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Getting Started

Congratulations!  The first step to change is making the decision to do something about the issue. 

 

You can contact me through:

I will return your contact and we will set up a phone call.

 

I will call you promptly as decided.  I will ask you why you decided to come to counseling now and you can share your concerns and ask questions.  I will ask for basic contact information, explain telehealth, discuss payment and if you are ready, we will schedule an online appointment. Initially, I see clients weekly and spread out appointments when appropriate to the process. The call is usually about 20 minutes long. 

 

I will send information and consent forms for you to review, sign and return to me before your first appointment.   

If you do not have email, we will discuss other arrangements.  

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I will send you an invitation to online counseling.

 

At our first session, we will review the forms, policies and I will answer any questions about them.  

Next, I will explain the therapeutic process providing a safe space for you to ask questions and express your concerns.  Building trust is important to the therapeutic relationship and I strive to create a space where that happens. 

 

The rest of the time you can share your story of what brought you to counseling and what you want to accomplish. During this time, I will be asking some clarifying questions and making notes to begin formulating a plan for our work together.  

 

In the next few sessions, you will be the expert in unpacking your story with my guidance and therapeutic skill as we develop a plan for you to meet your goals. Open dialogue is welcome. 

 

In session or out of session work may include family mapping, timeline of events, or inventories, journaling, prayer, podcasts, reading, practicing skills. 

 

If you come to therapy for an hour a week without doing homework/exercises it will be just like going to the gym one hour a week without working out in between… the change you want will not happen.  The gym and therapy are life giving with work.   

 

 

 

Contact and Fees

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Contact Living Whole and Holy Counseling LLC for specific fees.

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  • Payment through Credit Card or Zelle Payment

  • HSA accepted

  • Sessions are 60 minutes

  • Extended sessions available

  • Check-in sessions of 15 – 45 minutes available

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