Robin Axelrod Sabag Licensed therapist, Mediator, Divorce Coach, Jenkintown, Montgomery County Philadelphia

Some commonly asked questions:

Will what we discuss be kept confidential?

The law protects that anything discussed between a client and a psychotherapist be confidential, and information cannot be disclosed without your consent.

Limits  on Confidentiality Include:

  • Suspected child abuse or elder abuse.  I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
  • If there is a reasonable suspicion that a client is in danger of violence to others, I am required to report this.  
  • If there is reasonable suspicion that a client intends to harm him/herself, I will make every effort to get their cooperation in ensuring his/her safety. However, if the client does not cooperate a safety plan, I will take measures without his/her consent to keep the client safe.

Which therapy approach do you use?

I  use a variety of approaches, as I believe that treatment should be individualized and I do not believe that one approach is best for everyone.  My overall therapeutic framework is a systems approach.  I also use a strengths-based perspective, which maximizes your strengths.  If necessary, I also integrate a mindfulness-based approach, family systems, Eye Movement  Reprocessing and Densitization (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into our work.  Mostly, I believe in empowering clients to utilize their strengths.  I see myself as the facilitator, and my clients as having the ability to make changes in their lives.

What takes place during therapy sessions?

During  the first session, I listen to your concerns.  Collaboratively, we will come up with goals for future sessions.  I will offer feedback during sessions, and support you during the process.  Typically, I meet with clients once per week.  However, together we can assess whether you need

more sessions (twice a week), or less sessions (possibly every two weeks).  The duration of the session is 50 minutes.   

What is your availability?

I work Mondays through Fridays, by appointment only. I offer my clients a highly individualized experience, which includes being available to you between sessions. I typically return emails, calls, and texts between 9am and 8pm Monday-Friday.

If you are having a mental health emergency, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.