Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency Helplines:

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

A free, confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year information and referral service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and families facing mental health problems, including substance use disorders.

SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is suicidal or is in emotional distress, call or text 988. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24/7.

Chat: 988lifeline.org

24/7 Crisis Text Line: 

Text: 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor.

NAMI: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Mon-Friday 10am-10pm ET

Text: 62640

E-mail: helpline@nami.org

Chat: nami.org/help

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES: 911

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or Text 1-800-422-4453

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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What type of therapy do I need?

The type of therapy, sometimes called the Therapeutic Modality, depends on the type(s) of concerns that you have. As part of your assessment process, you will learn about the best treatment options available to help you move beyond any symptoms and help you live the best life possible.

What is Preventive Psychology?

The old adage, a stitch in time saves nine exemplifies the power of intentional prevention - being mindfully aware of the need to look after our minds and our relationships. We take our cars in for servicing. We check our bloodwork and get x-rays of and clean our teeth. But our minds? Yes, our minds too can benefit from attention placed on making sure we are operating at our best. It is all part of Preventive Psychology.

What types of therapy does Dr Wietfeldt use?

A brief list includes:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Compassion Focused Therapy

Depth Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Emotion Focused Therapy

Existential Therapy

Mindfulness

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Most often, individuals will receive skills and tools that come from a variety of the above formulations.

You get to pick the mountaintop. Dr Wietfeldt is your personal sherpa: his job is to safely and securely get you to your destination as quickly as possible and help you learn to enjoy the views all the way up and down.

How long will therapy take?

The number of sessions in any course of therapy is based on a number of factors and there is no one answer. The length of therapy will be discussed in the process of getting you properly assessed.

Does Dr Wietfeldt take insurance?

Some forms of insurance, yes. Individuals who have Medicare coverage, for instance. For others who may not have specific insurance coverage, Health Spending Accounts (HSA) may be used. Also, Dr Wietfeldt provides Superbills on a monthly basis. Superbills may be submitted by patients directly to the insurer, giving the insurer all the information they need to pay the claim.

If you have a question that has not been answered, please click the Schedule An Appointment tab and feel free to ask it. You will receive a prompt response.