FAQ

Yes!

That depends on you! I am available M-Th with morning, afternoon and evening appointments. So, call and let me know which you prefer.

No, I do not. This gives me the freedom to give you the care you need. I can offer you a receipt for out-of-network benefits; just ask.

I like to schedule an initial 15-minute free (just like the parking 🙂) phone consultation where you can see if we are a good fit for each other.

From there we can decide on the time and day for our first session.

It’s a chance for me to learn a little about your background and what you are looking for in counseling to see if I would be a good fit for you.

Please fill out the intake form and bring it with you to the first appointment.

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We will talk for 50 minutes, hearing your story and what your goals are for your therapy. Sometimes, from there depending on your needs, sessions can range from 50 min. to 110 min.

You can pay with cash, check, or Venmo/Cashpay. I also take credit cards for people with HSA.

Please give me 24 hours’ notice to cancel or change an appointment. This allows others to have that time slot, if you don’t need it.

Someone who is wanting help getting to the root causes of their issues, looking for healing, not just coping strategies.

I enjoy seeing teenagers up through adult men and women in various seasons of life.

Yes! All of the above. 🙂

Yes, over my 20 years I have worked with people from many backgrounds, ethnicities and religions.

I have my Master’s in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and went on to get Licensed with the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have been seeing clients for 20 years. I take 30 hours of CEUs biannually to stay current on the news in the mental health field, as well as reading books on a regular basis.

Only if you are late to sessions. 🙂Ha, ha!

No, but if God is a resource for you, we will incorporate His wisdom and sound biblical advice into your sessions.

I will listen to your story and get a sense of the background to your reason for being here. We will discuss your goals for therapy and schedule your next session.

You will have my undivided attention. I will listen and take notes. I will ask you lots of questions about what you are feeling and why, to help us get to the Core Beliefs.

That sort of depends on the goals we set. Some people come for a few sessions to address a particular struggle. Others commit to 6-8 months to address long-term struggles they have been experiencing.

We may meet for a few months and then transition to sessions on an as needed basis.

Yes, men and women. Some emotions are best expressed with tears.

No, that would take a lifetime. 🙂 And yet, if you aren’t open to telling me whatever is needed or if you hide parts of yourself, it’s hard to form a strong therapeutic alliance. Your results may not be what you hoped for.

If being honest and vulnerable is difficult for you, that would be a great goal to set for our time together.

We all do at various times in our lives. Whether it’s a quick check up or a longer involved period, having someone’s insight and discernment can help move us forward so much quicker.

I won’t see active addicts that aren’t in recovery.

Using our experience and training, therapists can help you get to the underlying issues, so you can heal and move forward in life.

We can offer you support when you are going through a rough time. We can also be like a mirror, reflecting how you show up in relationships, so you can know yourself better.

There are always risks to being vulnerable and opening up to another person. These fears are the fuel for our sessions.🙂

In therapy, you get to try on different ways of relating and see what you think without risking the relationship. You get healing of your Core Beliefs which improves every area of your life, relationships, parenting, social, work, etc.

Yes, if you live too far away to come into the office or in other extenuating circumstances, we can do video conferencing.

I can recommend a number of books, podcasts, and other resources to help you help yourself.

We will do an initial phone consultation to see if I am a good fit for you, and throughout therapy I am open to feedback from you about our professional relationship and how I can best help you.

I am a Christian who also does counseling. My worldview is biblical with a strong moral compass.

Yes, I even say if I run into you in public somewhere, I won’t acknowledge you, unless you acknowledge me first. That way, our therapy time remains a sacred space. But I am state licensed and must report in certain instances like if you are a risk to yourself or another person.

Of course. I want the REAL!

I stay neutral to help both of you.

20 years.

I have a lot of discernment. My years of experience also make me quicker to get to the heart of the matter. I am strong and can stay in the struggle with you. I also believe in my clients.

My favorite times are when clients’ eyes brighten up with new insight about themselves. Or when they experience the freedom of a Core Belief being released. Helping people to heal – not just cope – is incredibly rewarding.

Of course, for various reasons over my adulthood. Lots of experience with sitting on the other side of the room.🙂

I have a Master’s in Counseling degree from Reformed Theological Seminary and 20 years of CEUs.

Text! Emails get lost sometimes.

No, I am not a psychiatrist.

Yes, and that’s a great question to ask.

Yes, I do. I find it helps me to listen and process in session.

🙂Yes, I hope so. If not, please let me know so we can remedy that.🙂

No! It’s not big enough.🙂

Might be a good idea. Tears come up sometimes. I have tissues ready.

Sure! I may not answer them, but I can let you know.

Venmo! Evernote. Amazon! Starbucks. K92.3.

Dogs! Just saying. I own a Chihuahua named Rocky who sometimes acts as a therapy dog. Just let me know if you need him. 🙂