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Q: Are sessions in-person or online?
A: All counseling sessions are done on an online HIPAA-compliant (confidential) and easy-to-use video system. Some clients may opt to do telephone sessions.
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Q: How will I know when a therapist/counselor is right for me?
A: Like other relationships, it takes time to get to know each other. Sometimes people know pretty quickly while others need more than a few sessions – there is no wrong or right. Listening to how you feel inside may offer information. Feel free to ask your counselor questions and offer feedback about how it is going. If you decide to no longer continue with sessions, I will provide you some names of counselor. The goal is to help you even if you decide it’s not with us. I respect your process and will work with what feels best for you.
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Q: Is online counseling right for me?
A: It depends on the person and circumstances. A discussion with a counselor about this may be helpful. Online counseling can be convenient and more comfortable. It requires having a secure and private space, some knowledge of using technology/internet, as well as good internet quality.
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Q: What can I expect from counseling?
A: It’s normal to still have some concerns about counseling, even after you make a decision to start. Counseling is about having a good connection with a counselor that listens to you, ask you questions, and that gives you unbiased feedback. Your counselor will help you in the ways you allow. Feedback may be provided in sessions and if you would like ideas on things you could do outside of session I can help with that as well. Remember: there is no “wrong or right” way to engage in counseling. Sometimes it’s different even session to session. This is your time and your space.
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Q: What happens during the first session?
A: The first session is about connecting and getting to know each other. Questions will be asked to get to know you and you are welcome to do the same. They go over confidentiality and other parts of counseling. You are never forced to answer a question and you have the right to decline answering.
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Q: How long do appointments last?
A: First session is 60 minutes. Typical follow up appointments are 45 minutes. They may be shorter or longer depending on your needs.
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Q: How often will we meet?
A: Typically the counselor will let you know their thoughts after a better understanding your situation at the end of the first session. Your view of this is important as well. Feel free to discuss questions/concerns with your counselor about this. Consistency in meetings at the beginning helps to build a close connection and helps you to begin to move towards progress. You and your counselor can check in as you go along in counseling about how often to keep meeting.
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Q: How much do you charge? Do you take insurance?
A: Insurances dictate how much they will pay and how much you are responsible for. Cigna & Aetna is accepted. Please see the insurance page for more information about self pay rates/insurance.
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Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
All major credit cards and HSA/FSA are accepted through a HIPAA compliant confidential system.
Please note: All you have to do is add the card and the card is charged the day of session - no additional work for you. I do my best to help make things easy. There are no hidden fees for using your credit card either. You can earn your cash back/rewards/points on your credit card if you accrue them by doing counseling. You will get a message every time your card is charged or refund so you can keep track of charges as you wish.
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Q: What is your work background?
A: Check out my Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinalevinzon
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Q: What kind of counseling do you do? What if I am looking for a specific kind of counseling?
A: Please let me know what you are looking if there is something specific you have in mind. It is ok if you are not sure what you need, too. Counselors and therapists have different training/skill sets. Please see my individual counseling page for more information.
My extensive experience has led me to understand that “one size fits all” does not work in counseling. Having a connection where people safe, accepted, and supportive sounds to be important for people typically. People time and time again have said that they have benefitted from some forms the counseling with Four Seasons Counseling that they have not had in previous therapies. Therefore, I use many different approaches a counselor based on what you are going through and what you need. Please see my Individual Counseling page for more information.
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Feedback
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"I very highly recommend Paulina Levinzon as she is a top-tier
counselor and an expert in the field of trauma treatment and other
areas"- Roman Petrocelli, PhD, LPC
"Very down to earth and passionate about helping others. Very
knowledgeable about trauma based work and treatment."
- Samantha Notaro, LCSW
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"Paulina is not only a hard worker, but is also very passionate
about the work we do as counselors, which is so important
to this field." -Aliya Adenuga LPC, ACS
"Paulina is a true asset to the mental health field. My experience of
her as a colleague is that she is self-motivated, resourceful, and
passionate about helping others. She is naturally collaborative with
colleagues and willing to share and grow from her experiences...
She strikes me as both a self-aware and insightful person."
-Jennifer Giacobbe, LPC
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"Paulina is an exceptional therapist who epitomizes dedication &
skill in the field. She's equipped with the latest techniques, strategies
& evidence based practices to help her clients reach their fullest
potential. Her compassion, empathy, and skillfulness create a safe and
nurturing environment where clients feel supported. Paulina creates
a safe space for healing and growth. Her skillfulness in therapy
shines through, making her an invaluable asset to anyone seeking
support on their journey to wellness. I am honored to be able to work
alongside her and refer to her." -Molly Stremba, LCSW
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"I have known Paulina Levinzon since 2013. I was her supervisor at
Hunterdon Behavioral Health." "Ms. Levinzon is a skilled therapist" &
"she had an excellent rapport with staff and clients. She was always
prepared..."- James Monaghan, MS, LCADC
"It is obvious that she has the intelligence, motivation, emotional
sensitivity, and...counseling skills that she will need to function
effectively in the field". -Dr. Judith Waters, professor & mentor at
Fairleigh Dickinson University. Written during graduate studies.
"Paulina has the ability to be clinical and thorough while also being
compassionate and not miss a beat". "I want to be the kind of
counselor she is". -Philip Jones, EdS, MEd, LPC, LCPC, NCC
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