The length of counseling can vary greatly, depending on the problems being addressed. It is unusual for counseling to take less than five sessions; it typically averages around twenty sessions. Some of the most critical factors in effective counseling are coming with a positive attitude, setting concrete goals with your counselor, and working to stay focused on those goals. I’ve found that you’ll receive the most benefit if we see each other on a weekly basis for 50-minute sessions. This is the industry standard; however, there may be times we’ll want to have extended sessions or more frequent sessions depending on what we’re covering. There may also be times when telephone sessions will be helpful, we’ll of course talk about this and decide together. 

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This will be decided together on an individual basis. Factors that we'll consider include your goals and the timeframes you have for reaching those goals, as well as if we're working on the telephone, in my office or yours.

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I am no longer accepting health insurance as an in-network provider. There are several reasons for this and I'd be happy to discuss it with you if you have questions.

If your plan has out of network benefits I can provide you with the paperwork to seek reimbursement from your insurance company. There are many benefits to paying for your own mental health care rather than using insurance. Areas to consider include choice, flexibility, confidentiality, autonomy and personal growth. For more information about paying for your own care rather than going through an insurance carrier, check out this article, "Paying for Therapy Out of Your Pocket" and learn some surprising facts and benefits most people don't know about the best way to pay for counseling.

Counseling and coaching can have a dramatic impact on improving your quality of life in the areas of family and marital relationships, child-rearing, career, stress management and more. It is important to consider the investment you are willing to make in yourself and/or your family rather than an expense.

Clients that get the best value from working with me view our time together as an investment in themselves and their future. They are looking to achieve better emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health as well as increased intimacy in relationships.  

Wouldn’t it be great to have health and peace in your life again? Without them it’s difficult to enjoy many other aspects of life, isn’t it?

It’s my hope and my goal that the time we invest together won’t be with you for only month or a year, but will be helpful to you throughout your life. I am going to be making a significant investment in your life to bring about positive changes for you. I am committed to helping you as much as I can, and it’s important that you see the value of investing time, energy and resources into yourself as well. Is improving your quality of life and reaching your goals important to you?

Are you willing to invest your time, energy and resources to enriching you life and of those around you – if you are, I’d love to speak with you today.

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