Question 1

How long does therapy take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of therapy varies on a lot of factors such as what your symptoms are, how long they have been persisting, and the context of your presenting issues which all influences the length of the necessary treatment. During our first appointment we will discuss your goals and come up with a mutual plan for how long we can expect therapy to last.

Question 2

How often do I need to come to therapy?

Accepted Answer

How often you come to therapy will depend on how much your symptoms affect your daily life. During the first appointment we will discuss what therapy frequency is right for you. The most common frequencies for appointments are weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly.

Question 3

What happens if I would like to stop coming to therapy?

Accepted Answer

We will explore your reasons for ending treatment and proceed on what you think is right for you.  If you feel like therapy is not working or that you could be better assisted by someone else you can discontinue therapy at any time.

AMANAH FAMILY COUNSELING, LLC

Najwa Awad, LCSW-C, PMH-C

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions