COUNSELING
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Counseling is a platform to process your life and get personalized feedback on how to improve it moving forward. Maybe you are faced with a tough or unexpected life circumstance. Perhaps unresolved events or uncomfortable feelings are resurfacing. Perhaps unhealthy coping strategies are starting to bother you, or maybe you just need a place to talk! In my experience, change is possible. You can learn to respond to adversity with resilience. Past events can be integrated into a meaningful and purposeful life story. Motivation and discipline can be learned. Uncomfortable feelings can be used to help you grow stronger. You can reach your God-given potential, no matter how much you think you messed up. Counseling is an excellent way to get you there. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does counseling really help?
Counseling is an intentional time with a professional who listens, asks questions and provides an objective perspective. It gives you the opportunity to really think and process through issues that you might try to avoid or not have time for during the week. You deal with issues that matter to you and most people would say that this helps them. When we meet we will set goals to make our time together most beneficial to you.
Will everything I tell you remain confidential?
Generally speaking what you tell me remains between us. The exception to that is when I consult with peer professionals in order to improve my work with you. In addition, if you tell me that either you might hurt yourself or that someone else is in danger, I am mandated to report it to the appropriate officials.
What does it cost and will my insurance pay for it?
I am in network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, PPO and Blue Choice Plans. How much insurance will cover will depend on your individual plan. If you plan to pay for your sessions out-of-pocket (private pay) I charge $160 for the initial session (diagnostic evaluation) and all follow-up appointments are $130 (individual or family therapy).
How long is one session and how many sessions will it take?
A typical counseling session is 45-60 minutes. In terms of the sessions you may need, I typically make a recommendation based on what you would like to work on as well as how much time and money you want to invest.
Counseling is an intentional time with a professional who listens, asks questions and provides an objective perspective. It gives you the opportunity to really think and process through issues that you might try to avoid or not have time for during the week. You deal with issues that matter to you and most people would say that this helps them. When we meet we will set goals to make our time together most beneficial to you.
Will everything I tell you remain confidential?
Generally speaking what you tell me remains between us. The exception to that is when I consult with peer professionals in order to improve my work with you. In addition, if you tell me that either you might hurt yourself or that someone else is in danger, I am mandated to report it to the appropriate officials.
What does it cost and will my insurance pay for it?
I am in network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, PPO and Blue Choice Plans. How much insurance will cover will depend on your individual plan. If you plan to pay for your sessions out-of-pocket (private pay) I charge $160 for the initial session (diagnostic evaluation) and all follow-up appointments are $130 (individual or family therapy).
How long is one session and how many sessions will it take?
A typical counseling session is 45-60 minutes. In terms of the sessions you may need, I typically make a recommendation based on what you would like to work on as well as how much time and money you want to invest.
We are partnering with Converge MidAmerica, providing counseling services for pastors and their families at a reduced cost through the Minister's Assistance Program.
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We are part of the Focus on the Family's Counselor's Christian Counselors Network.
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What our clients have said about counseling:
"I wish I would have done this sooner."
"I never looked at the situation that way, this makes a lot of sense now."
"Wow! I feel a lighter. This was helpful, thank you!"
" It's weird. After talking about it, I don't feel that way anymore. I was finally able to let it go."
"Thank you for pushing me. I am finally making progress."
"I wish I would have done this sooner."
"I never looked at the situation that way, this makes a lot of sense now."
"Wow! I feel a lighter. This was helpful, thank you!"
" It's weird. After talking about it, I don't feel that way anymore. I was finally able to let it go."
"Thank you for pushing me. I am finally making progress."