So you’ve been stressed out before, but now the stress just keeps piling up and feels too heavy. You’re tense, losing sleep, and feel tired a lot. You’re using TikTok or Discord to avoid doing things. Constantly trying to keep up with your peers, your grades, and your homework is just exhausting. You’re really hard on yourself, critical when you look in the mirror, and you have high expectations. You’ve had some friendships fall apart. You’re not sure how to talk to your parents about how you’re feeling. You think you might be anxious but you’re not really sure what it all means.

Sound Familiar?

That’s where therapy comes in. Imagine having a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and supported to be able to talk about things going on in your life. You’re keeping stress and anxiety in check because you have some tools to manage it. Procrastination doesn’t occur as much anymore. The critical voice in your head is quieter and you know how to stop a bad moment from turning into a bad day. You’re making better friends, ones who really care about you. You worry sometimes, but it doesn’t hold you back like it used to. You feel good, and you believe in yourself. You know your strengths and your worth.

You’ve probably heard your friends talking about therapy. You might be wondering what it’s like. You definitely have questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is therapy like?

Therapy is your time and place to talk about the things going on in your life. It’s a no-judgement zone where you will feel seen, heard, and supported. It’s a chance for you to get help with the hard things that are going on. Therapy usually lasts between 45-50 minutes. It might overwhelm you to think about coming up with things to talk about. Your therapist will always have a plan to make talking easier so all the pressure isn’t on you. It’s normal to feel nervous at first, but after a few sessions you might notice that you really look forward to therapy and it brings you comfort. You might learn things like how your brain works, how to manage stress better, or how your thoughts are impacting you.

Will therapy be private?

Yes, therapy is confidential. However, there are three main reasons why confidentiality may need to be breached.

1. If you share about being a danger to yourself or someone else.

2. If there is suspected abuse in the past or present that has occurred to you, a child, elderly person, or other vulnerable adult.

3. If the court orders a release of information as part of a legal proceeding.

You have a right to privacy in therapy. For you to have the best therapy experience, therapy should take place in a private place where you feel comfortable. Your parent/caregiver might ask about goals that we are working on, but specific details of what you talk about in therapy will remain private. Sometimes your parents/caregivers might meet with your therapist to get advice on how to help you. You might even decide that you want to have a session with your parents/caregivers to talk about things in a supportive space. You and your therapist will talk about this if you decide it might be helpful.

How frequently does therapy occur?

Therapy usually starts out weekly, and can taper down from there. The length of time you’re in therapy depends on what’s going on for you and how much help you think you need. Some clients prefer to have monthly sessions for extra support after they have met some of their goals.

Do you provide virtual therapy?

True Wellness offers the option to meet virtually to help with busy schedules that make coming to the office hard. We will use Zoom for virtual therapy sessions, unless we decide that another platform is better for you. You’ll have the best experience if you can use a laptop or computer, but sometimes clients prefer using a phone or tablet. You’ll need to make sure online therapy occurs at home, and not in the car or other public location. Your therapist may ask to reschedule the session if your location is not private or secure.

Do you provide in-person therapy?

Yes! True Wellness provides in-person therapy conveniently located in the Carrollwood area. We are located at 13911 Carrollwood Village Run, Tampa, Fl 33618.