Question 1

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to be in crisis or have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or dissatisfied with an area of your life, or if you simply want support navigating a difficult period.

Question 2

What happens during the first session?

Accepted Answer

The first session is an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy. We may discuss your current concerns, relevant history, goals, and what you hope to get from therapy. It's also a chance for you to ask questions and decide whether we feel like a good fit.

Question 3

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Insurance coverage varies depending on your plan. A receipt is provided to submit for reimbursement through your benefits.

Question 4

How do I know if a therapist is a good fit for me?

Accepted Answer

A good therapeutic relationship should feel safe, respectful, and collaborative. It's okay to consider your therapist's approach, experience, communication style, and whether you feel comfortable with them.

Question 5

What can I talk about in therapy?

Accepted Answer

You can bring anything that feels important to you. This might include anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, perfectionism, work, creative blocks, family dynamics, difficult experiences, or patterns you would like to understand and change.

Question 6

Do I need to know what I want to talk about before therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. I can help you identify what is bringing you to therapy and what you would like to work toward.

Question 7

How often should I attend therapy?

Accepted Answer

Many people begin with weekly sessions, although the frequency can vary depending on your needs, goals, and circumstances. I can work with you to determine a schedule that feels appropriate.

Question 8

How long does therapy take?

Accepted Answer

There is no set timeline for therapy. Some people seek support for a specific concern over a few months, while others prefer longer-term therapy. The length of treatment depends on your goals, needs, and progress.

Question 9

Is therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is generally a confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. There are specific legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, which I will explain before or at the beginning of therapy.

Question 10

What if I don't know what to say in therapy?

Accepted Answer

That's completely okay. You don't need to prepare the “right” things to say. I can help guide the conversation, and it's perfectly normal to have moments when you don't know where to start.

EMA FILAKOVIC RP

Integrative, individual therapy.

Client-centered, flexible and sensitive to context.

Virtual one-to-one sessions and simple booking that fits your life.

Partially or fully covered by most insurance and extended health benefits plans.

Choose what you need this week, and we can adjust as you go.

I provide support that's steady, grounded, and adaptable. My focus is helping you cultivate multiple pathways towards safety, agency, connection, and meaning.

Trauma-informed therapy.

Narrative exploration.

Parts work.

Cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches.

Anxiety & emotional well-being.

Self-compassion & inner work.

Confidence.

Personal growth.

Check-in.

Explore.

Make connections.

Create space.

Integrate.

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