Frequently Asked Questions

The difference is between someone who can do something, and someone who has the training and experience to do that same thing professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.

Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.

Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. We tailor our therapeutic approach to your specific needs.

Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.

We are so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.

This is a question that can be assessed during the intake process. This answer may be the same for different individuals and couples. After you go through the intake process, we can then determine if couples counseling, individual counseling or a combination of both would be the best fit for you at that time.

Yes

We have three separate locations! Two in Naugatuck at 16 Hillside and 18 Hillside Avenue (next door to each other) and one location in Ansonia at 205 Wakelee Avenue.

Each session will be scheduled for 60 minutes.

No. Once you make an appointment it will be a standing appointment occurring at the same day and time either weekly or bi-weekly.

We have a detailed bio of every clinician at Stokes in the ‘Our Team’ tab.

If you have insurance, our Verification Department will be happy to call your insurance company to find out what they will cover for your therapy sessions and call you with this information.