GETTING STARTED IN THE PROCESS
There are many factors that will influence whether we seek the help of a counselor. Often we may feel that the problem we’re facing isn't appropriate for counseling in some way. We may fear that seeking help is a statement about our character or an inability to use the resources we already have with friends or family. We may feel that going outside of our family to get help will cause us to feel guilty. Or we may feel we are supposed to “tough it out”; pull our self up by the "boot straps" and get on with life........
Some of the unexpected challenges in life may cause us to seek help. Below are just a few of the challenges that people may bring to counseling:
- committing to and sustaining relationships
- becoming a parent
- dealing with divorce
- losing someone we love through death
- loss of a beloved pet
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adolescent tantrums
- career changes
- parenting issues
- being a single Parent
- infidelity
- addiction
- self sabatoging behaviors
Knowing some things ahead of time about the counseling process may help to address some of your concerns.
- Know that many people just like you have sought help through counseling.
- The counseling relationship differs from the type of relationship we have with friends and family. Counseling entails you and counselor working together for the benefit of you.
- The counselor role includes providing support for the you without judgment.
- You set the pace of the session as you feel become comfortable in discussing your feelings and thoughts.
- The counselor can often be helpful in assisting you with difficult emotions through support, acceptance, and helping you gain insight about yourself
Counseling Fee's
Journeys counseling center’s fee for a Masters Level Counselor fee is $130.00 to $150 for a 45-50-minute session. Intern’s fees are slightly lower and Insurance is considered a part of your ability to pay. We are always willing to work with you concerning arrangement for payment. The fee for each session will be due and must be paid at the conclusion of each session unless otherwise arranged. Cash or personal checks made payable to Journeys Christian Counseling Center are acceptable for payment.
We do accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards.
Cancellations: When you schedule an appointment time, that time is specifically reserved for you. If unable to keep an appointment, notification by phone 24 hours before scheduled time is required. You will be charged the full fee for any missed appointments without 24 hour notice.
Insurance: We do accept insurance from certain healthcare plans, Please consult with your counselor as to which insurance plans maybe accepted by Journeys Christian Counselling. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
•Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
•What is my deductible and has it been met?
•How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
•What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
•Is approval required from my primary care physician?
FORMS
Please print out the "CLIENTS INFORMATION", "HIPPA" and "CONFIDENTIALITY" forms by clicking on the button. Please fill out these forms prior to meeting with your counselor in order to better prepare you for your time together. Should you know the counselor you will be seeing, please print out the "INFORMED CONSENT" for the counselor that pertains to you. If using insurance, please print out the "INSURANCE" form (please check with your healthcare plan to verify if Journeys Christian Counselling in on your plan - please read the FAQ's regarding insurance).
Should you be the parent of a minor who is to be receiving counseling, then please print out the "RELEASE for MINOR" form in addition to the others.
Should you wish for the counselor to release information to a third party then please print out the "RELEASE of INFO FORM".
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