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My office is centrally located in St. Petersburg, FL at the Crosspoint Plaza.

Address: CrossPointe Plaza, 3510 1st Avenue North, Suite # 232

St. Petersburg, Florida 33713.

The office is on the second floor near the exit staircase. Parking is free and readily available in the plaza parking lot. Appointment required for entrance.

The therapist-client relationship is sacred, and generally whatever you say in sessions is confidential.

However, there are a few, very specific circumstances (outlined below) which we are legally obligated to report to the authorities.

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. In this instance, the therapist is required to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.

• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person. The therapist is required to notify the police.

• If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to work with the individual to ensure their safety. However, if an individual does not cooperate, additional measures may need to be taken.

Aside from these very specific situations, everything you say to your therapist is said in total confidence. No exceptions.

In some cases where there are legal disputes or court orders mandating release of client information - therapists must abide by the law. In that case, I will make my best effort to conceal your private information unless otherwise ordered by a judge.

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.

Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, we’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

We are so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.