Depth Psychotherapy
How our therapy at Black Locust Psychology can work for you.
OUR METHOD
Key Approaches:
Depth psychology looks at how non-conscious processes and our past impact our daily lives and deeper sense of selves. Every experience is the result of what we’re aware of as well as many connections under the surface. We view current experiences based on how our past is integrated into who we are. The story is important, and how we make sense of it even more so. This is why we look deeper.
There are also times that other tools can help with this story. For example, our psychologists have been trained to know that depth cannot be explored without safety. We all also integrate a variety of other skills and approaches to move towards treatment goals.
We exclusively work with secure teletherapy...
Our Sessions.
HOW WE WORK
Each psychologist has their own style around how sessions feel, but we guarantee authenticity as best we can. We often use humor, co-exist in suffering, become curious about symptoms or responses, and most importantly, craft a genuine connection.
Sessions are generally 45-60 minutes in length (agreed upon at the beginning of treatment) and may vary in structure depending on your treatment goals. Longer sessions are possible when clinically indicated.
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Our psychologists use a variety of frameworks to understand your experience and story.... +This requires us to develop an understanding of how you see yourself and the world, as well as how you got there. These 'formulations' change across time as we get to know you better and as changes start to occur. ​ At Black Locust Psychology, these formulations are deeper than only looking at symptoms. Please reach out for more information either general or technical.
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We Create Your Treatment Plan and Areas to Focus On.... +The formulation highlights treatment targets, or areas to focus on. These plans involve goals around understanding, experiencing something different, integrating difficult experiences, and developing capacity to live how you'd like in the future. We also incorporate skills and a focus on behavior changes when indicated, but always in the context of deepening understanding and experience. ​ The plan also includes ideas about how to achieve these goals. Our psychologists use a blend of creative and individually tailored approaches informed by evidence and practice.
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We Reflect and Adjust, Updating our Formulation as Needed.... +As we write notes after each session we re-evaluate and update our formulation and plan regularly. Every session uncovers new information and changes the dynamics, which must be understood and integrated. ​ Each of our psychologists is also encouraged to attend a weekly consultation session, where our team discuss cases to ensure we're not missing our own blind spots. Even psychologists fall into traps around assumptions and minimizing our emotions without outside help.
Costs and Payment
Payment Accepted
Black Locust Psychology does not directly bill insurance. This is because insurance companies tend to reimburse more readily for symptom minimizing treatments (that often keep folks stuck in cycles of seeking and 'graduating from' treatment) instead of more foundational depth work.
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We request payment at or before the time of service. If you need to submit documentation to your insurance to see about out of network coverage, please ask us before agreeing to our services. In some cases, we can provide a "superbill" that you can submit to insurance, but payment in full at the time of service is still required (that is, insurance may reimburse you later after you have paid us directly).
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We prefer to collect payment with debit or credit cards through our secure online portal.
Intake Interview or Formulation Consultation
Cost: $250
Duration: 90 minutes
This is our version of an intake session, where you will meet with a psychologist for about 90 minutes to discuss your history, experiences, and goals in more depth. This can include a discussion about diagnoses, and can be used to begin treatment with us or can be used to help identify formulations and plans for working with other providers.
Psychotherapy Sessions
Cost: $200-$300 per hour
Our psychotherapy sessions are typically about one hour in duration, but can be longer when indicated - you and your provider will decide this. You and your provider will also decide pricing based on things like complexity and if you need services other than therapy like coordination with other professionals. Longer sessions are usually prorated based on hourly rate.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR STORY.