Question 1

What is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)?

Accepted Answer

An LMFT, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is a mental health professional with specialized training and experience in marriage and family therapy. They are trained to provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families, helping with various mental health and relationship issues. LMFTs are equipped to understand and address the complex dynamics of relationships and possess insights into the challenges within family structures.

Question 2

What types of therapy services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

At Wellness Journey Marriage and Family Therapy we offer individual, couples and family therapy. Therapy in French is also offered

Question 3

What are your specialties?

Accepted Answer

Wellness Journey Therapy help clients navigate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, as well as relationships struggles, and life challenges.

Some common issues we treat include: 
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Disorders and body image issues
Life Transitions
Relationship Conflicts
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Postpartum Issues
Family conflict

Question 4

What approach do you use?

Accepted Answer

At Wellness Journey Marriage and Family Therapy, we embrace a personalized approach, recognizing the uniqueness of each client. Collaboration is at the core of our practice, as we work closely with individuals to craft tailored treatment plans. By acknowledging the distinct needs and experiences of every client, we foster a therapeutic journey that is specifically designed to promote growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

We incorporate tools and techniques from:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Psychodynamic theory
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Practices

Question 5

Where do you provide therapy?

Accepted Answer

I am licensed to provide online therapy in California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and France.

Question 6

What platform do you use to conduct online therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

At Wellness Journey, we utilize SimplePractice, a HIPAA compliant software for our online therapy sessions. All video consultations are seamlessly conducted through the SimplePractice portal, ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience for our clients.

Question 7

How can I schedule, cancel, or reschedule an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Once you've booked your initial session, you will receive an email with more information, as well as link to your first session. For all scheduling matters, including setting, canceling, or rescheduling appointments you can always contact me directly at elena@wellnessjourneytherapy.com

Question 8

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

At Wellness Journey Therapy, we understand that life can be unpredictable. However, in order to ensure that we can accommodate all our clients and maintain a smooth scheduling process, we kindly ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance. 
This policy helps us maintain a high level of commitment and ensures that we can continue to provide quality care to all our clients. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Question 9

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

We are an out of network provider. However, many clients find that they can receive reimbursement for sessions if their insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits.

To get an estimate of potential reimbursement amounts based on your insurance, you can visit: https://calculator.meetnirvana.com/
We encourage clients to contact their insurance provider to understand the specifics of their coverage.

Question 10

Do you offer therapy in different languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I speak fluently English and French, and offer therapy in both languages.

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