PASTORAL COUNSELING
(678) 562-8635
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY PASTORAL COUNSELING?
HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED COUNSELING?
WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?
Sliding Fee Scale:
Gross Monthly Income + Number of Family Members in Household= Fee.
*Fee range :$65- $150
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Clients are asked to complete a Temperament questionnaire. The cost of the questionnaire is $30 per report.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellations with 8 hours or more, or rescheduled appointments are not charged a cancellation fee. Failure to reschedule a cancelled appointment will be charged the full session fee. A "no-show" is charged the full session fee.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
I do not take insurance.
HOW LONG IS A SESSION?
Individual sessions are 60 minutes.
Marriage Counseling sessions are 90 minutes.
DO YOU PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS/ASSESSMENTS?
No, I do not provide mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, child custody evaluations or provide mental health assessments with a parenting component.
Pastoral Counselors engage in active listening that transcends physical and psychological concerns, acknowledging clients as tripartite beings (body, soul, spirit). A comprehensive exploration of a client's spirituality is crucial for identifying the underlying sources of their issues, as neglecting this aspect is akin to removing a primary color from a rainbow—essential for a holistic understanding of the individual.
Initially, I will recommend weekly sessions to establish a rapport with the client. As the client progresses, I will recommend pushing appointments into bi-weekly, tri-weekly or monthly in accordance with the client's developmental progression. How long you are in counseling is totally dependant on "you".
1) Clients will fill out intake documents to establish a personal file in a HIPAA secure system. If requesting Marriage counseling both husband and wife will complete their own individual documents.
2) Clients will receive a link via email to complete the APS questionnaire. The assessment provides a detailed snapshot of a person's strengths and weaknesses The report provided establishes the strengths and weaknesses within the individual's temperament providing assistance in personal growth issues and improvement of relationship dynamics.
3) During the first session (also known as the "intake" session) I review client information and clients discuss their presenting problems and goals they would like to achieve during counseling. A counseling schedule is established.
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