Questions frequently asked about therapy in Los Angeles for narcissist abuse recovery, anxiety, and depression
Cynthia Eddings LMFT
Do you offer telehealth, video sessions, or online sessions for therapy in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, I use a secure HIPAA-compliant platform to offer video counseling. If you have any questions regarding this process, please reach out to me here.
Why do you require weekly therapy sessions?
From tracking outcomes and doing the research, we know that weekly counseling session work best for our clients. We actually progress a lot faster instead of taking two steps forward and one step back.
Therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long on a weekly basis. We will establish a set to time to meet each week and that will be our reoccurring weekly appointment.
How long does therapy take?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to the length of counseling, so it is difficult to predict until we begin working together. Typically, clients commit to counseling for 6 months and progress is measured monthly.
But wait! That’s a lot. Why do we meet so much?
Doing healing work at the level that will sustain long-term change takes time. It’s a commitment. Clients that invest in the time get better faster and with less relapse into old patterns.
Do you give homework that will help with managing anxiety?
Yes, especially in the beginning. I will suggest things for you do to at home that supports the work we do in our therapy sessions. I have found that clients make significantly faster progress when they do the homework. Much of the homework is to support the integration of the deep work we do in session.
What can I expect to happen during our time together?
Generally speaking, during the first 1-3 sessions, we will do a thorough history and establish specific goals for your therapy. The next 3-4 sessions, we will develop a tool kit for dealing with the current stressors that brought you to counseling. In the last part of therapy, we will do the deep diving work to help heal the roots of problems that brought you to counseling.
What kind of results can I expect from counseling?
My clients feel less anxious, more in control of their thoughts and emotions, and less reactive in their relationships. Overall, they feel less triggered and are able to respond to situations in life, rather than be hijacked by old reactions. At the end of therapy, they feel more peace and calm and aren’t limited by old worn out ways of viewing themselves and the world. They experience a new level of freedom.
What if I need to cancel our appointment or I get sick?
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel, make sure you give me 48 hours notice to avoid paying the late cancellation fee, which is the full session rate. I offer phone and video sessions in case something happens last minute that prevents you from coming to your appointment. You will be granted a one-time waive on cancellation policy every six months due to illness or missed session.
What is your availability?
I see clients in my office Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. I currently have a few limited openings for new clients.
How much does it cost … what form of payment do you take?
A fifty-minute session is $250. Your credit card is automatically charged at the time of your session. Your card information is submitted by you via an online portal. I never see the actual CC number.
Do you take insurance?
I am not contracted with insurance companies directly. However, I do offer a Superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement using your Out-of-Network benefits.
My question isn’t here
Feel free to email my directly at cynthia@cynthiaeddings.com and I’ll be happy to answer your question.
I am ready to get started. What do I do next?
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if I am the right counselor in California or New Mexico for you — based on your needs.
Cynthia Eddings M.S. LMFT