How long does therapy take?
The length of therapy varies from one situation to the next as every couple or individual have their own specific needs and goals. Sometimes therapy is brief and more time limited, such as 4-6 months and at other times can last several years. It is not my intent to keep clients in long term therapy but try and help with lasting change over the shortest time frame possible.
Do you take insurance?
Insurance is an agreement between you and your insurance company as to how counseling will be paid for. Most insurance require you to be diagnosed and include that diagnosis in your permanent file. The diagnosis usually dictates how many and what type of therapy you can have. I believe that that should be decided between you and your therapist.
I can assist you by providing an out of network provider bill with a diagnosis for you to give to your insurance company for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company to see if they accept this common practice and what the reimbursement rate is.
Will you tell us who is right and who is wrong?
When working with couples I do not assess who is more to blame in the relationship. I find it far more helpful to focus on the patterns that lead to those arguments that happen over and over again in a marriage.
Will you tell us if we should stay married or get divorced?
As I Christ follower, I desire to help you both heal and make the necessary changes that will help you desire to stay married. Divorce rarely changes the pain we are experiencing and is not God’s best for us. There are circumstances where divorce is permitted by God but it is still a difficult decision to make.
I have been depressed for a long time can you help me feel better?
Depression is something that many struggle with during their life. I help unpack the underlying emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be contributing to your depression. I believe God does have joy and hope for each person but making lasting changes takes time.
I am over thirty and want to be married but none of my relationships have turned out. Is something wrong with me?
Our earliest family relationships shape us into the people we are today. Often people have been hurt and abused by the people that were meant to teach them how to love and trust. Looking at your past relationships will help us discover what might be blocking you from having the relationships you desire.