Frequently Asked Questions
The first session is what we refer to as Intake where we gather your history and what your goals are for therapy.
Therapy can be helpful for anyone—not just those in crisis. You might benefit from therapy if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply want support navigating life’s challenges. Common reasons people seek therapy include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or a desire for personal growth.
You don’t need to have a specific diagnosis or “big” problem to start therapy. If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Would talking to someone help?”—that’s often a good sign it’s worth exploring. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to understand yourself better, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.
Still unsure? We’re happy to talk with you and help you decide whether therapy is the right fit for your needs.
Yes, what you share in therapy is generally confidential between you and your therapist. However, there are a few situations in which confidentiality can be broken.
Risk of Harm to Self or Others
If you express intent to seriously harm yourself or someone else, the therapist may be required to take action (like contacting emergency services or notifying potential victims).Child or Elder Abuse
Therapists are mandated reporters—if they suspect abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or vulnerable adult, they are legally required to report it to authorities.Court Orders
In some legal cases, a judge can order a therapist to release therapy records or testify in court.Insurance and Billing
If you’re using insurance, some information (like diagnosis or session dates) may be shared with the insurance company.
You will be charged the therapist’s fee for late cancellations that are within a 24 hour period from your scheduled appointment.
Our therapists are typically available Monday – Friday from 9am – 6pm. However, you can speak with your therapist about special accommodations and if they have weekend availability or offer the option of meeting outside of standard business hours.
Yes. We offer both depending on the needs and preferences of the client.
We will check in with you periodically to make sure we are meeting the goals you originally came in for. Emotional and behavioral changes also help us evaluate if therapy is effective. Your feedback and feedback from those around you can also help us evaluate change. Different questionnaires and measures can also be used to evaluate progress quantitatively. Though healing and progress are not always linear, we will work together to make sure you are moving towards your goals and feel that therapy is benefiting you.
We work with clients on a wide range of issues including but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Trauma/PTSD
- Depression
- Relationships
- Life Transitions
- Adolescent Issues
- OCD
- Suicidal Ideation
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For talk therapy, we utilize CBT and Solution-Focused motalities in addition to Adlerian, Person-Centered, and Psychodynamic approaches.
We also offer other appraoches such as EMDR, neurofeedback, art therapy, and Gottman method counseling for couples.
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50-60 minutes
Neurofeedback is a technique that involves real-time monitoring of brain activity and using that information to help individuals learn to self-regulate their brain function. It is a form of biofeedback specifically focused on brain health.
You do not need a referral from your doctor to work with us. However, if you are working with a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or neurologist, we would like to talk with them (with your consent) to ensure coordinated care.
Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive training method that uses EEG technology to help you understand and rebalance your brain activity. While the equipment we use is FDA-cleared, it’s important to know that neurofeedback itself isn’t FDA-approved as a treatment for specific conditions. Instead, it’s considered a tool for improving self-regulation and overall brain function. Many people find it helpful for concerns like focus, sleep, mood, and stress management, and it can be used alongside other forms of care.
Unfortunately, NFB is not covered under any insurance plan in Georgia.
The cost of the intake process for neurofeedback is $800, which includes an initial consultation to obtain the client’s history, a review of applicable assessments, and the qEEG brain map.
The initial consultation to obtain client history is about two hours.
Each NFB training session is $100.
The results of neurofeedback can be long-lasting because the brain is learning new, healthier patterns—much like building muscle memory. Once your brain learns these new ways of functioning, it often retains them. Many people notice improvements that continue even after training ends. However, just like physical fitness, factors such as stress, lifestyle, injury, or new challenges can sometimes create setbacks. In those cases, occasional “tune-up” sessions can help maintain progress.
Every client is unique. However, industry research supports and recommends 30 – 40 sessions twice per week. Some clients need less than 30, and others need more than 40 sessions.
Each training is 45 minutes.
The process involves using sensors placed on the scalp to monitor brainwave patterns, which are then translated into visual or auditory feedback. This feedback is given in real-time, allowing the individual to observe their brain activity and make adjustments to achieve a desired state.
During a neurofeedback training session, one to three sensors are usually attached to specific areas of the scalp based on the brain map results. If too much activity exists in a particular brain region, the protocol is set to downtrain that area to be more calm. If too little activity exists in a region, the protocol activates that area for greater stimulation. To accomplish this, the individual watches various videos in which their brainwaves directly influence the feedback provided.
The feedback can take different forms depending on the specific neurofeedback system. For example, if an individual’s brainwaves are within a desired range, they might hear pleasant sounds or see a clear image. If their brainwaves deviate from the target range, the feedback may become distorted, motivating them to adjust to bring their brain activity back into the desired state.
Over time, with repeated neurofeedback sessions, the individual learns to self-regulate their brain activity and attain greater control over their cognitive and emotional processes. This can have a variety of potential applications, from improving attention and focus to managing stress and enhancing overall well-being.
First, we gather the history and applicable assessments for our client’s background and presenting symptoms.
Next, we conduct a qEEG brain map, also known as quantitative electroencephalography, a diagnostic tool for assessing brain function. It involves recording and analyzing the electrical activity of the brain from the scalp level. A brain map is non-invasive and is simply a tool to ready brainwave activity. By placing sensors on the scalp, the EEG measures the electrical signals generated by the brain. The qEEG brain mapping technique takes the raw EEG data and uses advanced signal processing algorithms to analyze and map specific brainwave patterns. It visually represents the brain’s electrical activity, showing areas of relative strength or weakness in different frequencies and in which regions of the brain this activity is greatest.
These maps can help identify abnormal brainwave patterns associated with neurological and psychiatric conditions. The brain map results, and the client’s symptoms help guide the protocol for neurofeedback training.
Neurofeedback aims to help individuals learn how to self-regulate their brain function. It is often used to treat various neurological and psychological conditions. Neurofeedback aims to train individuals to modify their brainwave patterns, promoting healthier functioning and reducing symptoms associated with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders, and more.
