{"id":2135,"date":"2021-08-04T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T15:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shirleylebovics.com\/?page_id=2135"},"modified":"2022-01-09T08:00:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T08:00:31","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shirleylebovics.com\/?page_id=2135","title":{"rendered":"FAQ\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2135\" class=\"elementor elementor-2135\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-99e55bc faq-block elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"99e55bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"faq\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-933094f\" data-id=\"933094f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8bc664 faq-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8bc664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.1 - 15-02-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c999472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-leadership-accordion\" data-id=\"c999472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"leadership-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\r\n        \r\n        <ul class=\"leadership-accordion leadership-faq-accordion\">\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                How do I know when to reach out to a professional therapist?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p>No two people are alike, so there is not one answer for everyone who asks this question. Nonetheless, the American Psychological Association recommends therapy in the event you or a loved one is overwhelmed with feelings of despair related to anger, anxiety, worry, sorrow, grief, trauma and so on. This means you are preoccupied with it at least an hour a day; it causes panic attacks or health issues; problems with work, school or relationships; or leads to violence against self or others.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                What kinds of problems do you see?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life can present all kinds of challenges to people. I am qualified and experienced in addressing all major or minor concerns a client is experiencing. Some examples are:<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship difficulties with family members, spouse, child, or work colleagues<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety (social anxiety, panic attacks, generalized worry, OCD, etc.)<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (due to a recent or long-ago experience)<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorder (anorexia, compulsive overeating, bulimia)<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression (post-partum, bereavement, or otherwise)<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addictive behavior<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggles with anger or stress management<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other set of symptoms that is disrupting life<\/span><br><br>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                 How does a professional therapist like you help a married or a dating couple?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        A therapist is trained to work with couples in addressing, managing and coping with communicative friction or other interpersonal problems, including financial stress, parenting, fidelity issues, affection deficits, anger management, substance abuse and more. Unbiased and confidential, the therapist can lead a couple to implementing relationship solutions that lead to building healthy, functional relationships.\nDate coaching by a licensed and experienced therapist addresses issues such as networking effectively, screening prospects, identifying red flags, as well as any challenges that present themselves.  Poor conversation skills, anxiety, fears of intimacy, are other examples of where help can be extremely valuable.\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                What if my spouse\/partner wont attend marriage counseling with me?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p>In the event that a spouse is unwilling to join sessions, it is extremely beneficial for the husband\/wife to attend sessions alone. Changes made by one person will impact the relationship as a whole and can benefit the marriage significantly.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                What factors should I consider in selecting a therapist?<br>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are important things to consider when seeking a professional therapist\u2019s help:<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the therapist licensed by the state she practices in?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained at an accredited and well recognized university?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has an impressive number of years of experience in practice and in relation to your issue?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers both in-person session or teletherapy?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers references?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engenders a comfort level and ease when speaking with them?<\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the therapist respect your feelings and validate them? Is he\/she non-judgmental? Supports and facilitates your own <span class=\"text-gap\">decisions rather than telling you what to do?<\/span><\/span><br>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adheres strictly to professional boundaries: no dual relationship, no self-disclosure, clear rules about time, space, and fees.<\/span><br>\n\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                What are the differences between therapy provided by a psychologist and a social worker?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If trained at an accredited university, psychologists and social workers are both qualified to deal with people challenged with emotional issues and life challenges. The difference lies in their specific training and the approaches they take.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychologists use a clinical path towards healing, with a focus solely on the mind. Clinical social workers on a LCSW level have a master\u2019s degree in social work, specialized training that prepares them to use a holistic approach in dealing with every aspect of the person on an all-encompassing- person in environment - level. Both psychologist and social worker do not prescribe medication but provide diagnostic and counseling\/therapy services. The bottom line when considering a therapist is to look for a good client-fit and a track record of solutions that meet success.<\/span><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                Do therapists prescribe medication?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a medical doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medication. That being said, therapists can refer clients to a psychiatrist to facilitate prescription medication. Moreover, a therapist can help clients with medication management and provide strategies to boost its effectiveness while working towards a solution so that medication may no longer be a necessary component of treatment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                How long does therapy take?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of therapy depends on the individual client and their particular style and struggle. The important consideration is to look at whether progress is taking place and to openly discuss a timeline for your goals with your therapist.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                What if I\u2019m concerned about meeting someone I know or feeling exposed?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p>In person sessions are held at my office where there is a private waiting room and separate exit to insure confidentiality. Privacy is taken extremely seriously to provide a safe and comfortable environment. Therapists are legally and ethically obligated to keep the identity of their clients 100% confidential at all times, from anyone and everyone, except in a case where danger is presented.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                How does one prevent dependence on therapy?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well trained, emotionally healthy therapist does not encourage dependency and fosters a client\u2019s skills to function independently. Therapy is not a crutch \u2013 it is a process by which individuals can develop the tools to manage their challenges effectively on their own. Therapy should have clearly defined goals with a timeline, so that progress can be evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n                <li class=\"leadership-accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-link\">\r\n\r\n                            <span class=\"leadership-t leadership-t-3 leadership-no-opas\">\r\n\r\n                                Do you accept insurance?\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"leadership-open-text leadership-t leadership-t-4\">\r\n\r\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will provide clients with an insurance receipt to submit. For information about fees and payment please contact me directly.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/li>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc4125d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc4125d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a80552c\" data-id=\"a80552c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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