The first few sessions typically involve a comprehensive evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some initial impressions of what our work might include. At that point, we will discuss your treatment goals and create an initial treatment plan. You should evaluate this information and make your own assessment about whether you feel comfortable working with me. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion.

Psychotherapy has both benefits and risks. Risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, frustration, loneliness and helplessness, because the process of psychotherapy often requires discussing the unpleasant aspects of your life. However, psychotherapy has been shown to have benefits for individuals who undertake it. Therapy often leads to a significant reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater personal awareness and insight, increased skills for managing stress and resolutions to specific problems.

Note that there are no guarantees about what will happen. Psychotherapy requires a very active effort on your part. In order to be most successful, you will have to work on things we discuss outside of sessions.

Please do not worry, I follow a simple cancellation procedure and policy .

Appointments are typically held at the same time each week, at a cadence we agree on (such as weekly or every other week). Payments for each appointment can be made through card on file for the insurance co-pay, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo.

You may cancel appointments in advance free of charge, as long as I receive notice far enough in advance, which is 24 hours prior. For appointment no-shows or last-minute cancellations, you will be charged a 75 dollars fee. Please reach out to me directly for my latest policy on the cancellation cutoff period and fees. I do not apply late cancellation fees in the case of significant emergencies. If you miss more than a few consecutive sessions, I will reach out to you and we will discuss what course of action is best for you.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

The cost of the therapeutic treatment is dependent on your specific insurance carrier and plan. As per any medical service, it is the patient's responsibility to contact their insurance for the final cost of their visit as well as copay. Joanna Ferreira LPC provides initial insurance verification, and quoted by the insurance company estimated costs and copays, this information is available at the time of consultation or within 24h after. No sessions will be conducted or billed until after the client’s financial consent. 

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.