Common Questions About Therapy
How do I know if I need therapy?
Many people consider therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. You might benefit from therapy if you notice persistent anxiety, burnout, difficulty managing stress, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change.
Therapy can also be helpful even when nothing feels “wrong.” Many people attend therapy to better understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Can therapy help with burnout?
Yes. Therapy can be very helpful for people experiencing burnout.
Burnout often develops when prolonged stress, pressure, or emotional demands begin to overwhelm your nervous system. Therapy can help you understand the underlying factors contributing to burnout, set healthier boundaries, reconnect with your needs, and gradually rebuild your capacity and energy.
Many clients seek therapy when work stress, caregiving responsibilities, or high expectations begin to feel unsustainable.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. A formal diagnosis is not required to begin therapy.
Many people seek therapy simply because they want support, clarity, or space to process what they are experiencing. Therapy can be helpful whether you have a specific diagnosis or are simply navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, or personal growth.
Can therapy help with Adult ADHD?
Yes. Therapy can support adults with ADHD in many ways.
While medication may be one part of treatment for some individuals, therapy can help with emotional regulation, self-compassion, executive functioning challenges, and understanding how ADHD impacts daily life, work, and relationships.
Many adults also seek therapy after receiving a later-life ADHD diagnosis and want support in processing their experiences, making sense of past experiences, and developing strategies that work for their unique nervous system.
Therapy can also be helpful for partners, parents, and caregivers of individuals with ADHD. Learning more about ADHD can support communication, reduce frustration and misunderstandings, and help families create systems that work better for everyone.
How often should I attend therapy?
The frequency of therapy depends on your goals and what feels most supportive.
Many clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions to build momentum and develop a strong therapeutic relationship. As progress is made, some people transition to less frequent sessions such as monthly check-ins.
Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to determine a pace that feels helpful and sustainable.
What happens in the first therapy session?
Before booking a first session, we offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation. This brief call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, learn about the therapist’s approach, and get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit.
The first therapy session is different from the consultation and is a full therapeutic session. During this time, your therapist will begin getting to know you and understanding what has brought you to therapy. They may ask questions about your current concerns, your goals for therapy, and aspects of your personal history that may be relevant.
This conversation helps your therapist gain a clearer picture of your experiences so that together you can begin identifying helpful directions for therapy. It is also a space for you to share what feels important, ask questions, and begin building a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Research has shown that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout.
Many people find that virtual sessions make therapy more accessible because they can attend from home, avoid commuting, and schedule sessions more easily around work or family responsibilities.
The most important factor in therapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, which can be built in both online and in-person settings.
What if I don’t know what to talk about in therapy?
It is very common for people to worry about this before starting therapy.
You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Your therapist will help guide the conversation and create space for whatever feels most present for you.
Sometimes therapy begins with a specific challenge, while other times it begins with a general sense that something doesn’t feel right. Both are completely valid places to start.
