PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychotherapist and patient, and the particular problems you are experiencing. There are many different methods I may use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Psychotherapy is not like a medical doctor visit. Instead, it calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you will have to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and at home. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. On the other hand, psychotherapy has also been shown to have many benefits. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. But there are no guarantees of what you will experience. Our first few sessions will involve an evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some first impressions of what our work will include and a treatment plan to follow, if you decide to continue with therapy. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions of whether you feel comfortable working with me. Therapy can involve a large commitment of time, money, and energy, so you should be very careful about the therapist you select. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Psychotherapy varies depending on the therapist, the client, and the client’s particular situations and goals. There are many different methods I may use to deal with your particular situations and goals. In order for therapy to have the best outcome, you will have to invest energy in the process and work actively on things we talk about both during and between our sessions. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. The risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety or frustration when discussing aspects of your life. Psychotherapy has been shown to have benefits that can include better relationships, solutions to specific problems, increased life satisfaction, improved physical/mental health, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. However, there are no guarantees of what you will experience. Psychotherapy can involve a significant investment of time, energy, and money, so it is important that your therapist is someone with whom you are comfortable working. Our first few sessions will involve an evaluation of your situation and needs, and we will discuss goals you want to work towards. During this time, we will also develop a better idea of what our work together will be like, which may help us both to determine whether the services I can provide to you are sufficient for your needs. If at any time you have questions about any aspect of our work together, please discuss them with me. If you decide that you do not want to continue in therapy with me, please tell me, and I can help you find another therapist or other appropriate resources if you desire them. Sessions: I schedule 50-minute sessions with clients, which usually occur once per week at a time on which we agree. If you arrive late for an appointment, we will only be able to meet for the remaining time of our scheduled 50 minutes, though the full session fee will still apply. Occasionally I will meet clients more or less than once per week if that is consistent with a treatment plan on which we both agree. Sessions will occur in my office unless the nature of your concern(s) or situation warrants sessions occurring somewhere other than my office and at a location at which we agree. If you ever need to cancel a scheduled therapy session, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. If you do not cancel a scheduled appointment with at least 24 hours notice, or if you fail to attend a scheduled session, you will be expected to pay the full fee for...
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Counseling is not an exact science and varies depending on a client’s personality and the particular concern a client is presenting. There are many different approaches to therapy. Psychotherapy calls for active participation the part of the client. For therapy to be successful, it will require a client to work towards changes in their life. Counseling can lead to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and reductions in feelings of distress. I cannot guarantee you will experience these results but will work with you to try to bring those about. Therapy can also bring up painful and disturbing discussions. If you should need emergency mental health services, you will be expected to contact a crisis center or dial 9-1-1. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (0-000-000-0000); or for a list of local crisis numbers you can go to xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxx/xxxxxx-xxxxxxxxx.xxxx to retrieve that information. On our first session, we will discuss your needs and your goals from counseling. You should evaluate if I am the right fit for you and if you feel comfortable working with me. If at any time, you are dissatisfied or have concerns, you agree that you will discuss those with me. It is important that you are confident I am facilitating your needs. If you do not feel I am the right fit for you, I will give you a referral to another therapist.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. The primary goals of therapy are to identify possible solutions for specific problems and to increase one’s sense of well-being, but there are no guaranteed results. Therapy places an emphasis on raising consciousness, reflection, education, self-awareness, support systems, and problem-solving skills. Therapy generally helps individuals to grow, feel better about themselves given current circumstances or to change their circumstances. The first session is considered a consultation for us both to collect information, assess your strengths, needs, and the situation. If we need to schedule a second consultation session, that can be arranged. During this time, we can both decide if I am the best person to provide the services you are seeking in order to meet your goals. If we determine that therapy is unnecessary or other service options are appropriate, information and alternative resources will be provided. PROFESSIONAL FEES – Individuals, Couples & Families. My fee for therapy services is $150.00 per session for individuals, $175.00 per session for couples & families.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Psychotherapy involves participating in a professional relationship between you and your therapist with the primary focus of your overall mental health care and therapy goals. Healing from current/past trauma emotional pain, or loss, reducing/managing symptoms, improving relationships, and changing behavior or lifestyle are also therapeutic goals. Evidenced-based modalities are utilized to meet the individual needs of each client and their therapeutic goals such as CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, mindfulness/relaxation techniques, etc. During the initial (intake) session, clients are asked about specific symptoms and presenting problems they are experiencing along with other questions like mental health history, including any previous counseling or mental health treatment to make a clinical diagnosis (required by insurance companies). While a diagnosis is submitted to insurance, third party agents or other managed care, our philosophy of care is not to label clients. Treating the whole person involves addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs of clients so that they can feel more in balance with themselves and with others in their life. I understand that during my initial assessment or if it is determined during my therapy that it is not a good fit for my therapy needs or conditions, referrals to other mental health providers will be provided. SEE YOUR THERAPIST’S PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT for additional information regarding therapy techniques, modalities and approaches used. BENEFITS & RISKS Therapy can be beneficial for many reasons including enhancing personal growth, improving coping skills, reducing symptoms that may be impacting overall functioning, or simply to have therapeutic support during challenging or troubling times. It is also important to know that it is possible that clients can experience difficult emotions at times throughout the counseling process. While this may happen, keeping consistent appointments and a commitment to yourself and your healing is best. It is our promise to always see you as a valuable, worthwhile human being and always our desire to offer the guidance and tools necessary for you to reach your counseling goals. Traditionally, clients who speak honestly and openly in session find this propels them forward in their self-awareness, progress towards their goals and ultimate healing. THERAPY RELATIONSHIP The nature of the counselor-client relationship is professional. Cont...
