Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started with Therapy
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Click the button ‘Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation’ button anywhere and follow the guidelines.
We’ll video connect through Google Meet. There’s nothing to download—just click the link and join from your browser.
You can also directly:
e-mail at evelyn@drevsoasis.com
text/call 407-603-6488
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We’ll have a short, relaxed chat about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to get from it. You can share your main concerns or goals, and we’ll explore how I can support you. For a deeper, more detailed conversation, we’ll do that in your first full session.
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The basics to have:
A location in Florida (for safety and emergency purposes). Please avoid being in transit.
A private, comfortable space where you feel safe to share what you wish to share.
A device with audio and video.
A reliable internet connection.
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It’s completely normal to feel nervous if you’ve never been to therapy or if you’ve had a difficult experience before. I work with both types of clients all the time.
If you’re new to therapy, I will hear out your biggest concerns and explain what therapy with me is like, so we can establish comfort to journey at your own pace.
If you tried therapy before and it didn’t feel helpful, I commend you for trying it again! It takes courage! Give us a chance to find the right connection that can be transformative, supportive, deeply meaningful, and rewarding.
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Yes—online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, and in many ways, it can be even better:
Flexibility of location: You can meet from any private space in Florida.
No commute stress: Saves time, energy, and hassle.
Greater comfort and openness: Being in a familiar environment can make it easier to talk about personal topics.
Consistency: Weather, travel, or health issues are less likely to interrupt therapy.
Privacy: No waiting rooms or running into others at an office.
Accessibility: Helpful for people with mobility challenges, chronic illness, or limited transportation.
Broader choice of therapists: You aren’t limited to whoever happens to be near your zip code.
Saves money overall: While the session fee is the same, you save on gas, parking, childcare, and lost work time.
Comfort with pets or grounding tools: You can have things around you—like a blanket, journal, or pet—that help you feel calm and supported.
Logistics & Sessions
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I provide remote therapy only, available throughout Florida, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform called SimplePractice. This allows you to attend sessions from the comfort of your own private space.
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I work only with adults in individual therapy.
In certain situations, important people in your life may join a session if it’s helpful and appropriate for you, but the focus of the work remains on you and your needs.
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At this time, I provide online therapy only for clients located in Florida, due to licensing regulations.
If you are in Florida, you can access sessions from anywhere with a private, quiet space and a reliable internet connection.
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Your first session is 75–90 minutes and gives us time to explore what brings you to therapy, discuss your goals, and begin shaping a plan that supports your growth.
Ongoing sessions are 50–55 minutes and provide focused time to explore challenges, work toward your goals, and nurture your continued well-being.
Most clients start with weekly sessions to gain momentum, but we can adjust the frequency based on your needs, comfort level, and schedule.
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All sessions are conducted online through SimplePractice, a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Here’s how it works:
Scheduling Together: We choose a session time together that works for you. Once the time is confirmed, SimplePractice automatically sends you a confirmation email or text.
Reminders: SimplePractice will also send reminders before each session so you don’t forget.
Preparing: Before your session, make sure you have a private, quiet space where you feel safe to talk openly. Use a device with a camera and microphone—this can be a computer, tablet, or smartphone—and a stable internet connection.
Joining the Session: By the scheduled time, click the session link from your email. SimplePractice opens in your browser—no downloads are usually required.
Payment: Sessions are processed at the time of scheduling through SimplePractice. Prepaying ensures your spot is reserved and allows us to focus fully on your growth during our time together.
About Me & My Approach
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It’s that heavy feeling when thoughts about dying or life’s impermanence keep showing up—like lying awake at night wondering “what happens when I’m gone?” or feeling panicked when imagining losing someone you love. It’s natural and human. Therapy helps you face it, understand it, and still live fully despite it.
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Not at all. I bring in ideas about consciousness, life beyond the body, and the bigger picture as options to explore—but you don’t have to believe them for our work to be helpful. Some people find them comforting, some are just curious, and some just focus on the practical tools we use together. You get to choose what feels useful for you.
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We still use tools to calm your nervous system, work with anxious thoughts, and stay grounded—but we also go deeper. I focus on the personal meaning behind your fear of death or existential anxiety. We explore questions about life, purpose, and your values, and help you find courage, presence, and freedom in the face of uncertainty. It’s practical, personal, and also soul-oriented if that resonates with you.
Facing Death & Existential Anxiety
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Anything that shows up when you think about dying or life’s impermanence. For example: sudden panic about your own death, lying awake at night wondering “what if I disappear?” fear of losing loved ones, anxiety about illness or aging, constant “what’s the point?” thoughts, feeling life is fragile or unreal, or a quiet underlying dread you can’t shake. We work with whatever shows up for you, big or small.
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Yes. For example, maybe you keep replaying “what’s my purpose?” in your head, or avoiding things because you’re afraid time is running out. You might feel paralyzed, indecisive, or like life is slipping by. We unpack what’s driving these thoughts, explore what matters most to you, and find ways to live with courage, freedom, and more presence—even when uncertainty is still there.
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Not at all. You don’t need a big trigger to feel this kind of anxiety. Some people just feel it under the surface, some are processing aging, illness, or life changes. Therapy can help anyone dealing with these fears, even if nothing “big” has happened.
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We can explore questions about life, meaning, purpose, beliefs, or identity—there are no limits to where our conversations can go. We look at your experiences within a larger context, helping you see them in a more empowering light while staying grounded in what matters most to you.
Costs & Insurance
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First Session: $200 (75-90 minutes)
Ongoing Sessions: $150 (50-55 minutes)
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I work on a self-pay basis rather than through insurance, which many clients find beneficial. This approach allows full privacy, flexible scheduling, and sessions tailored entirely to your needs. We can explore topics and approaches freely, choose session length and frequency that truly serve you, and move at your own pace without waiting for approvals or being limited by insurance restrictions. It keeps the focus fully on your growth, healing, and the work we do together.
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Even if your insurance doesn’t cover therapy, you can still work with me on a self-pay basis. For clients with financial considerations, one way to make therapy manageable is by adjusting the frequency of sessions—such as meeting every other week instead of weekly—while still maintaining consistent support. This allows you to prioritize therapy in a way that fits your budget, without compromising the continuity or quality of our work together.
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I understand that therapy can be a financial commitment, and I honor that this may be challenging for some. At this time, I do not offer a sliding scale. I aim to be transparent about fees upfront so that clients know what to expect, and so we can focus fully on your work together during each session.
Confidentiality & Safety
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Absolutely! Everything you share with me in online therapy is kept confidential, just as it would be in a traditional in-person setting. I use SimplePractice, a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform designed specifically for therapy, so your sessions and personal information remain private.
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What you share in therapy is private. The only exceptions, as required by Florida law, are if there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or if there’s a serious risk of harm to yourself or others—then I must take steps to protect safety.

