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FAQ

# The stuff you're _actually_ wondering.

(asking is not a commitment.)

If something isn't answered here, bring it to the free 15-minute consult. I'd rather you ask.

Questions

## Things people ask.

### I'm fine most of the time. Do I really need therapy?

Plenty of my clients are functioning well and exhausted by what it costs them to do it. You don't have to be in crisis to want your head quieter.

### How long does this take?

It depends — most people feel a shift within 8 sessions. With OCD and anxiety ERP, the fuller course is usually 12–20 sessions. I'll give you a realistic estimate once we've met a couple of times.

### Do you take insurance?

No, I'm private pay. I can give you a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

### Do you meet in person or online?

Both. In person in Alpharetta, and virtually anywhere in Georgia.

### What is ERP? Does it mean facing my worst fear immediately?

No. ERP is gradual and you set the pace. We build a ladder together and start at a rung you can actually manage.

### Do you work with teens?

Yes — teens 13 and up, plus adults and couples.

### What if you're not the right therapist for me?

I'll tell you on the free consult and point you toward someone better suited. That's a normal outcome, not a failure.

### What happens between sessions?

Small, specific assignments. That's where most of the change happens, and it's the part that makes therapy stick.

In a crisis or emergency, call or text [988](tel:988) to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call [911](tel:911). 

The Solace Space Therapy · Alpharetta, GA 

Helping anxious minds find solace.

Anxiety & OCD therapy in Alpharetta, GA + online across Georgia.

### Contact

-   [colleendonahueritz@gmail.com ](mailto:colleendonahueritz@gmail.com)
-   [(603) 209-2168 ](tel:+16032092168)
-   290 S Main St, Suite 200  
    Alpharetta, GA 30009 

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