What's the difference between therapy and coaching?
Therapy explores life questions and issues in a depth-oriented framework — often longer-term, and it may examine your history and relationships. Coaching takes a more goal-oriented perspective: generally shorter-term, with an emphasis on motivation and inspiration.
What happens at the very first session?
Everything starts with a free 20–30 minute phone consultation so we can see if we're a good fit. A first therapy session focuses on information gathering and getting to know each other. Coaching clients receive preparatory questions beforehand, and the 80-minute first session ends with concrete action steps.
What are the fees?
Individual psychotherapy is $150 for 60 minutes, payable at the time of service (cash, check, debit/credit, or PayPal). Coaching runs $175 for the 80-minute introductory session, or $435 for the welcome package — one 80-minute session plus three 45-minute follow-ups within 3 months.
Do you take insurance?
Sibel is not currently on insurance panels, but out-of-network benefits may apply if your plan covers them — worth checking! Coaching sessions are not covered by insurance.
How often do we meet?
Therapy sessions run 60 minutes, typically weekly at first, sometimes moving to biweekly. Coaching follow-ups are usually 45 minutes, scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly — whatever fits your life.
Can we work by phone or video?
Yes — phone and video sessions are available for coaching clients, and therapy clients can use phone check-ins for urgent matters between sessions.
Is everything confidential?
Sessions are completely confidential, with few exceptions. If it helps your care, you can sign a release so Sibel can coordinate with your doctors or treatment team.
