How will my first appointment go?

Whether this is your first therapy experience or one of many, we know meeting someone new can be hard. We will help make sure it is not a torturous task. That wouldn’t be fun for either of us!

We do have to ask a lot of questions at the first appointment, but the good news is you will know all of the answers! It is all about you. It will be questions like how you’ve been doing lately, what you like to do for fun, and what life has looked like over the years.

That’s it! And then we will get you scheduled for your next follow up appointment.

What are regular appointments Like?

Most people meet with their therapist every week or two to start. You will be able to talk about whatever you’d like! We will keep your concerns in mind and work towards whatever goals you set no matter what you are talking about.

CAn therapists actually read my mind?

We get this a lot. No, we cannot. We are pretty good at reading body language though and knowing what you mean when you talk about feelings.

What is the difference between a Counselor and a Therapist?

Nothing. Nothing at all. There are a lot of terms for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, “shrink,” are just some of them. There are even different terms for professional counselors in other states as well, such as Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or something similar. It is all the same thing- someone who is professionally trained in helping you with your mental health by having regular talk therapy appointments.

What is The difference between all these psychology people?

There are other similar, but different, mental health professionals out there. It can be confusing! Here are some with their brief explanations.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - similar to LPCs, they have done years of training on clinical mental health and know how to do talk therapy. They have a different Master’s degree with slightly different training but are the most similar to LPCs.

Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) - they have a doctorate in psychology or related mental health. They can do therapy like LPCs but also often have more training in assessments or clinical areas, along with often doing more research as part of their education.

Psychiatrist (MD or DO) - These are medical doctors that typically only prescribe medications to help with mental health concerns. They have gone to medical school and are very knowledgeable about the biochemistry of mental health in the body.

You Say you see women…WHAT IF I’M PART OF the LGBTQ+ Community and have questions?

Invicta Counseling is a space created specifically for women, those who identify as women, and nonbinary individuals. We are a Safe Space Alliance provider and committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community — all are welcome here.

And, at this time, Invicta Counseling is not currently accepting men or those identifying as men as clients. This isn’t about exclusion but rather intention. We do our best work when we can provide a specific experience and specialize in that realm.

If you are looking for therapy and are not sure if Invicta Counseling is right for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to have a conversation that will be kind and without judgement. We can get you or your loved one connected with another provider we trust that IS a good fit, including another LGBTQ+ safe provider.

Do you take insurance for a parenting session?

You have some choices- If you want to use your insurance, it would be considered therapy. You are welcome to discuss whatever parenting concerns you have as part of your therapy appointments. Or, if you just want to get input on parenting strategies and not other areas of life, you can schedule parenting sessions which would be via private (self) pay.