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If you’re considering depth-oriented psychotherapy, start by reviewing the FAQs below. You’ll find answers about what this approach involves, how sessions work, and whether this practice may be the right fit before you reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy?
Depth-oriented psychotherapy explores the unconscious patterns, emotions, and relational dynamics shaping your experience. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, this work helps bring awareness to the patterns beneath them so meaningful change can occur.
2. What happens in the first session and how often do we meet?
The first session is relational and exploratory. We’ll talk about what brings you here, the patterns you’ve been noticing, and what you hope may change. It’s also an opportunity to see whether the therapeutic relationship feels supportive and aligned.
Individual sessions are typically 45 minutes, and couples sessions are 60 minutes. Most clients begin meeting weekly, especially in the early stages of the work, so patterns can be recognized and shifted more consistently. Over time, some clients transition to bi-weekly or monthly sessions.
3. Will the therapist take sides?
A common concern in couples therapy is whether the therapist will side with one partner. The focus of this work is not deciding who is right or wrong, but understanding the pattern forming between you. At times, the therapist may point out something happening with one partner or the other, but the goal is not blame. It’s identifying where the breakdown occurs so the pattern can begin to shift. Both partners’ experiences matter, and the work supports understanding the dynamic you are creating together.
4. What if my partner cheated on me? Is couples therapy still worth trying?
Infidelity can deeply shake trust and safety in a relationship. Some couples seek therapy to understand what happened and explore whether repair is possible. Couples therapy helps slow down the reactions that often follow betrayal, so both partners can understand the impact and what rebuilding trust would require. Not every relationship continues after infidelity, but many couples are able to create a stronger and more honest relationship through the deeper work they do together. Therapy can help bring clarity and support whatever direction you ultimately choose.
5. Do you offer online sessions and where are you located.
Yes. Hecate Healers is based in Palm Desert, California and all sessions are currently offered virtually through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. This allows individuals and couples throughout California to attend sessions from a private space with a stable internet connection.
6. Do you take insurance and what are your rates?
Hecate Healers is an out-of-network practice. Many insurance plans reimburse 50–60% of the session fee for out-of-network psychotherapy once deductibles are met. We partner with Thrizer, a service that helps submit claims and simplify the reimbursement process.
Current session fees are listed on our couples thearpy and indiviudals therapy pages. Limited sliding-scale options may be available with a minimum commitment, depending on availability.
7. What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed sessions are charged at the full session rate, except in cases of emergency.
8. How do I know if this therapy is right for me or my partner?
This work may be a good fit if you feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns and want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Some people come as couples who feel caught in the same conflict. Others begin individually to explore their own triggers, attachment patterns, and relational roles. Curiosity and a willingness to explore the pattern are enough.
9. What if my partner isn’t ready for couples therapy?
That’s very common. Many couples begin with one partner exploring their own relational patterns first. When one person begins to understand the unconscious dynamics shaping the relationship, the pattern often begins to shift. Individual relational therapy can be a meaningful first step.
10. How do I get started?
You can begin by scheduling a 10 or 15 minute Connection Call, or by sending a message through the form below. We’ll respond personally and guide you through the next steps with clarity and care.
