FAQs
What types of patients are a good fit?
I help those across the lifespan with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. Patients that are a good fit are able to engage in therapy via telehealth and are motivated to engage in treatment.
Is Telehealth a good fit?
Telehealth services at Oak Psychology Center are designed for individuals who are appropriate for outpatient psychological treatment and able to safely and consistently participate in virtual care. Appropriate patients are generally those who are not experiencing active suicidal or homicidal intent, do not require a higher level of care, and are able to engage meaningfully in treatment sessions and between-session therapeutic work.
Telehealth treatment may be a good fit for individuals who:
Are medically and psychiatrically stable for outpatient care
Are not experiencing severe substance use concerns requiring specialized treatment
Are not experiencing eating disorder symptoms requiring higher levels of medical or nutritional monitoring
Have reliable access to internet service, a private setting, and a device capable of secure video conferencing
Are able to attend sessions consistently and participate actively in evidence-based treatment
Because telehealth is not appropriate for every clinical situation, recommendations regarding fit for treatment and level of care will be discussed as part of the initial evaluation process. If a different or more intensive level of support is indicated, appropriate referrals and recommendations will be provided whenever possible.
How do I know if a therapist is a good match for me?
A good therapist-patient match will make you feel heard, respected, and feel comfortable opening up, with both the provider and patient collaborating on the treatment plan. The IOCDF has resources on finding the right therapist for OCRD concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
No. Oak Psychology Center is self-pay and out of network for all insurances. To learn more about our rates and billing, please see the rates page.
How long does treatment take?
We practice an episode of care model in which we use empirically supported treatment plans with the goal of the patient gaining autonomy in managing their symptoms and “graduating” from therapy. Most episodes of care for OCD are a diagnostic intake session and 15 return sessions, though more or less sessions will be used based on session data. Patients can return for booster sessions or an episode of care in the future, as needed.
Do you collaborate with other providers?
Yes! We practice an interdisciplinary model, where we will collaborate with other medical providers on your treatment team. We also can collaborate with family members, support persons, religious leaders, etc. if that is appropriate for your treatment goals. We also collaborate with step up and step down care with hospital IOPs, PHPs, and residential programs.
While we love collaborating with others, sometimes that collaboration means pausing one treatment. For example, if you have a general therapist and want to particiapte in our CBT-E/RP program, we may have you pause your other therapy during our episode of care so that you are not trying to implement different therapy approaches from both of your therapy teams at the same time. We strive to have good working relationships and warm handoffs between providers.
How do I get started?
Please reach out via phone or email on our contact page, and we will get back with you to schedule a 15 minute consultation call.