Congratulations on taking your first step toward improving your mental well-being! If you’ve never attended talk therapy before, you’re probably curious as to how it all works. Below, we’ve compiled some frequently asked questions with responses to help you gain a better understanding of what our therapy services entail.
Therapy is a form of self-care in which a person engages in a confidential conversational exchange with a mental health professional with the intention of developing further self-understanding & awareness of their own thoughts, feelings, behaviors & patterns. The outcome of therapy is empowerment, enhanced mental well-being, & personal growth.
Therapy is a commitment to the self that can be challenging and takes courage due to the vulnerability, shame, emotional pain, & confrontation that arises.
Immigration evaluations are psychosocial assessments that can be helpful to an immigration case that deals with Extreme Hardship Waivers, VAWA, DACA, U-Visas, and T-Visas. These evaluations outline the impact that your immigration experience has had on your mental health.
A closer look at our immigration evaluation services:
Currently, appointments are virtual. If you are looking for an in-office appointment, let the Client Care Coordinator know and we can make that accommodation for you. Only certain therapists provide in-office therapy.
Hourly therapy appointments can last anywhere from 50-55 minutes.
At the beginning of therapy, it is important that the therapist and you establish a close and trustworthy relationship that understands your needs and is based on good communication. We recommend meeting once a week for at least 3 months to establish the therapeutic relationship and meet your goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered short-term therapy and can last 5 to 20 sessions. Psychodynamic therapy is long-term therapy and can last years.
You and your therapist can discuss how many sessions may be right for you
Family therapy helps to identify familial patterns that contribute to behavior problems or mental health issues and helps family members break those habits. Family therapy involves open communication and problem-solving sessions with the family and therapist.
Couples therapy or marriage therapy helps couples work through challenges, understand their relationship better, and develop healthier ways of relating and communicating. Therapists use specific techniques, skills, and interventions to support the couple’s goals.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) regulates a variety of health care and occupational professionals and provides professional licenses to those professionals who are qualified. Mental health licenses include:
Yes, finding the right fit therapist can be a process. Let the Client Care Coordinator know if you want to try working with another therapist at Latinx Talk Therapy or if you would like external referrals.
Maybe. We take most major insurance plans, but there are some exceptions. Please let our Intake Coordinator know what insurance you have and they will speak with you about the insurance process and your particular plan’s benefits.
Depending on your insurance, you may have either a copay, coinsurance, or a deductible due. Your portion of the payment is due at the time of service.
The deductible is the amount of money you must pay out of pocket before your insurance will begin paying on your behalf.
Payment is due at the time services are rendered and will be processed using the card on file.
