Question 1

What can I expect in my first therapy session at Prime?

Accepted Answer

Your first 55-minute session is a confidential conversation about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. By the end, your therapist begins a personalized treatment plan and answers your questions about the process.

Question 2

How long are therapy sessions and what do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Individual sessions are 55 minutes, with rates starting at $140. Prime is out-of-network, so you'll receive a superbill after each session to submit for insurance reimbursement.

Question 3

What are Prime Therapy's office hours?

Accepted Answer

Prime Therapy is open by appointment only: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm. We're closed Sundays. In-person in Bedminster, NJ or via telehealth throughout New Jersey.

Question 4

What group therapy options does Prime Therapy offer, and when do they meet?

Accepted Answer

Prime offers Adolescent DBT (14-18), Young Adult DBT (18-25), Adult DBT (25+), Social Skills, and LGBTQIA+ groups. Schedules vary by enrollment, call (908) 300-6808 for current times. No individual therapy required to join.

Question 5

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Therapy benefits anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wanting to understand themselves better, not just people in crisis. No diagnosis is needed. Prime offers a free 15-minute consultation. Call (908) 300-6808.

Question 6

Do I need a referral to start therapy at Prime?

Accepted Answer

No referral is needed. Contact us at (908) 300-6808 or office@primetherapyservices.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Question 7

Are you currently accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for individual therapy and all DBT group formats, in person and via telehealth statewide. Contact (908) 300-6808 or office@primetherapyservices.com for current group start dates.

Question 8

Does Prime Therapy accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Prime is out-of-network and doesn't bill insurance directly. We provide a superbill for reimbursement, or you may request an in-network exception. Call (908) 300-6808 for guidance.

Question 9

What is EMDR therapy and what does it treat?

Accepted Answer

EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories without detailed retelling. It treats PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. In-person or telehealth statewide.

Question 10

How does DBT therapy help with emotion regulation?

Accepted Answer

DBT teaches four skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Prime uses a custom DBT Skills Manual by founder Lee Ann O'Leary in individual sessions and weekly groups.

Question 11

What's the difference between individual therapy and group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy is a private, 55-minute session focused on you. Group therapy brings together clients with similar challenges, facilitated by a Prime clinician.

Question 12

How long does therapy take to see results?

Accepted Answer

Most clients notice progress within 12-16 sessions, varying by goal complexity and consistency of engagement. Your therapist reviews progress regularly.

Question 13

What makes Prime Therapy Services different?

Accepted Answer

Prime is a licensed, women-owned practice founded by Lee Ann O'Leary, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, who developed a custom DBT Skills Manual used practice-wide. Our team is trained in DBT, EMDR, CBT, MBCT, and attachment-based therapy.

Question 14

Do you provide therapy for teenagers and young adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for adolescents (14-18) and young adults (18-25) via individual therapy and weekly DBT groups. We also offer a Social Skills Group and support for neurodivergent teens.

Question 15

Do you offer LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a fully LGBTQIA+ affirming practice offering individual therapy and a dedicated LGBTQIA+ group. Our therapists are experienced in identity, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Question 16

Do you serve clients outside Bedminster, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our office is at 376 Main St., Suite 300, Bedminster, NJ 07921, serving Somerset County in person, plus telehealth throughout New Jersey.

Question 17

Do telehealth therapy sessions really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, research shows telehealth produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. Prime offers telehealth statewide for most services.

Question 18

What is CBT and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

CBT helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and stress, building practical coping skills. In-person or telehealth statewide.

Question 19

What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)?

Accepted Answer

MBCT combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness to help prevent relapse into depression and reduce chronic anxiety. Offered in-person and via telehealth.

Question 20

What is attachment-based therapy?

Accepted Answer

Attachment-based therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape your current emotional responses, addressing relationship difficulties and trust issues.

Question 21

Is what I share in therapy confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. Your therapist reviews confidentiality and its limits with you during your first session.

Question 22

What should I bring to my first session?

Accepted Answer

Nothing special. Bring insurance information if you'll request a superbill, and come ready to talk about what's brought you to therapy.

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