. If you don\u2019t click with your first counselor, it\u2019s okay to try someone else\u2014finding the right fit is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What types of therapy are there?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and specialized forms like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or trauma-focused therapy.\u00a0 We also offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), most beneficial from those who suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), most beneficial for those who suffer from trauma, and counseling services for Substance Use Disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long does therapy take?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It depends on the individual and the issues being addressed. Some people may only need a few sessions, while others might work with a therapist for months or even years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is everything I say in therapy confidential?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, mostly. What you share is private, but there are exceptions\u2014like if you&#8217;re in danger of harming yourself or others, or if there\u2019s suspected abuse, or your therapist is subpoenaed by a judge to testify in court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What happens during a therapy session?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You talk with your counselor about what&#8217;s going on in your life. The counselor listens, asks questions, and helps you reflect. Sessions are usually about 45\u201360 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is therapy the same as giving advice?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not really. Therapists don\u2019t typically give direct advice. Instead, they help you explore your own thoughts and emotions so you can make informed decisions that work best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can therapy really help?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Research shows counseling can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and improve relationships, self-esteem, and overall mental health.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do you accept insurance?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|500|||||||&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|true|true&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;30px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.06)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! 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