Canzi Wang, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist PSY30284
Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning therapy often comes with questions about the process, fit, and what to expect. Below are answers to some of the questions clients commonly ask before getting started.
Why Therapy？
People often begin therapy when they notice themselves feeling stuck in painful emotional or relational patterns that no longer seem to change on their own. You may find yourself repeatedly struggling in relationships, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, navigating a difficult life transition, or carrying longstanding patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, or emotional overwhelm despite appearing highly capable on the outside. Therapy offers a space to slow down, better understand the deeper experiences shaping your present struggles, and develop more authentic, compassionate, and fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others. While therapy can provide support during times of crisis, it can also be a meaningful investment in long-term emotional growth, self-understanding, and relational healing.
Do I Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy?
Not at all. Many of my clients begin therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because they want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, navigate important life transitions, or break longstanding emotional and relational patterns. Often, people seek therapy when they recognize that the ways they have learned to cope or protect themselves are no longer serving them in the ways they once did. Therapy can be valuable not only during periods of crisis, but also as a space for reflection, growth, healing, and creating more meaningful and authentic ways of living.
What to Expect From Therapy?
Beginning therapy can feel both meaningful and vulnerable. The therapeutic process is collaborative, thoughtful, and at times emotionally challenging. In our work together, we will explore not only current symptoms or stressors, but also the deeper emotional, relational, and developmental patterns contributing to your difficulties. Many clients find that meaningful change involves increasing awareness, slowing down habitual reactions, developing greater self-compassion, and experimenting with new ways of relating to themselves and others. You do not need to arrive at each session with something “important” prepared. Often, the most valuable therapeutic work emerges organically through curiosity, reflection, and the therapeutic relationship itself. I also encourage open communication throughout the process. Therapy works best when clients feel able to share feedback, ask questions, and speak honestly about what is or is not feeling helpful in the work.
How Long Does Therapy Usually Last?
The length of therapy varies depending on each client’s goals, history, and the nature of the concerns being addressed. Some clients seek short-term support around a specific life transition or stressful period, while others choose to engage in longer-term work focused on deeper emotional, relational, or developmental patterns. Many of the clients I work with find that meaningful and lasting change takes time, particularly when longstanding relationship dynamics, family-of-origin experiences, trauma, or attachment-related patterns are involved. We will regularly check in about your goals and the direction of our work together throughout the process.
Fees & Payment
Your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, will be charged the full session fee.
Cancellation Policy
Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $350; Couples Therapy (60 minutes): $400 I am a private-pay (out-of-network) provider and do not bill insurance directly. Payment is due at the time of service. I can provide a monthly superbill upon request for clients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance plans.
A Note About Fit
Therapy is a meaningful investment of time, energy, and resources. I work best with clients who are open to self-reflection, interested in understanding deeper patterns, and willing to engage in a thoughtful and collaborative therapeutic process. If you are looking for brief, solution-focused work or immediate symptom relief, I may not be the best fit. I am happy to offer referrals if needed.
How to Get Started?
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any initial questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
If you decide to move forward, we will schedule an initial intake session and begin discussing your goals, concerns, and hopes for therapy.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and I aim to make the process as thoughtful, supportive, and transparent as possible.