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ABOUT
GATHER THERAPY

A smiling woman with long brown hair and light skin, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and black pants, sitting on a brown leather sofa with beige and white pillows in a living room. A therapist at Gather Therapy.

MEET CYNTHIA

Gather Therapy was started by Cynthia Willey. Cynthia is a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Cindy has worked in healthcare for more than 20 years, much of it with large organizations. In 2023, she decided to provide services on a smaller scale, and Gather Therapy began. Gather Therapy offers professional therapy with real results, but Cindy's style is easy and approachable. You won't find heavy clinical jargon here. Cindy's approach is casual, direct, and designed to put you at ease. You'll probably find her barefoot, drinking Diet Coke, and swearing in session, so feel free to do the same. Her therapeutic style is positive and encouraging—she'll sing your praises, call out your choices, and tell you to stop talking badly about yourself. Growth does not require a cold clinical setting. It comes from vulnerable, honest discussions and a willingness to make changes.

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FAQS

  • Everyone goes through hard times, challenges and difficulties. There is nothing wrong with seeking help and extra support if you are in need.

  • People seek out therapy for all kinds of reasons. For some, it is anxiety, depression, racing thoughts, excessive worry, life changes, times of transition. Therapy can help people to learn new skills to manage these changes. It can provide encouragement, a new perspective, lead to greater understanding of how your minds works and learn more about yourself. Therapy can help you form goals and make changes.

  • Virtual therapy or telehealth means that you meet with a therapist via computer or phone. Most sessions last about 50 minutes, sometimes more, sometimes less. You and your therapist will decide how often you meet and agree upon a schedule. Sessions are confidential. Therapy starts with history taking, a review of your concerns, what brought you to therapy and what you would like to accomplish. You and your therapist will set goals and work towards attaining them. Sessions are sometimes emotional and difficult, but other times you may leave feeling encouraged, insightful and lighter. You will likely cry, swear and you will probably laugh some too.

  • You can contact your insurance provider (their number is on the back of your card), ask about benefits, out of pocket costs per session, if you have a copay etc. Before you begin therapy with Gather, your insurance information will be verified so that there are no unexpected expenses.

  • Schedule a free phone consultation. You will speak with a therapist and if it feels right, ask for introductory documents to be sent to you. You will then receive an email which will ask for insurance information, if you are using health insurance benefits. After your insurance benefits are verified, a therapist will contact you and schedule your first session.

You do not have to face mental health struggles alone. You are deserving and capable of living better.

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