Mahogany Vida Creative Solutions

Counseling and Therapy to Unmask Life’s Challenges Through Creative Insight

FAQs About Therapy and Counseling

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Yes! I am currently accepting new clients for individual therapy via telehealth. All sessions are provided online through a secure video platform, allowing you to attend from a private and comfortable space.

If you’re interested in getting started, I invite you to request a FREE 20-minute consultation to explore whether we may be a good fit to work together.

Do you take insurance?

No. Mahogany Vida Creative Solutions is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance. This allows our work to remain focused on your individual needs without the involvement of a third-party insurance company in decisions about your care.

Private pay also offers greater privacy by limiting the information routinely shared with an insurance company for billing and authorization purposes. For additional information about fees and payment, please visit the Rates & Fees page.

Do you offer a reduced fee?

Yes. A limited number of reduced-fee therapy slots may be available for clients experiencing financial hardship. Availability is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please visit the Rates & Fees page for additional information.

how often will we meet for therapy

Session frequency is based on your individual needs and treatment goals. I typically offer weekly or biweekly sessions and will discuss which frequency may be most appropriate for you as we begin working together.

Whenever possible, I encourage clients to reserve a consistent day and time for therapy. As our work progresses, we can periodically discuss whether your session frequency continues to support your needs and goals.

how can therapy help me?

Therapy provides a supportive space to explore life’s challenges, better understand yourself, and identify patterns that may be affecting your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices. It can help you develop practical coping and problem-solving skills while building deeper self-awareness and emotional resilience.

Through our work together, you can gain greater clarity, strengthen your existing resources, and develop tools to navigate challenges and make more intentional choices with greater confidence.

Do i need therapy?

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. You may consider therapy if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, repeating patterns that no longer serve you, struggling with difficult emotions or relationships, navigating a major life transition, or simply wanting a deeper understanding of yourself.

Therapy can provide an unbiased and supportive space to explore what you’re experiencing, gain new perspectives, strengthen coping skills, and identify emotional patterns or roadblocks that may be affecting your life. Even when you’re accustomed to handling things on your own, having additional support can offer greater clarity and insight.

Ultimately, deciding to begin therapy is a personal choice. If you’re wondering whether therapy may be helpful for you, a consultation can give us an opportunity to explore whether working together may be a good fit.

what is therapy like?

Therapy is a personalized and collaborative process shaped by your individual needs, experiences, and goals. Sessions may include exploring what is currently happening in your life, identifying patterns connected to past experiences, processing emotions, developing new perspectives, and discussing insights or changes you’ve noticed between sessions.

My approach is active and individualized. I believe some of the most meaningful therapeutic work happens when you have an opportunity to reflect on and apply what we explore together outside of our sessions. Depending on your needs, I may suggest personalized “homework,” such as journaling, self-reflection exercises, mindfulness practices, affirmations, creative activities, or other tools to deepen your self-awareness and help you put new insights into practice.

Therapy works best when you are willing to engage in the process, remain open to exploring new perspectives, and apply what you’re learning in ways that support meaningful change in your everyday life.

what type of therapy do you use?

Because each person is unique, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. My approach is integrative, eclectic, and strength-focused, allowing me to draw from different therapeutic approaches and techniques based on your individual needs, experiences, and goals.

My multidisciplinary background in mental health, education, and the arts also allows me to incorporate creative and reflective techniques when appropriate. You can learn more about the therapeutic approaches I use here.

is therapy confidential?

Confidentiality is an important part of the therapeutic relationship. Information you share in therapy is kept private and confidential in accordance with applicable laws and professional ethical standards.

There are certain circumstances in which I may be required or permitted by law to disclose information without your authorization. These may include concerns involving suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult; situations involving a serious risk of harm to yourself or another person; or circumstances in which disclosure is otherwise required by law.

If you would like me to communicate or coordinate care with another healthcare provider, family member, or other third party, I will generally obtain your written authorization before sharing your information, unless disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law. We will review confidentiality and its limitations in greater detail before beginning therapy.

CANCELLATION POLICY

I require at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your scheduled session, as well as missed appointments, will be charged the full session fee.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the session will be considered a late cancellation and will need to be rescheduled. The full session fee will apply. Please visit the Rates & Fees page for additional information.