Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy

Yes. Restored Path Therapy provides virtual therapy to clients located in North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, and Ohio. Sessions are held online, which means you can attend from a private space without adding travel time to your day.

Online therapy can be a good fit if you want more flexibility, live far from the therapist you want to work with, have a demanding schedule, or simply feel more comfortable talking from your own space.

You do need a reliable internet connection and somewhere reasonably private for sessions. We can also talk during your consultation about whether virtual therapy makes sense for what you’re looking for.

You do not need to arrive with a perfectly organized explanation of your life.

The first session is mostly about getting to know each other. You’ll be asked what brought you to therapy, what has been happening lately, some relevant background, and what you would like to be different. We’ll also talk about confidentiality, expectations, and how I work.

Most importantly, it gives both of therapist and client a chance to see whether working together feels like a good fit.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured form of psychotherapy used to help people process distressing experiences and traumatic memories. During EMDR, bilateral stimulation- such as guided eye movements or other alternating stimulation- is used as part of a larger treatment process.

EMDR is commonly used in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related distress.

I have completed EMDR Basic Training and incorporate EMDR when it is clinically appropriate for the client and their goals.

No. One reason some people are drawn to EMDR is that it does not necessarily require you to give a detailed verbal account of everything that happened.

We still need enough information to understand what you are experiencing, make sure you feel adequately prepared, and identify what we are working on. But therapy does not have to mean repeatedly telling your entire story in graphic detail.

EMDR is structured around processing the memory and the distress connected to it rather than simply retelling the event over and over.

EMDR can be provided through telehealth when the therapist determines that virtual treatment is appropriate for the client.

Before beginning trauma processing, we spend time understanding your history, building coping and grounding strategies, and making sure there is a clear plan for sessions. EMDR is more than the eye movements people often see online- the preparation and treatment planning matter too.

Restored Path Therapy offers virtual services, including EMDR when clinically appropriate.

There is no universal number because EMDR treatment depends on what you are working through, your history, the number of experiences being addressed, and how your nervous system responds to treatment.

The American Psychological Association notes that EMDR is often delivered over roughly 6–12 sessions, although some people need fewer and others need longer or more comprehensive treatment.

We’ll talk about what makes sense for you rather than trying to force your therapy into a predetermined timeline.

EMDR is an established treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is designed to help people process traumatic or highly distressing memories. The VA describes EMDR as an individual therapy used specifically in PTSD treatment, and the APA includes it among recommended PTSD treatments.

Not every person who has experienced something painful has the same symptoms- or needs the same treatment. We’ll first look at what you are experiencing and decide whether EMDR makes sense for you.

Yes. Military and veteran mental health is an important part of my work- and one Tami understands personally.

As a military spouse of more than 20 years and the parent of a military child who is now serving, Tami understands that military life can involve much more than deployment itself. Therapy may involve trauma or PTSD, but it may also involve relationships, parenting, identity, frequent transitions, uncertainty, work stress, or figuring out who you are after a major change in military life.

Military support resources similarly identify deployment adjustment, PCS transitions, stress, relationships, grief, parenting, and work concerns as common reasons military families seek counseling.

Absolutely. Military transitions can affect the entire family system.

A deployment may change roles at home. Reintegration can be surprisingly complicated even when everyone is happy to be together again. PCS moves can mean repeatedly rebuilding community, routines, schools, careers, and support systems.

Therapy gives you somewhere to talk honestly about those experiences without having to minimize them or explain why they are difficult. Deployment adjustment, frequent moves, relationships, stress, and parenting are all recognized concerns within military-family counseling services.

You do not have to wait until you are deciding whether to end the relationship.

Couples often come to therapy because they keep having the same argument, communication has become tense or avoidant, trust has been damaged, parenting has changed the relationship, intimacy feels different, or they simply feel more like roommates than partners.

Sometimes there is one obvious problem. Sometimes both people just know that what they are doing now is not working.

Couples therapy is not about having a therapist decide which person is right.

We look at what happens between you: how conversations escalate, what each person does when they feel hurt or misunderstood, where communication breaks down, and what patterns keep repeating.

From there, we can work on clearer communication, conflict, trust, boundaries, emotional connection, and practical changes in the relationship. Couples therapy commonly explores relationship patterns, conflict, communication, and each partner’s goals for treatment.

Yes. I work with teens and young adults dealing with concerns such as anxiety, depression, school or work stress, friendships, family relationships, identity, major transitions, trauma, and the pressure of figuring out what comes next.

Sometimes a young person knows exactly what they want help with. Sometimes all they know is that they have been more anxious, irritable, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves lately.

We can start there.

No.

People come to therapy for diagnosed mental health conditions, but they also come because a relationship is difficult, something in their life has changed, work has become overwhelming, they are grieving, they keep repeating a pattern they do not understand, or they simply do not feel like themselves.

You do not need to prove that things are “bad enough” before asking for help.

Restored Path Therapy accepts a variety of insurance plans through Alma and Grow Therapy, with additional credentialing continuing to expand. Current accepted plans include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, VA Community Care, many Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and more.

Because coverage, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and telehealth benefits vary by plan, it is always recommended to verify your specific insurance benefits before beginning services.

Private-pay options are also available. If you have questions about insurance coverage, self-pay rates, or which option is the best fit for your situation, you're always welcome to reach out before scheduling. We're happy to help you understand your options.

Private-pay options are also available. You can reach out before scheduling if you have questions about insurance, rates, or what option applies to you.