Frequently Asked Questions

Every therapy session is unique to each individual and their specific goals. Normally your therapist will discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during your therapy session. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around 45 minutes. Therapy can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth.

• Absolutely! In addition to being trained as a professional counselor, many of our counselors are also trained in Christian based counseling and are active in their faith. 
• For clients who desire Christian based counseling, your counselor will combine professionally proven skills and techniques with a Christian worldview and Scriptures in their approach. 
• Although we offer Christian based counseling, we will not preach at you, push the Bible on you, or attempt to convert you in anyway. 
• Your beliefs will be respected and our main goal is to help you meet your goals for therapy.

• Therapists can provide emotional support,
•  Problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues for depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. 
• Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. 
• Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. 
• The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
• Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communications and listening skills
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you’re at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.

• Major life transition (divorce, new job/child, care-giver of parent(s) Situational stress/anxiety 

Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. 

• Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and provide skills to get them through these seasons. 
• Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life.   In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication alone. Therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. By working with your medical doctor, you can determine what is best for you. In some cases, a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.

 INSURANCE

Do You Accept Insurance?

We are considered an out of network provider. Please contact your insurance provider to determine what your actual cost of counseling would be. Historically, our clients have received 50-80% reimbursement from their insurance companies if they had out of network coverage for psychotherapy. Our services are able to be applied to your deductible. We will provide you with a detailed statement in order for you to file for reimbursement with your insurance carrier.

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Most Insurance Companies Do Not Cover Marriage Counseling, 

Couples Therapy, or Premarital Counseling.   Most insurance companies do not cover marriage counseling, couples therapy or premarital counseling. Please call and verify with your  insurance provider but normally they only cover psychotherapy and family psychotherapy, but not marriage or couples counseling. 

Do You Provide Superbills for Insurance Reimbursement?  Yes, we can provide a superbill upon request. Superbills are processed on the first of each month.

Questions To Ask Your Insurance Company

To determine if you have mental health coverage, the first thing you should do is check with your insurance carrier. Check your coverage carefully and find the answers to the following questions:

•   What are my mental health benefits?
•   What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
•   How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
•   How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
•   Is approval required from my primary care physician?

We understand that our clients sometimes need to cancel their appointments. Please let us know of any appointments you are unable to keep. Please give us 24 hours notice.If not you will be charged the full fee for your missed appointment.

DOES WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN THERAPY REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL?

Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist’s office.   Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone.  This is called “Informed Consent”.  Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team, but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

• Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
• If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.