Leda Siskind
Teen Therapy Los Angeles
Specializing in Adolescent and Young Adult Issues
Leda Siskind, M.F.T.
Lic. #MFC33527
 
Frequently Asked Questions
About
Therapy with Leda Siskind, MFT
  • I’ve never been in therapy before. What’s the first session like?
    The first session is called an intake. I usually meet with the parent(s) and the teen together for a few minutes. We go over confidentiality agreements and your rights as a client. I ask what has brought you into therapy and listen to both parent(s) and teen. I take notes during this session because I want to understand not only what’s going on in your family, but what other factors are in your life. Then I usually meet with the teen alone in order to better understand the teen’s perspective. I will end with either meeting with the parent(s) alone or with the parent(s) and teen together again. All sessions are an hour long.

 

  • How often do I come and for how long?
    You come every week. Think of therapy as a gym for your psyche. I am going to coach you, but you are going to do the work. And, just as when you begin to work out at the gym, it will take about 5 to 6 weeks to judge whether your psyche is beginning to get into ‘shape.’ I advise new clients to be gentle with themselves about the process. It is a very brave thing to begin therapy! You are going to consciously ‘stretch’ yourself to become a stronger person - and I will be there to ‘spot’ you every session.

 

  • Do you do free talks for teens or parents?
    Yes! Everything from Drugs 101 to the Ten Commandments of Parenting Your Teen. Again, call me at (323) 363-9646

 

  • How much do you charge and do you take insurance?
    I charge $140.00 for each session. I do not take insurance, but can provide an invoice that you can submit to your insurance for re-imbursement.

 

  • What if I'm an adult? Would you be my therapist?
    Absolutely! I'm not a teen either, so we have a lot in common! About a third of my practice are adults struggling with adult issues (divorce, parenting, transitions).

 

 

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