Courage doesn't always Roar. Sometimes courage is that quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow!” - Mary Anne Radmacher
Can I benefit from counseling?
If you've asked the question, it may be just the right time in your life to start the therapeutic journey of growth, healing, and empowerment. Therapy has been proven to be an effective tool in increasing coping and improving quality of life How long do I need to be in therapy? The answer to this question is that it depends on your specific situation. Some people start feeling better right away after just a few sessions, for others it takes longer. The number of sessions depends on your goals, your history, the type of problem, the quality of the client-counselor relationship, and your ability to engage in the process during session and out of the session. The goal is to facilitate the process of meeting your counseling goals. Some clients schedule appointments weekly and some, if there are really distressed, come in two times a week. Some clients come in every other week. So it depends on how often you choose to attend. A conscientious attempt is made about clients not becoming dependent on the counseling relationship, so therapy is not prolonged when you have met your goals.
Is my confidentiality completely protected?
Yes. By law I am bound to protect your confidentiality. The exceptions to this are related to child or elder abuse, a threat to harm another person or if you are in danger of self harm. If you want to use a third party payer to pay for therapy it will be necessary to provide the information required by your insurance company which will likely include a diagnosis. If this is the case I will discuss with you what is disclosed to an insurer.
Do you take my insurance?
If you want to use your insurance you will need to contact your insurance company before our first session and ask them how much they reimburse you if you choose to see an Out-of-Network LPC ( Licensed Professional Counselor). I will give you a bill for your sessions that will have all the required information an insurance company requires. You submit the statement/bill directly to your company. When the reimbursement check comes, it goes to you, not to me. In order to make an informed decision about using your insurance to pay for therapy services, it is important that you know the following information:
1. Your insurance company will require a mental health diagnosis, which will become permanent on your medical records. This not only compromises your privacy and confidentiality, it may effect your future eligibility and cost if you wish to make a change in your insurance.
2. Your insurance company will allow a limited number of sessions for you, usually 8 - 12. This may or may not be a sufficient amount of sessions, depending on your goals and other factors.
How do I get started?
Please contact me for a brief consultation to confirm that I am a good match for you or your family.
What issues can I address in therapy?
With your therapist, you can address any number of issues, both from your past and current functioning. People seek therapy for many reasons, including:
ADHDAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesCrisis Child or AdolescentDepressionDivorceDual DiagnosisEmotional DisturbancesFamily ConflictLearning DisabilitiesLife SkillsLife TransitionsObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional DefiancePeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingSleep or InsomniaSocial SkillsSpiritualityStressVideo Game AddictionWomen's Issues
