Most therapy sessions run 45–60 minutes, especially for the first session, which tends to run longer to cover background and goals. Follow-up sessions are typically 45–50 minutes, on a weekly or biweekly cadence depending on what you and your therapist decide works best.

Medication management focuses on prescribing and monitoring medication to manage symptoms. Therapy is talk-based treatment — you work with a therapist to process what's going on, build coping skills, and address patterns at their root. Many people benefit from both together, especially for conditions like PTSD, OCD, or BPD, where medication can ease symptoms but therapy is what drives the deeper change.

Many insurance plans cover therapy, particularly when it's tied to a diagnosed condition, but coverage depends on your specific plan and provider network.

No. You can start therapy without a formal diagnosis or a referral from another provider. Many people start therapy simply because something feels off and they want support — a diagnosis, if relevant, can come later as part of the process.