What counseling is and its purpose

• What is counseling?

  Counseling is a collaborative process between a client and a professional counselor to identify goals, solve problems, and improve quality of life. 

• What can counseling help with?

  Counseling can help with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. 

• What is the counselor's role?

  A counselor's role is to help clients identify goals and solutions, but they do not simply tell you what to do or give direct advice. They help you find your own answers. 

• Is it a sign of weakness to seek counseling?

  No, seeking counseling is often a sign of self-awareness and strength, as it shows you are taking responsibility to change your situation. 

Sessions and expectations

• How often are sessions? Frequency varies, but a typical starting point is a session bi monthly. 

• How long is a session? Session length varies, but a common length is about 50 minutes. 

• Will I have "homework"? You may have assignments or activities to work on between sessions, depending on the type of counseling and your goals. 

• Will I start to feel worse? It's not uncommon to feel worse before you feel better as you begin to process difficult emotions. This is a normal part of the healing process. 

• How long will I be in therapy? The length of therapy depends on the individual and their goals. Some clients may see long-lasting benefits in a short period, while others may require ongoing support. 

• Do I have to talk about my childhood? You are not forced to talk about anything you are not ready for. Building trust is a key part of the process, and you will not be pushed to discuss topics before you are ready. 

Confidentiality and legal matters

• Is counseling confidential?

  Generally, yes. However, there are legal exceptions. Counselors are required to report suspected child or elder abuse, or if a client is an immediate danger to themselves or another person. 

• What if I want to see a friend or partner?

  Counselors typically cannot see clients who are also personal friends or partners due to potential conflicts of interest. 

• What if I want to see the same counselor as my partner or child?

  A counselor can see family members, but it's a separate consideration. A counselor may ask you to consider seeing a different therapist for individual sessions if they are already seeing your partner or child for couples or family therapy. 

Insurance and cost

• Do you accept my insurance?

  It depends on your specific insurance plan. Call the office at 806- 372-1092 to learn more about your benefits.

• What is a Good Faith Estimate?

  For uninsured or out-of-network clients, the law requires a "Good Faith Estimate" of expected medical costs. This is a way to help you understand potential costs upfront. 

• What are the costs?

  Fees can vary based on the type of session. For example, individual sessions may range from approximately:

• $150.00 - 50 min in person session

• $ 90.00- 50 min Telehealth session

• $125.00 hr for Court - 3 hour min

• $85.00 sliding scale minimum

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