Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that beginning therapy, especially trauma-focused therapy, often comes with important questions. Below you’ll find information about our approach, logistics, and what to expect.

Sessions are collaborative, focused, and actively engaged. We begin by building a strong therapeutic relationship and developing a clear understanding of the patterns shaped by your history and relationships.

While conversation is central, therapy here is not passive. We work together to identify patterns, explore how they continue to show up in your life, and gently challenge ways of thinking or responding that are no longer serving you.

Depending on your needs, we may integrate trauma-focused approaches such as ART, EMDR, IFS, or somatic techniques to help process experiences at a deeper level.

Therapy is thoughtful, structured, and tailored to you, with each session designed to move the work forward in a meaningful way.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided eye movements to help reduce the emotional intensity attached to distressing memories. While similar to EMDR in its use of bilateral stimulation, ART often involves a more structured imagery process designed to shift how traumatic experiences are stored in the brain.

In our practice, ART is used thoughtfully within a broader relational framework and is selected based on each client’s history, goals, and readiness.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic or distressing memories. Through guided bilateral stimulation, often eye movements, EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge attached to past experiences so they no longer feel intrusive or overwhelming.

In our practice, EMDR is integrated thoughtfully within a relational and trauma-informed framework. It is not used as a standalone technique, but as part of a broader, individualized treatment plan.

The choice of approach is guided by your history, goals, nervous system readiness, and prior therapy experiences. While both ART and EMDR are trauma-focused methods, not every client benefits from the same structure or pace.

We begin by building a strong therapeutic foundation and understanding the patterns shaped by your relationships and life experiences. Much of our work focuses on relational trauma, including experiences where safety, trust, or emotional attunement were inconsistent or disrupted. Even when trauma is not obviously relational, it often has a relational impact on how you see yourself and interact with others.

From there, we determine whether trauma processing work is appropriate and, if so, which approach best fits your needs.

Treatment is never formulaic. It is tailored, collaborative, and responsive to how you are progressing.

The length of therapy depends on your history, goals, and the nature of the concerns you’re addressing. Some clients engage in longer-term relational work, while others pursue more focused trauma processing.

For many individuals working through specific traumatic experiences, meaningful shifts often occur within approximately 12–18 sessions of focused work. More complex or longstanding patterns may require additional time.

We discuss expectations openly and adjust the pace of treatment based on your needs, progress, and what feels most effective for you.

Yes. Therapy is confidential and protected by strict professional and legal standards. Information shared in sessions is not disclosed without your written consent, except in limited circumstances required by law, such as risk of serious harm to yourself or others or a court order.

For clients whose professions or public roles require additional discretion, we offer enhanced privacy options beyond standard safeguards. Confidentiality and security are taken seriously at every level of our practice.

We offer both in-person therapy at our Concord office and secure virtual sessions throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

While trauma-focused work is often most effective in person, virtual sessions may be appropriate depending on your needs and circumstances. We discuss format preferences during the consultation and determine what will best support your treatment.

Dr. Rey Junco is licensed to provide therapy in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Nevada.

Whitney Polich is licensed in Massachusetts, and in process for Nevada.

Yes. In certain circumstances, we offer in-home or off-site sessions for clients who require additional discretion or flexibility.

These arrangements are discussed during the consultation. Travel time and extended services are billed at the standard hourly rate.

Our office is located in Concord, Massachusetts, at 18 Main Street, 2nd floor. We provide in-person therapy at this location and also offer secure virtual sessions throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Fees vary depending on the clinician and type of service.

Dr. Rey Junco

50-minute individual therapy: $400

  • 90-minute trauma-focused (ART) session: $650
  • 90-minute group therapy: $150
  • Couples therapy or executive coaching: $500 per hour
  • 60-minute family therapy: $750

Whitney Polich

  • 50-minute individual therapy: $350
  • 90-minute group therapy: $125
  • Couples therapy or executive coaching: $450 per hour
  • 60-minute family therapy: $650

Fees are reviewed during the consultation to ensure clarity and alignment.

A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available based on clinical circumstances.

We are considered out-of-network providers and do not submit claims directly to insurance companies. Upon request, we provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement.

We recommend contacting your insurance provider in advance to confirm your out-of-network mental health benefits.

We accept major debit and credit cards. A valid card must be kept on file in order to schedule and maintain appointments.