Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This page answers common questions about our practice, approach, and scope of care. If you don’t see your question here, please feel free to contact us.
About Our Practice
Integrative Psychology specializes in evidence-based, integrative care that addresses the connection between mind, body, brain, and nervous system.
What often sets us apart:
We aim to provide care that is both scientifically grounded and deeply human.
What often sets us apart:
- Integration of psychotherapy with health psychology and behavioral medicine
- Expertise in areas such as trauma, sleep, chronic pain, anxiety, and stress-related conditions
- Use of specialized approaches (e.g., EMDR, CBT-I, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hypnosis) when appropriate
- Attention to nervous system regulation, physiology, and real-world functioning
- Thoughtful, individualized treatment rather than one-size-fits-all therapy
We aim to provide care that is both scientifically grounded and deeply human.
Our clinicians are licensed to provide psychotherapy in Massachusetts.
Telehealth services are available to clients who are physically located in Massachusetts at the time of their session, in accordance with licensure regulations.
Telehealth services are available to clients who are physically located in Massachusetts at the time of their session, in accordance with licensure regulations.
No. We do not prescribe medication.
We are a psychotherapy practice. When appropriate, we may collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care clinicians, or other medical providers involved in your care, but medication management is not provided through our practice.
We are a psychotherapy practice. When appropriate, we may collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care clinicians, or other medical providers involved in your care, but medication management is not provided through our practice.
Who We Work With
At this time, we work exclusively with adults (ages 18 and older).
We currently provide:
We do not offer:
This scope may evolve in the future, but at present our services are limited to individual adult care.
We currently provide:
- Individual therapy only
- Therapy for children or adolescents
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy
Yes. While we offer care for a wide range of concerns, we are not the right fit for every situation.
We may not be appropriate for individuals seeking:
If we believe another level or type of care would be more appropriate, we will do our best to offer referrals or guidance.
We may not be appropriate for individuals seeking:
- Primary treatment for restrictive eating disorders without concurrent specialty care
- Ongoing crisis management or emergency services
- Care following a recent suicide attempt or psychiatric hospitalization
- Treatment for active suicidal ideation requiring a higher level of care
- Severe symptoms that are significantly impairing daily functioning (e.g., inability to attend work or school, leave the house, or manage basic responsibilities)
- Intensive psychiatric care that requires medication management
- Court-mandated treatment
If we believe another level or type of care would be more appropriate, we will do our best to offer referrals or guidance.
About Therapy & the Process
It’s very common to feel unsure about starting therapy.
In general, you can expect:
You don’t need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out before you begin.
In general, you can expect:
- A collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship
- Space to talk through what’s bringing you in at your own pace
- Thoughtful questions to help clarify goals and patterns
- Practical tools and strategies when appropriate
- Ongoing check-ins about how therapy is working for you
There’s no single answer — it depends on several factors, including:
Some people come for short-term, focused work; others choose longer-term therapy. We’ll talk openly about pacing and expectations as therapy progresses.
- What you’re hoping to work on
- Whether concerns are recent or long-standing
- The type of therapy being used
- Your goals and preferences
Fit & Expectations
Finding the right fit matters. We help with this by:
If something doesn’t feel like the right fit once therapy begins, we encourage open conversation.
- Asking questions when you first reach out
- Considering your goals, preferences, and scheduling needs
- Making recommendations thoughtfully rather than randomly
That’s very common. You don’t need to decide this on your own.
We’ll help clarify:
Reaching out is simply the first step in that process.
We’ll help clarify:
- What’s most relevant to focus on
- Which approaches may be helpful
- Whether specialized services are indicated
Yes. Therapy is confidential and protected by law and professional ethics.
There are limited legal exceptions (such as concerns about safety), which your clinician will review with you. If you use out-of-network insurance benefits, limited information may be shared with insurance depending on your plan.
There are limited legal exceptions (such as concerns about safety), which your clinician will review with you. If you use out-of-network insurance benefits, limited information may be shared with insurance depending on your plan.
We are not an emergency service.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support: Call 911, or Go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for immediate support.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support: Call 911, or Go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for immediate support.
No. Treatment is individualized.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-focused therapies (e.g., EMDR)
- Mindfulness-based and acceptance approaches
- Health psychology and behavioral medicine strategies
- Biofeedback, neurofeedback, or clinical hypnosis when appropriate
Therapy Approaches: Quick Answers
These brief explanations are meant to give a high-level overview. Each approach is described in more detail on its own page.
Behavioral medicine and health psychology focus on the interaction between physical health, the nervous system, behavior, and psychological well-being. This approach is commonly used for conditions such as chronic pain, sleep problems, GI conditions, medical recovery, and stress-related health issues. Treatment is evidence-based and often integrated with medical care.
Learn more about Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine →
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy originally developed to treat trauma and PTSD. It helps the brain process distressing experiences in a way that reduces emotional intensity and reactivity over time. EMDR does not require detailed retelling of traumatic events and is often integrated with other therapies.
Learn more about EMDR Therapy →
Biofeedback is a therapy that uses real-time information from the body—such as heart rate, breathing, or stress responses—to help people learn regulation skills. By seeing how the body responds, clients can practice techniques that improve relaxation, focus, and symptom control. Biofeedback is commonly used for stress, anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, and health-related conditions.
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Neurofeedback (also called EEG biofeedback) is a form of biofeedback that focuses on brain activity. It provides feedback about brain patterns so individuals can learn to support more stable, efficient brain functioning over time. Neurofeedback may be used for conditions such as attention difficulties, trauma-related symptoms, sleep issues, and brain injury recovery.
Learn more about Neurofeedback & Neuromodulation →
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) is a structured, evidence-based treatment for insomnia that focuses on sleep patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that interfere with rest.
CBT-N (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares) is a related approach designed to reduce the frequency and intensity of distressing dreams. Both are non-medication treatments with strong research support.
Learn more about Sleep & Insomnia Treatment →
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a mindfulness-based, evidence-based therapy that helps people respond more flexibly to thoughts and emotions while focusing on what matters most to them. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult experiences, ACT emphasizes values-based action and psychological flexibility. It is often used for anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
Learn more about Mindfulness-Based & Acceptance Approaches →
Clinical hypnosis is an evidence-based therapeutic technique that uses focused attention and guided imagery to support changes in perception, sensation, and physiological responses. It is very different from stage hypnosis and does not involve loss of control or memory manipulation. Clinical hypnosis is commonly used for pain, health conditions, anxiety, stress, and performance.
Learn more about Clinical & Medical Hypnosis →
Gut-directed hypnosis is a specialized, research-supported form of clinical hypnosis designed to address gut–brain conditions such as IBS. It works by helping regulate the nervous system’s influence on digestion and gut sensitivity. This approach is considered one of the most effective psychological treatments for IBS and functional GI conditions.
Learn more about Gut-Directed Hypnosis & Gastropsychology →
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