Therapy can be beneficial if you are ready to do the work! Therapists can provide a different perspective on the issues you are dealing with and offer steps in the direction of a solution. Therapy can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life.for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. Therapists can provide support in helping you:
Learn effective problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies
Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values
Improving communications and listening skills
Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
I can usually handle my problems.
nLife hits us all! 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 out 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 situations that are benficial or positive 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.
What can I expect from Therapy?
You can expect confidentiality – while many clients are open to sharing how wonderful their experience is her at ETCINC we will never divulge that information without written consent or court ordered situations. What is shared is kept between you and your therapist (supervisor if applicable)! It doesn’t matter if the therapist is a family friend, or if a parent or spouse came with you to the first appointment or pays for your therapy – as long as you are 18+ years of age, you, and only you, decide who is privy to what you discuss in therapy. For children in therapy, only general information and updates will be shared with the parents. However, word of mouth is the best advertisement, so referrals are welcomed.
*The only exception to this is in event that you are planning to harm yourself or someone else; in that case, your safety takes priority, and your therapist may alert your whole “team” (family members, other doctors, or police) so they can be involved to prevent harm. *
You can expect respect, not judgment. In most cases, people are seeking therapy simply because they have hit a tough spot. This is nothing to be ashamed about because this is something EVERYONE experiences. These tough spots are things like rocky relationships, job stress, grief, and other life changes. Reaching out for help does not make you crazy, it is actually quite the opposite. Be advised: We are not her to "fix you", to get the best results you will need to trust the process and actively participate.
During the initial 1-2 sessions, an Assessment will be completed. During this time, the therapist and the client(s) will build rapport through examining the problem areas and the discussion is centered around the effects of the problem and efforts that have been used to alleviate the issue. Once this is complete, together you and the therapist will create goals that you will work towards in order to measure your progress of being closer to a healthier you.
What is the difference between "counseling" and "coaching"?
Counseling is a service provided by a licensed professional or licensed intern who is trained and under direct supervision, to work with clients who are experiencing mental health issues. The client works to explore the source of the problem by examining past/present experiences and feelings that may have developed as a result of the experience. The focus on counseling is to work towards resolving and stabilizing emotions, feelings and thoughts in order to decrease negative experiences.
Coaching is primarily focused on the future. Our Coaches will provide accountability, support and education to help you reached you future goals.
*Coaching is not covered under insurance.
How many sessions will we need?
The number of sessions is determined during the first initial session. If additional sessions are needed, the therapist and the client will discuss it during a session.
Do you take insurance, and how does that work?
To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, contact your insurance company. *Make sure you understand you plan, because you will be finically responsible for anything they do not cover. Some helpful questions you can ask them:
What are my mental health benefits?
Do I have a copay or deductible?
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?
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