Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) North Texas Psychotherapy Associates Lewisville, TX Can I have a relationship with my therapist outside of the therapy setting? What if I decide to switch therapists? I don’t know if I need to see a counselor. How can I tell? Is our relationship completely confidential? Do you work with children? Where is your office and what are your office hours? Do I need to bring any paperwork to my initial session? Can I have a relationship with my therapist outside of the therapy setting? No. Therapy is a professional relationship between client and counselor. Intimate details about the client are revealed on a regular basis while the therapist discloses when appropriate. In this situation, a power struggle can arise from which deception or abuse occur. Clients and therapists may engage in coincidental contact outside the office. It is not usually a good idea to participate in therapy with someone you know in a separate context (business, friendship, etc.) Not only is it unethical, it can hinder the therapy process. [ Top ] What if I decide to switch therapists? Your therapist will fully support you in any endeavor you wish to explore, including ceasing treatment. Termination should be freely discussed in any therapy session. [ Top ] I don’t know if I need to see a counselor. How can I tell? Depression and anxiety are problems that happen to most people. Serious episodes may cause loss of interest or motivation, weight loss/gain or feelings of helplessness/hopelessness. After an extended period of these symptoms, treatment is necessary. Depression may be caused by stress or a serious life change. Bipolar disorder involves serious mood swings in periods of a day or week, where a persons behavior becomes unpredictable and possibly dangerous. Counseling can help correct irregular thought patterns that cause depression. Worrying is a normal human action, but when the worry becomes too serious to handle, anxiety occurs. Ongoing, excessive worry, physical/emotional tension, irrational fears, or pessimism can be characteristics of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Physical tension may include increased heart rate, shaking, fatigue, or insomnia. Anxiety can also manifest itself in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, where a person feels uncontrollable urges to order things or engage in repetitive behaviors. Panic Disorder is a condition that involves the fear of panic attacks, manifesting itself in fear of the self. [ Top ] Is our relationship completely confidential? Yes, we are not permitted to tell anyone about the therapeutic relationship. On certain occasions, there are legal obligations to break confidentiality. If there is knowledge that you may hurt yourself or someone else, there is abuse occurring, we are legally obligated to notify the authorities. If you have any questions, feel free to call the office. Please feel free to send us an email through the form or leave a message with us at 972-221-7006 and we will be glad to call and answer your questions [ Top ] Do you work with children? Some of our staff are specialized and prefer to work with children, some of them do not. Ask your therapist if they will be willing to work with your child. ’ [ Top ] Where is your office and what are your office hours? Our office is located at the corner of Main Street (1171) and I-35E. Our physical address is: 131 Degan St., Suite 102 Lewisville, Texas 75057 Click here for a map and directions [ Top ] Do I need to bring any paperwork to my initial session? Yes, please visit the forms section and fill out the information sheets. [ Top ] home | services | upcoming events | staff | facilities faqs | forms | links | contact North Texas Psychotherapy Associates 131 Degan St., Suite 102 Lewisville, Texas 75057 Map & Driving Directions Phone / Fax: 972-221-7006