FAQs

For many people it is very difficult to ask for help or to consider that they need to speak with a therapist. This feeling of apprehension or nervousness is normal. It takes courage to seek out assistance. Many folks suffer needlessly for a long period of time before they seek help. Therapy is actually a positive experience. At Riverview Therapy, LLC your difficulties are treated with respect and understanding. There is no judgment, just a genuine willingness to help you feel better so that you can enjoy life.

Depression can present itself in many different ways. Here is a list of some common symptoms.

• Feeling sad, blue or down
• Crying easily
• Feeling irritable or grumpy
• Loss of interest in activities that used to make you happy.
• Being distracted or “out of it.”
• Sleep disturbance (not able to sleep, or sleeping all the time)
• Appetite disturbance (no appetite or increased appetite)
• Withdrawing from the people in your life
• People in your life are telling you that you are not yourself
• Having suicidal thoughts or plans

If you are feeling depressed, you should seek assistance. There is no need to silently suffer.

Note: If you are feeling suicidal and believe that you are a danger to yourself or others, call 911 or go to the local emergency room.

Anxiety can present itself in many different ways. Here is a list of some common symptoms.

• Feeling worried about most things
• Feeling “keyed up”or restless
• Not feeling calm
• Being distracted due to worry
• Being disorganized
• Feeling overwhelmed with life
• Having physical complaints like headaches, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea
• Sleep disturbances (not able to sleep, or sleeping all the time)
• Appetite disturbances (no appetite or increased appetite)

There are no contracts or minimum number of sessions required.

Riverview Therapy, LLC defines co-parenting therapy as a process in which clients present problems or questions they have about parenting. The co-parenting therapist’s responses are direct and in response to the parent’s questions. Feedback is given with a child development emphasis.

Co-parenting therapy is specifically designed for couples with children, who are divorced or in the process of divorce. Co-parenting therapy is designed to help you navigate the changes needed as you and your co-parent develop two homes for your children.

Yes, co-parenting therapy sessions are confidential. No one has access to your record or is able to speak with your co-parenting therapist without your written consent.

Yes. If you and your co-parent begin co-parenting therapy together, then you are both considered clients of Riverview Therapy, and you both have equal rights to confidentiality. Sessions will be conducted together. There may be times when everyone agrees (both parents and the co-parenting therapist) to meet separately for a few sessions. However, separate meetings are temporary. Co-parents are treated together to ensure confidentiality for both parents.

Yes. You can learn about co-parenting and ways to work with your co-parent without the other parent present. When you contact Riverview Therapy you will be asked if you wish to participate in co-parenting therapy with or without your co-parent. If you wish to participate alone than you are considered Riverview Therapy’s client, and your information is confidential.

No. If your co-parent contacts Riverview Therapy and they are a client, then you are not able to be a client of Riverview Therapy. This is to ensure confidentiality and to avoid conflicts of interest.

No. The co-parenting therapist has a relationship with you and not with your child. Although we will be talking about your child during co-parenting therapy sessions, the co-parenting therapist is not able to become your child’s therapist. This is a protection of your right to confidentiality and ensures that there is no conflict of interest.

No. Co-parenting therapy is for parents only and not for children.

There is a one-time $325 fee for the initial session. All other sessions cost $150/session.

Co-parenting therapy sessions are 45 minutes. The initial session is 60-90 minutes.

No. The cost is the same whether both parents are seen together, or whether one parent is seen individually.

You may come as many times in a week as you would like, provided there is availability. Only one session per day.

No. Co-parenting therapy is only available in person. The co-parenting therapist will not respond to your parenting questions by phone, text or email.