Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the purpose of therapy?
A: Therapy provides a safe space for self-expression and healing. Therapists use reflective listening and attunement to clients' needs, validating and normalizing their feelings and experiences. This helps create a secure base for clients to explore their history and build resilience.
Q: How does coaching differ from therapy?
A: Coaching centers on setting and achieving specific objectives. Coaches work collaboratively with clients to clarify their goals, develop actionable strategies, and cultivate skills needed for personal and professional success.
Q: What is neuroaffirmative therapy?
A: Neuroaffirmative therapy (NAT) is a specialized therapeutic approach tailored to those who identify as autistic and ADHD. Rooted in neurodiversity, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practices, NAT emphasizes cultivating a secure, trusting bond with your therapist while exploring the impact of complex trauma.
Q: Do I have to do neuroaffirmative therapy?
A: Not at all. Essy has received training in a variety of therapy modalities.
Q: What kinds of clients do you see?
A: I provide weekly individual, couples, and group telehealth therapy for adult clients based in the state of California.
Q: What activities might I engage in during therapy sessions?
A: Therapy can involve a variety of activities depending on your needs, such as building comfort by establishing rapport through sharing interests or discussing the therapist’s background, setting an agenda by outlining session topics to prioritize issues, choosing a direction by exploring past influences or current patterns to gain insights, and identifying an approach by choosing between empathetic support or solution-focused strategies.
Q: What should I do if there's a misunderstanding with my therapist?
A: It is always best practice to address any misunderstandings directly with your therapist if you feel comfortable doing so. This will help them understand how they can better support you going forward and ultimately strengthen your relationship.
Q: What insurance do you accept?
A: I currently accept the following insurance plans: Aetna Anthem, Elevance Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, LA Care Medi-Cal, MHN Health Net, Optum, Oscar Health, UC Ship United, Healthcare UHC, UBH.
Q: Do you offer self-pay?
A: Absolutely. Therapy and coaching self-pay is $160 per session.
