Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many people seek therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t fully name it yet. Therapy may be a good fit if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply curious about understanding yourself and your experiences more deeply.

It’s also okay to feel unsure. A first session is an opportunity to ask questions, explore what you’re hoping for, and see whether the approach feels supportive and aligned with your needs. You’re not committing to anything long-term right away — therapy is a collaborative process, and we can take it at a pace that feels right for you.

If you’re wondering whether therapy could be helpful, that curiosity alone is often a meaningful place to begin.

Therapy can be effective for many people, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all process. Research shows that therapy is most helpful when there is a strong, trusting relationship, a sense of collaboration, and an approach that aligns with your needs and goals.

Effectiveness also depends on factors such as readiness, consistency, and the fit between you and your therapist. Therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about creating space to understand your experiences, develop insight, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships over time.

We can regularly check in about what feels helpful and adjust the work as needed. Your feedback and experience are an important part of the process.

A biopsychosocial assessment is completed. This comprehensive evaluation looks at a person’s biological health, psychological experiences, and social history and environment. It helps the therapist understand how factors like medical history, emotions, relationships, culture, and life stressors shape the client’s wellbeing. The goal is to gain a full picture of the individual’s life so therapy can be tailored in a compassionate, holistic, individualized, and effective way.

My work is grounded in a developmental, relational, and systems-based perspective, which means I look at the whole picture: you, your history, and the environments and relationships that have shaped your experiences.

I believe that challenges rarely come from one place alone. They’re influenced by the ongoing interaction between the individual and the world around them: family, culture, identity, community, and past experiences. Understanding these connections helps us make sense of patterns, reactions, and emotions that might feel confusing or overwhelming.

I also recognize that our early experiences and relationships have a powerful impact on how we navigate life today. The beliefs we hold about ourselves, the way we respond to stress, how we connect with others, and even our hopes for the future are shaped by what we learned — and what we lived — along the way.

In therapy, I combine this understanding with trauma-informed care, attachment work, reflective practice, and cultural humility. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you explore the connections between your past and present, and develop new ways of coping, relating, and growing.

Yes — services are currently offered primarily via secure Telehealth throughout Connecticut.

Yes. Telehealth therapy has been shown to be just as effective as in-person therapy for most mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, parenting support, and relationship challenges. Studies show that clients often experience the same level of connection, emotional safety, and progress as they do in traditional face-to-face sessions.

Telehealth also offers unique benefits:

• increased comfort by meeting from your own space

• more flexibility and convenience

• fewer barriers to access (transportation, childcare, scheduling)

• greater consistency in keeping appointments

• increased privacy and reduced stigma

As long as the environment is private and secure, Telehealth can provide a warm, supportive, and effective therapeutic experience, fully aligned with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. The greatest predictor of the successful therapeutic process is therapist-client relationship.

In-person sessions are limited and available by appointment only. Alternative service formats may be considered when clinically appropriate.

I do not provide medication management or prescribe medications. However, therapy often works best as part of a broader support system, and I can help you explore whether additional services may be helpful.

When appropriate, I can support you in connecting with community-based resources, such as psychiatric providers, primary care clinicians, schools, early childhood services, or other support programs. This may include discussing options, offering referrals, and collaborating with other providers (with your consent) to help ensure care feels coordinated and supportive.

My role is to help you think through what support might best meet your needs and to walk alongside you as you navigate those next steps.

Feelosophy Counseling Services, LLC currently accepts Optum, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut, and has partnered with Headway to accept the following insurances in Connecticut:

• Cigna

• Quest Behavioral Health

Superbills can be provided upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

At Feelosophy Bilingual Counseling we have self-pay options available, or you can contact your insurance provider to see whether your plan includes out-of-network benefits or reimbursement options. In some cases, a single case agreement may also be available. I’m happy to provide guidance if you’d like support navigating these options. Upon request, clients may receive a superbill to submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement, though reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on the individual insurance plan.

• Intake/Diagnostic Assessment (75-90min): $185

• Individual therapy (50-minutes): $160

• Individual therapy (30-minutes): $95

• Dyadic/CPP sessions (60-minutes): $180

• Extended sessions (75–90 minutes): $200–220