Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of therapy?
Up to one hour of therapy at MCWC costs $160. If you would like to use your insurance, we will accept the contracted rate per session depending on your provider, we will submit the claim for you, and you will only be responsible for the co-payment at the time of scheduled service.
How long are the sessions?
What can I expect during the first session?
During the first couple of sessions, the therapist will gather information needed to understand you well and be able to subsequently form your goals for therapy. Your therapist will ask you about your presenting concern/reason for seeking therapy (emotional and how it affects your functioning and relationships), current life stressors, social history (family/friends, support network), some medical history, and career, among others. You and your therapist will complete some basic paperwork needed to enroll in therapy. Your therapeutic relationship starts right there, with the therapist showing you unconditional compassion and empathy, trust, and support, in a safe and confidential environment. You will be encouraged to ask any questions you might have.
How frequent are the visits?
How long will I be in therapy?
How long an individual will be in therapy depends on the presenting problem, the goals of treatment, personal engagement, and attendance. Brief treatment specific to an acute problem might be as short as a few sessions while longer-term therapy might last as long as a couple of years. The therapist and client will decide the course of action together, taking into consideration the progress being made by the client and the attainment of therapeutic goals, adjusting the goals if needed.
What if I need medication?
If the therapist and client believe that it would be beneficial for the client to take medication to support clinical goals then the therapist will help the client find a psychiatrist or provide a referral.
What is the theoretical orientation?
At Mind Care Wellness Center a client-centered approach focusing on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, empathy, and trust, in a safe environment is the basis of all progress in meeting one’s therapeutic goals. The therapist looks at each client individually and decides which particular orientation and therapeutic tools would be most helpful to the client to bring desired results.
Some of the commonly used approaches include Cognitive Therapy, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused/Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness/Spiritual techniques, among others.
With children, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Play Therapy, and Expressive Therapies (Art, Music, Storytelling, Drama/ Role Playing) are widely used to help engage the little ones, process feelings, and learn skills to meet their therapeutic goals.