FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates vary based on whether you want counseling or coaching. Counseling is typically used to address primary issues with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, couples counseling, etc. Coaching is typically used to address career planning or career changes, entrepreneurial pursuits, wellness, etc. For counseling, I charge $95.00/individual and $105/couples for a 50 minute session in my office. I charge $85.00/individual and $95.00/couple for a 50 minute session online or over the phone. For coaching, I charge $250.00 for five 30 minute sessions. In addition, I will periodically contact you to check-in on goal progress, provide encouragement an motivation and to address any challenges that may be holding you back from achieving your goals. I accept credit and debit (via Square) and cash as forms of payments for services. I offer free 15 minute consultations via phone to address any questions you may have about the coaching or counseling process.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My approach varies based on whether you are going to be a counseling or coaching client. For counseling clients, I will send you a comprehensive packet to be completed addressing confidentiality, health history, family background, and more. For coaching, I will send you a coaching agreement outlining your role in the coaching process and my role in the coaching process. As a therapist and life coach, I love seeing clients make positive life changes. Some of the changes I have witnessed have been amazing and I consider myself privileged to have played a part in the change process. Because I want all of my clients to be able to experience this type of change I noted some of the characteristics that make someone an “ideal” client. These characteristics are quite simple and anyone can implement them. 1. You make your appointment a priority. Consistency is key. The clients that get the most our of counseling and coaching come to every appointment without exception. When you make appointments a priority, wonderful things start to happen. 2. You are willing to take risks and try new things. Anytime you learn new skills, it feels strange and unnatural. If you hired a coach to help you improve your tennis game, the way he teaches you to hold the racket would probably feel “wrong” at first but with practice, it would become second nature and improve your game. I’m going to teach you skills and techniques that are going to sound weird at first, but trust me, with practice it will eventually become second nature and you won’t even think about it. But what I need from you is willingness to at least try the skills I teach you. My ideal clients show a curiosity and an eagerness to try new things and follow through with recommendations outside of the office. 3. You take responsibility. You are committing to following through and making the changes you commit to. 4. You give direct and honest feedback. The more feedback I get from you about what is working and what isn’t working, the more I can tailor my services to be more effective. I never want you to be afraid of hurting my feelings. I value honest feedback from my clients. It allows me to do my job better and it allows services to be made ore effective to you so that you get better faster.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate of West Virginia University (1993) with a Bachelor's in Psychology, a graduate of East Carolina University (1995) with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a graduate of Liberty University (2016) with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. In addition, I hold a certification in Life Coaching through the International Coaching Federation which requires extensive training and adhering to strict coaching requirements. I have also owned and operated two successful community based mental health businesses for over 18years.