FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In my office, I am on several insurance panels. Private paying clients fee are $125.00 per hour. Will see clients with limited ability to pay on a sliding scale based on their income. Sliding scale starts at $80 up. This will be discussed on individual basis. But, I will speak with anyone about counseling. So please do not hesitate to call even if you feel there is no way you can manage the fee. I am always willing to discuss fee arrangement with you. If we are not able to come to an arrangement workable for each of us,I will do my best to get you connected to someone appropriate for your request. I always want to help a person in need. Blessing!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The client normally contact me via phone. I answer their questions on the phone. I direct the client after a brief conversation to go to website to get the paperwork to be completed and brought in the day of the session, if not before the first session. At the first session, the reason for the call for counseling is addressed. I will answer any questions the client may still have. I go over some of the protocols of the therapy sessions. Once we talked about what is expected of the client in the session, we might look at farther history gathering if I feel it is needed. We then discuss how often we will meet and discuss what the client want out of therapy. We then schedule the next appointment. Often, the client want to know how many sessions will this require. This is discussed with the client. I always let the client know that it is difficult to determine the length of treatment. But, I let the client know that the number of sessions is determine by the progress of the client. I believe in short term therapy. This can be 6 sessions or more. But, again it depend on the progress of each individual client.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Sociology/Social Welfare. I have a Master of Social Work Degree. I have a Bachelor and Master Degree in Theology. I have completed classroom work for PhD in Theology. Need to complete dissertation before receiving my PhD in Theology.