Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
FAQs
Introduction to Compass Psychological Services
What to expect when I start therapy?
Tips on finding the right therapist?
Should I use my insurance or private pay?
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
One of the largest lifestyle transitions due to the COVID pandemic has been distance learning, work, and medical/mental health telehealth. Over the last several years, research has been conducted to test the effectiveness of various therapies on effective outcomes and client satisfaction.
Research shows that teletherapy provides the same quality of care as traditional therapy.
According to the American Psychological Association, teletherapy is just as effective as in-person sessions for treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including identity, self-esteem, depression and anxiety disorders. Ultimately, how comfortable you feel with your therapist and how confident you are in their ability to assist you in addressing your concerns appears to be the largest motivating factor in continuing therapy.
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How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
Learn more about Dr Laura here.
Read our recent article “Finding a Therapist”
What types of therapy do you provide?
Dr. Laura tailors therapy to fit and address her client’s needs. She is trained and experienced in the following therapy techniques:
Individuals, couples, family, and group therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Solution-focused therapy
Motivational interviewing
Gottman Level 1 certified
PEERS therapy for young adults
DBT-informed therapy
Cognitive processing-informed therapy
Is online therapy confidential and secure?
Yes! Dr. Laura is a licensed clinical psychologist and Compass Psychological Services, LLC uses only HIPAA-compliant software to conduct teletherapy and complete documentation.
How long are the online therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
Dr. Laura offers both in-person therapy and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Article Benefits of Telemedicine therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Laura currently accepts the following insurance: Aetna, United Health and Optum
Read our recent article “Pros & Cons: Private Pay or Health Insurance?”
I don't live in Florida. Can I still work with you?
Yes, thanks to PsyPact, I’m able to offer teletherapy services to clients in states other than Florida. Click here to review current approved PsyPact states.
Currently, I can work with clients in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY
