"Throughout our work together, my intention is to help you feel heard and validated."
"I look forward to connecting with you to understand what you are seeking and how I might be helpful to you."
Frequently Asked Questions
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* How do I set up an initial appointment? Call (831.624.5773), or e-mail me. I will contact you personally, answer your questions, and better understand how I might help you. Therapy may be brief, long-term, or somewhere inbetween. It depends upon your goals, the nature of the problem you are experiencing, and how long it has been an issue for you.
Many people do not need long-term therapy to accomplish their goals. Others discover new goals along the way and choose to continue. I check in with you about what is working well and where shifts in our work may be appropriate.
* What about confidentiality? As an experienced clinician, I take client privacy very seriously. I will not discuss you with anyone without your express, written permission. All records and information will be kept strictly confidential within the limits of the law. There are certain situations involving abuse, neglect, or the intent to harm oneself or others which I am legally required to report.
* What about insurance? I am an out-of-network provider for many companies, including TriCare/TriWest, Blue Cross, United Behavioral Health, GEHA, Blue Shield. I am a provider for CHP. Most companies offer reimbursement for my services. If you want to use your insurance, I will give you the standard medical receipt for services to submit to your plan.
* Why do people choose self-payment (vs. insurance) for therapy?
The bottom-line answer is personal control, freedom, and privacy. You are free to choose your own therapist, and the type and length of therapy that fits your personal needs. Your sessions do not need to be "pre-approved." Your therapy is completely private. This means that your mental health services will not become part of your insurance company's computer database, which may be used in the future to determine if you are eligible for health, life, or disability coverage.
* What is Sandplay? Sandplay is a quiet, active, nonverbal therapy experience for adults, couples, and children. A Sandplay process can heal effects of trauma, resolve conflicts, reduce anxieties, increase a client's sense of self-worth, and move a client out of feeling "stuck." Research shows the powerful effects of Sandplay for clients dealing with chronic illness, relationships, transitions, abuse, end of life, trauma, and grief. Clients may choose Sandplay as part of their work.
The training and experience for becoming a Jungian-based Sandplay therapist is extensive, intensive, and ongoing.
* What is EMDR? EMDR is an advanced brain-body therapy that allows a person to identify and "clear" the emotional effects of painful memories and past traumatic events. You may notice that certain things seem to "push your buttons." Chances are, those buttons are left over from a past experience. EMDR is used successfully with a variety of physical and emotional blocks that are stress-provoking.
Licensed MFT
Doctor of Education
EMDR Provider
Giftedness Consultant
Certified Sandplay Practitioner
Victim of Crime Affiliate
Serving clients in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito Counties, and beyond.
Distance Support Available
OFFICES
26485 Carmel Rancho Blvd
Suite #4 • Carmel, CA
621 Forest Ave, Suite #2
Pacific Grove, CA
Trauma • Depression • Midlife • Anxiety • Relationships Women's Issues • Shyness • Sensitivities • Goal Setting Optimal Performance • Creativity Blocks • Communication Elders • Problem-Solving • Self-Esteem Self-Confidence Spiritual • Stress • Identity Development • Aging Childhood Trauma • Life Change • Giftedness • Personal Development • Transitions • Dreams • Negative Thoughts Individuation • Emotional Blocks
MarthaElin Mountain, M.Ed., Ed.D., M.A., MFT
Psychotherapy for Healing Growth Clarity Confidence
831.624.5773 • MEMdocMFT@sbcglobal.net
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