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Psychotherapy varies depending on the therapist, the client and the client’s particular situation and goals. There are many different methods which may be used to deal with a particular situation, goals, and objectives. For the best outcome, each client must choose to invest energy in the process and work actively on relevant topics both during and between sessions. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. The risks may include experiencing uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, anxiety or frustration when discussing aspects of life. Psychotherapy has been shown to have benefits that can include better relationships, solutions to specific problems, increased life satisfaction, improved physical health, and significant reductions in feelings of distress. However, there are no guarantees as to what each client will experience.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. All therapists at Fash Counseling have earned a Masters Degree or higher in the counseling profession. All therapist are licensed by the state of Illinois as an LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, Psy.D. or PhD. Lastly, all of our therapists have many years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and groups. Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personality of both the therapist and the client and the particular problems that the client brings. Xxxxx Xxxx practices a standard eclectic therapeutic approach that can be utilized for the problems you hope to address. Psychotherapy has both benefits and risks. Treatment practices, philosophy, plan limitations and risks will be discussed with you today. Risks sometimes include experiencing uncomfortable feelings, as psychotherapy requires discussing unpleasant aspects of your life. Benefits include the opportunity to be listened to and understand in a nonjudgmental manner. In order to be most successful, you should work on things you talk about with your therapist during scheduled sessions at home. There are no guarantees about what counseling will do for you. Appointments: Sessions are 50-60 minutes. Once an appointment is scheduled, payment is expected unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation. Missed appointments or appointments not canceled within 24 hours will be charged to your designated credit card.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. I conceptualize psychotherapy from a systems perspective, in which the experiences of an individual is interrelated, both influencing and being influenced by the behaviors of the other member(s) of the individual’s relationship or family. Within this general framework, I generally approach therapy from an integrative theoretical orientation, which means that I endeavor to choose theoretical approaches suited to the particular presenting issues and concerns of the client. For example, I typically draw from cognitive-behavioral theory to address communication skill deficits, whereas insight- oriented approaches may be better suited to address emotional relationship trauma. Psychotherapy is a collaborative task, in which you take an active role in working toward your goals, both within and between sessions. As a Christian counselor, I am available to help clients with spiritual issues, and am happy to incorporate spiritual interventions into the counseling process. A therapist helps clients with mental, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. Psychotherapy is intended to help you reach a better understanding of specific problems or increased self-awareness. It is also intended to work toward improvement of the identified problems, offer support in problem solving, provide some symptom relief, and improvement in coping with daily life activities. Your progress in psychotherapy and its outcome depends upon many factors including but not limited to your level of motivation and desire to change, the effort that you put forth in following through with agreed upon therapeutic tasks outside of session, keeping your appointments, and your willingness to be open with me as we work together. Therapy may have both risks and benefits. It often involves discussing difficult or unpleasant aspects of your life, and you may experience uncomfortable feelings about these discussions, such as sadness, guilt, anger, and frustration. Some of the changes you make as a result of psychotherapy may not be welcomed by other people in your life. This may result in some strain in your relationships with family and others. Therapy may disrupt a romantic relationship. Sometimes, too, it is possible for a client’s problems to worsen immediately after beginning therapy. Most of these risks are to be expected when people are making important changes in their lives. On the other hand, research has shown that therapy may also be beneficial, leading to improvements in individual psyc...
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. The nature and course of psychotherapy depends on a number of factors, including the specific client concerns, client readiness for change, external stressors/supports, and client-provider fit variables. There are many different methods we may use to deal with the problems that you hope to address. Psychotherapy calls for a very active effort on your part as the client. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you may be advised to work on issues, both during the sessions and outside of sessions. Psychotherapy can have risks as well as benefits. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. However, psychotherapy has also been shown to have many benefits. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, and significant reduction in feelings of distress; however, there are no guarantees of what you will experience. The first few sessions will include an evaluation of your needs. Your provider will be able to offer some first impressions of what the work will include if you decide to continue with therapy. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions of whether you feel comfortable working with your provider. You should feel free to ask questions about therapy procedures whenever they arise. You can ask about referrals to another mental health professional and your provider can offer those referrals if it becomes apparent that this would be beneficial to your progress.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES. Counseling processes vary according to the uniqueness of the counselor and the client, as well as your particular reason for seeking services. There are many different methods that may be used to treat the circumstances that you hope to address here. The process of counseling is unlike a visit to your primary care physician in that it calls for some very active effort on your part. To achieve the greatest success you must be willing to work on things you and your therapist talk about, both during and between your sessions. Counseling can have both benefits and risks. Among the benefits, counseling can lead to a clarity of perspective, a more confident direction for your life energy, movement towards a sense of wholeness, solutions to specific personal problems, significant reductions in feelings of distress, and improved relationships. On the other hand, counseling can involve discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, where you may experience uncomfortable feelings like fear, sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, or helplessness. Everyone responds differently. Usually, the first counseling session focuses on an initial evaluation of your needs. By the end of that session, your therapist can offer you some first impressions related to your reasons for coming, and an outline of a possible treatment plan that can be followed. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions of whether you feel comfortable working with your therapist. Counseling involves a significant commitment of time, money, and energy, so you should be careful about the therapist you select. If you have questions about your therapist’s approach, please discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, we will be happy to help you find another mental health professional.
