What is psychotherapy or counseling?
Psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional and psychological problems. It involves a “conversation” between client and therapist in order to understand the problem and to resolve or manage these problems as well as possible. When children are our clients, the “conversation” takes place utilizing age appropriate activities including dramatic play, games and art and other projects. For all ages, the relationship between client and therapist is crucial for the success of treatment.
When might I consider therapy?
At some point in life, most of us will suffer a time of distress, feelings of unhappiness or hopelessness, often accompanied with such symptoms as anxiety or depression. Sometimes, symptoms will be physical, such as headaches, stomachaches, and loss of appetite or fatigue. If emotional or physical symptoms persist, and there is no medical basis for them, it would be appropriate to seek counseling. Or, if you can’t solve a problem and feel “stuck,” it would be appropriate to ask for a professional consultation.
What are problems that RCA therapists address?
We have therapist with specific training in:
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
- ADD and ADHD (child and adult)
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Behavior Issues
- Chronic Mental Illness
- Couples Therapy
- Divorce and Separation
- Eating Disorders
- Elder Issues
- Family therapy
- Grief and Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bi-Polar)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- Parent/Child Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Recovery from Abuse and Trauma
- School and Work Difficulties
- Stress Management
Why should I choose an RCA therapist?
RCA therapists have a wide range of experience and specialties. We treat children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, whom we help with the difficulties of everyday life.
We help our clients to evaluate us in the first interview, and if they choose to work with us and we feel we can help, we will continue until the treatment is completed. This may mean an adjusted fee if insurance allowance have been maximized.
With client approval, RCA uses a team collaborative approach working with physicians, schools, and other therapists, while following appropriate guidelines for maintaining client confidentiality.
How long will therapy take?
Most insurance companies cover at least 8 sessions. We will work with your insurance companies to obtain additional sessions if treatment is necessary. Sometimes people will seek treatment and successfully address issues, but then feel the need to return later. This does not necessarily mean the first treatment was unsuccessful but the client went as far as he or she could at that time. Certainly, treatment can be longer-term for certain problems. What is important is that the client feels he or she is getting better and getting the strategies and support they need from the therapeutic process.
How often will I need to go to therapy?
It is common to go weekly for several weeks until a full understanding of the problem is developed and a treatment plan is formed to address the problem areas. Some people prefer to come every other week while utilizing the strategies designed to help with the problem areas. Some clients prefer to meet monthly to maintain their progress after work is completed.