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What happens in a therapy session?<\/h4>

Therapy is a supportive and confidential process where you will feel heard and understood. At the beginning of a therapy session, you will most likely be invited to share what\u2019s on your mind and you and your therapist will discuss what\u2019s been going on in your life, challenges you have been facing, and your feelings about it.<\/p>\n\n

Your therapist will use their expertise to help you gain a new perspective, learn more about yourself and your situation, recognize patterns of behavior that have become problematic, and develop new skills you can use in your day-to-day life to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n

Therapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist; you will make greater progress when you actively participate in the therapeutic process.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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When and why does MHCA recommend medications?<\/h4>

MHCA has psychiatrists (MDs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) who have extensive training in mental health medication prescription management.<\/p>\n\n

They will guide you through the process of learning what works for you. Medication can be one of many treatment options available at MHCA.<\/p>\n\n

We might recommend medication if it is most likely to help support your treatment goals and likely to improve results of other treatment recommendations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How long can I expect to be in therapy?<\/h4>

Depending on your own unique needs, therapy can be short-term (6-12 sessions), for a specific issue or goal, or long-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for continued self-awareness and personal growth<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Does what we talk about remain confidential?<\/h4>

At MHCA we take patient privacy very seriously. We know that for people to feel comfortable talking about private and revealing information they need to feel safe and know that what is discussed will not leave the therapy room. There is also laws and ethical code in place to protect your privacy. In some specific situations, therapists are mandated to share certain information and can do so without the patient\u2019s written consent. The exceptions to confidentiality are:<\/p>\n\n

In the event of harm to self or others. Therapists may disclose private information without consent in order to protect the patient or the public from serious harm \u2014 if, for example, a client discusses plans to attempt suicide or harm another person.<\/p>\n\n\n