​Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be helpful when stress, anxiety, mood changes, relationship difficulties, trauma history, or life transitions begin affecting your well-being, work performance, or daily functioning. Many people also seek therapy for personal growth, clarity, and support during challenging periods.

Do I need therapy if I am still functioning?
Yes. Many capable and successful people continue meeting responsibilities while privately struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, sleep disruption, emotional exhaustion, or feeling overwhelmed. Therapy can help before symptoms become more severe.

What concerns do you help with?
Dr. Alicia Todd provides psychotherapy for adults seeking support with anxiety, chronic stress, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, substance use issues, and co-occurring emotional health concerns.

What is your therapy style?
Dr. Todd’s approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and practical. Therapy is most effective when it feels like a true partnership. Treatment is tailored to the individual and may draw from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based strategies, and integrative psychological treatment when clinically appropriate.

Can therapy help with anxiety and overthinking?
Yes. Therapy can help identify patterns that fuel worry, racing thoughts, perfectionism, and mental overload. Treatment focuses on reducing anxiety, improving coping skills, and creating calmer, clearer thinking.

Can therapy help with chronic stress?
Yes. Ongoing stress can affect sleep, mood, concentration, physical health, and relationships. Therapy can help you better understand stress patterns, strengthen boundaries, improve resilience, and develop healthier ways to respond to pressure.

Why am I anxious even when life looks fine?
Many people experience anxiety despite appearing successful or stable externally. High responsibility, perfectionism, unresolved past experiences, chronic nervous system stress, or internal pressure can all contribute. Therapy can help identify the underlying causes and create meaningful relief.

Can therapy help with emotional exhaustion?
Yes. Emotional exhaustion often develops after prolonged periods of stress, caregiving, high demands, or carrying too much for too long. Therapy can help restore balance, coping capacity, and emotional energy.

Do you work with professionals experiencing high levels of stress?
Yes. Many professionals manage demanding careers while navigating anxiety, burnout symptoms, relationship strain, leadership pressure, or difficulty disconnecting from work. Therapy can provide confidential support, practical tools, and a space to think clearly.

Can therapy help with trauma?
Yes. Traumatic experiences can continue to affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, and stress responses long after an event has passed. Trauma-informed psychotherapy focuses on safety, emotional regulation, gradual healing, and recovery at an appropriate pace.

Is online therapy effective?
For many concerns, telehealth therapy can be highly effective. Secure online sessions offer flexibility, privacy, and convenience while maintaining the quality and consistency of care.

How does telehealth therapy work?
Sessions are conducted through a secure video platform. Clients can attend appointments from a private location using a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.

Where do clients need to be located for sessions?
Clients must be physically located in a jurisdiction where services may legally be provided at the time of the appointment.

Is telehealth confidential?
Yes. Sessions are conducted through a secure platform designed to protect privacy and confidentiality. Clients are also encouraged to participate from a private setting whenever possible.

What happens during the first appointment?
The first session typically focuses on understanding your concerns, history, goals, and what you would like help with. It is also an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether the therapeutic fit feels right for you.

How often are sessions scheduled?
Frequency depends on individual needs, goals, and clinical recommendations. Some clients begin weekly, while others may meet less frequently depending on circumstances.

Do you accept insurance?
Please contact the office directly for current information regarding fees, insurance, and out-of-network reimbursement options.

How do I get started?
Please reach out through our contact information below to inquire about current availability, scheduling, or next steps.