frequently asked questions
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Muna Farhat, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Jose, CA.
She holds the necessary credentials to practice therapy in California, with expertise in supporting individuals, couples, and families through various emotional and relational challenges.
Muna works with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, couples, and families.
Her practice is inclusive, addressing the needs of clients from various backgrounds seeking support for personal growth, relationship issues, or mental health concerns.
Muna employs a client-centered, compassionate approach, tailoring her methods to each client’s unique needs.
She may integrate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, or systemic family therapy, depending on the client’s goals.
You can reach Muna Farhat, LMFT by booking a free consultation or filling out the form on the “Contact Us” page.
Muna offers both in-person sessions at her San Jose, CA office and virtual therapy sessions, providing flexibility to meet clients’ preferences and needs.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Muna adheres to strict confidentiality standards outlined by California state law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your personal information is securely stored and only shared with your explicit consent, except in legally mandated situations.
Muna uses HIPAA-compliant, encrypted telehealth platforms to ensure the security of virtual therapy sessions.
These platforms protect your privacy by safeguarding all communications and data shared during sessions.
No, therapy sessions are not recorded unless you provide explicit consent for a specific purpose (e.g., training or supervision, which is rare).
Muna prioritizes your privacy and ensures sessions remain confidential.
Only Muna, as your therapist, has access to your therapy records, which are securely stored in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Records are not shared with third parties without your written consent, except in cases required by law (e.g., court orders or mandated reporting).
If you discontinue therapy, your records are retained securely for the period required by California law (typically seven years for adults or longer for minors). After this period, records are securely destroyed to protect your privacy.
Therapy is a collaborative process where you work with a trained professional, like Muna, to address emotional, mental, or relational challenges. It can help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth or resolution of specific issues.
Therapy can address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflicts, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Muna tailors her approach to help you navigate your specific challenges.
The duration of therapy varies depending on your goals and needs.
Some clients benefit from short-term therapy (a few weeks or months), while others engage in longer-term therapy for deeper exploration. Muna will work with you to determine the best plan.
In your first session, Muna will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and relevant background information.
This session is an opportunity to build trust, ask questions, and determine if her approach is a good fit for you.
Therapy can be highly effective for many people, but outcomes depend on factors like your commitment, the therapeutic relationship, and the challenges being addressed.
Muna strives to create a supportive environment to maximize the benefits of therapy.
Counseling and therapy are often used interchangeably, but counseling typically focuses on specific issues or short-term goals (e.g., coping with a life transition), while therapy may involve deeper exploration of long-standing patterns. Muna offers both, depending on your needs.
Muna provides individual counseling, couples counseling, and family counseling. She addresses issues such as communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and personal development in these contexts.
In couples counseling, Muna facilitates open communication between partners to address conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen the relationship.
Sessions may involve exercises to enhance connection and resolve specific issues.
Yes, counseling sessions are confidential, even in family or couples counseling. Muna ensures that information shared by one family member is not disclosed to others without consent, unless it involves safety concerns or legal obligations.
Counseling may be right for you if you’re facing challenges that impact your well-being or relationships and you’re ready to explore solutions with professional guidance.
Contact Muna for a consultation to discuss whether counseling aligns with your needs.