The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Psychotherapy Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Psychotherapy Center
Psychotherapy, sometimes referred to as “talk therapy,” is a relationship in which the patient seeks professional help from a licensed provider to address difficult or troubling feelings, thoughts, attitudes and/or behaviors. In other words, the psychotherapist helps individuals make important changes in their lives. Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for a variety of psychological concerns. It can be a standalone treatment or combined with medications or other therapies. Your treatment team will work with you to determine which therapies offer you the best opportunity for improved health and well-being.
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Your first psychotherapy session typically involves the therapist gathering basic information about you and your goals for therapy. You'll be asked to fill out forms about your medical history, social history and current and past emotional/mental health prior to your visit. The therapist will review this information with you in your first session.
In your first few sessions with your therapist, you’ll work together on a treatment plan to make sure you agree on treatment goals, what type of therapy best meets your needs and how long treatment will last.
Your therapist will likely expect you to complete “homework” assignments between sessions—for example, worksheets, readings or behaviors to try. Evidence shows that patients who do between-session work tend to have better therapy outcomes.
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Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.