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Lincoln Psychotherapy Services
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to deciding whether or not to begin therapy, people seem to have a lot of the same questions. We've answered a few of the most frequently asked questions in the section below. If you have addition questions, head on over to our "contact us" tab at the top of the page, and shoot us a question! Remember, there are no stupid questions!
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Why do people go to therapy?
People decide to go to therapy for a variety of different reasons. Some people choose to start therapy because they need an unbiased opinion. Others start therapy because they don't have anyone in their life they can trust completely. While others start therapy because they are unhappy with their current circumstances, and want to develop a set of skills to help them change their current circumstances. In all reality, there is no "one size fits all" for why people start therapy!
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How do I know if therapy is right for me?
You don't. In fact, you probably won't know if therapy is right for you until you've tried it on for size. What we can tell you is, the potential benefits of therapy are endless! Therapy can help you with just about anything life throws your way. If you are interested in learning more about yourself and improving your life, then therapy is definitely a right fit for you!
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How long will therapy last?
Individual therapy sessions typically range from 40 minutes to 60 minutes depending on your therapist, your goals, and your insurance coverage. The duration of your therapy treatment is entirely up to you. Some people find that they get what they need from therapy within the first few weeks or months, while others find value in continuing therapy for years and years. You and your therapist will create a plan that is right for you!
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What about medication?
Everyone has an opinion about medication, one way or another. Some are completely opposed to the idea of medication, while other feel that medication is necessary, and yet others are undecided. At Lincoln Psychotherapy Services, we have an on staff Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen Paden MD, who would be happy to meet with you and discuss your medication needs. Dr. Paden is here twice a month on Mondays between 3:45p.m. and 5:30p.m. If you and Dr.Paden decide that medication is the best course of action for you, we do require that you remain in therapy for the duration of medication.
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What's the deal with the letters?
The simple answer? The letters at the end of our name signify what we got our graduate school degree in. It then transfers over into our professional license. For example, someone who is an LMFT, completed their Masters Degree in Family Therapy.
LIMHP- Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LICSW- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
CPC- Certified Professional Counselor
MD- Medical Doctor
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What's the cost and how do I pay?
Great question! There is no single answer! Each therapist set's their own fees. Mental Health therapy is covered by most health insurance plans. To find out what your mental health coverage is, contact your health insurance provider. When you contact them, ask the following questions: 1) What are my mental health benefits? 2) Do I have a mental health deductible? 3) Do I have a co-pay? 4) If the therapist I choose is out-of-network, what are my benefits? If that all seems to daunting, feel free to ask your therapist to help you with the process.
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What makes therapy successful?
In short, you make therapy successfull. As well as many other things in life, you get out of therapy what you choose to put in to therapy. The most surefire way to be successfull in therapy is to follow these simple directions: 1) Do the homework. Act as if therapy is a class you want to get an 'A' in. 2) Think about what you and your therapist talk about in your therapy session throughout the week. If you only think about change when you are in your therapy session, you won't be doing yourself any favors! 3) Develop a support system outside of the therapy room. Your support system can help hold you accountable for your therapy homework. 4) Keep a journal of your therapy process. THis will help you remember what you want to bring up in therapy, and will help your therapist get a full picture of what is going on in your life, week to week. 5) Be patient. Be patient with yourself and your therapist. Change isn't easy. 6) Do one nice thing for yourself every day while you are in therapy. 7) Attend, attend, attend! While getting up and going to therapy each week may feel like a chore at first, it will quickly become one of your favorite activites and one of the most valuable things in your life!