Many times looking for a trusted therapist can be a very a anxious and nervous experience.  It is important to feel comfortable with your therapist. 

Therapy can be a safe environment to explore, examine, and resolve your questions. Below are some common questions regarding therapy. If you have a general question please feel free to contact us.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

I need immediate help or I am in crisis. What should I do? 

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.  Dr. Weltsch is usually able to schedule the initial session within one week.

How long will I have to go to therapy to see any results?

Psychotherapy usually works best at a frequency of one session per week or greater.  However, there are situations or issues where people can benefit from attending therapy once every two weeks.

How do I pay for the sessions if I am covered by my insurance plan?

I accept some insurances, and PPO's will usually pay a portion of your medical costs associated with Mental Health services.

Do you work with a referral network if I need specialized services?

Yes. Dr.Weltsch is well established within the San Diego Mental Heath community and according to your special needs can refer to other specialists for the best possible Mental Health services.

Useful Web Sites

The American Psychological Association

DECISION TO SEEK HELP?

When we find ourselves in a situation that seems unbearable it is sometimes the hardest time to ask for help.

You may think that seeking professional psychological help is admitting failure or that you have to be mentally ill to seek out therapy.

However, it is at these times in our lives that the mental health community is there to guide you and offer you support.

If you have experienced any of the following you may want to consider seeking out a trained mental health professional :  

• You feel unhappy, irritable, or angry much of the time.

• You feel unfulfilled in your relationships.  

•  You are experiencing an abusive relationship.

•  You have experienced at least one traumatic experience, and since that experience, you have thoughts, feelings, or do things you do not understand.

•  You are unable to do the daily tasks that you used to do with ease. Your partner suggests that they would like to see a therapist to better your relationship.