I am sure you have some questions before you decide to work with us, so, we have compiled some information for you based on questions and concerns that we hear often. Whatever is not covered, please feel free to email us and we can answer any questions you may have during your initial consultation.
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What are your focus communities & issues?
Community Specialization - Spiritual/Religious Leaders of varied faith traditions, BIPOC+, Ex-Offenders, LGBTQIA+, HS & College Students
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Issue Specialization - Coping Skills, Stress & Ministerial Burnout, Grief, Marriage/Relationship (including divorce & infidelity), Life Transitions, Men's/Women's Issues, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Racial Identity, Spiritual Deconstruction, Self-Esteem, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, and Spirituality/Religious Trauma
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NOTE: The issues above are our specializations, we can and do work with other communities and other issues. Please inquire on our contact form if you do not see what you are searching for here.
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How long is a session & how often do we meet?
Sessions are 50 minutes (or 80 minutes if opting for longer sessions) and scheduled weekly for the first 12 weeks. Weekly sessions are important for accountability and motivation to meet goals efficiently and with purpose. The client often decreases session frequency after 12 weeks or moves towards termination as lifestyle changes have effectively taken place.
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How long does treatment last?
Clients commit to 12 sessions if we find that we are a good fit after the initial appointment. We check in on progress weekly and will re-evaluate our goals monthly. Couples will show great improvement when committing to an intentional plan. At the end of 12 weeks, we will assess progress and move towards termination of spiritual counseling, formulating a maintenance plan, setting additional goals, or exploring specific needs.
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What is a normal spiritual counseling progression?
Most clients begin seeing improvement in their lives after only a few sessions; however, others find the beginning stages of spiritual counseling very difficult as being confronted with everything that has been swept under the rug for so long is now actually sitting in front of your face. If things are not progressing by session 5 or 6, we will explore what has been helpful and not helpful and adjust the strategy. Our goal is to work with you through every step of the process to find out what works best for you in reaching the goals that you have set. It is important to see the plan all the way through even if you are doing better within 2 sessions. We create our plans with intention and purpose, and we ask that you trust our expertise to use the best approach to helping you attain freedom from your challenges.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, Paypal, and Zelle.
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What are your session fees?
Sessions are slated at $60 for a 50-minute session; and $100 for an 80-minute session, and if those are unaffordable, we offer sliding scale rates with stipulations. This option can be discussed during the phone consultation, however, no session will ever be less than $30 for 50 minutes or $65 for 80 minutes.
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Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance for spiritual counseling as this is an unregulated industry; however, consider this about insurance acceptance. Third-party payers will often dictate the duration of counseling as well as how we can work together. For example, your insurance may not cover relationship or parenting issues. Furthermore, insurance companies REQUIRE a mental health diagnosis (which is not always appropriate). Not going through insurance (from our perspective), you have more control and flexibility regarding your care and the spiritual counseling process with great privacy. We can provide you with a receipt from your insurance company; however, you will need to be diligent in finding out their stipulations for coverage. This is the reason we have opted to keep our rates at an affordable rate for most people and conditionally offer sliding scale fees.
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Is there evening or weekend availability?
We do offer evening appointments most days of the week. We offer some availability on Saturday evenings. Please discuss these options during your phone consultation. Saturday appointments WILL NOT be taken at the sliding scale and times may need to be adjusted from week to week based on scheduling of conferences, etc...
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With whom do you work?
We work with individuals, couples, and families who are facing life's largest challenges and know that they have to make some changes to move forward. Our clients are ready to be vulnerable, want to look at their inconsistencies, desire feedback, want to utilize the tools provided, and learn how and why they are making improvements in their lives and overall mindset. We also acknowledge that our style may not be the best fit for people who are doing this process under duress and as such, it is our goal to help you find the best spiritual counselor for your needs if we are not a good fit for you.
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Where do sessions take place?
Most of our sessions are held via Zoom. If you are one of the few in-person clients we have they will take place in our office or the home of the client.
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How do online sessions work?
Online sessions take place from wherever you are. We are proud to be able to offer our services from anywhere in the State and this of course allows us to serve a greater population of people who can benefit from the work that we do. All you will need is a computer/tablet/smartphone and a good internet/wifi connection or time. We will send you step-by-step instructions before you begin.
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How do I/we get started?
You may fill out our CONTACT FORM to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation. We can answer your additional questions/concerns to determine if we can meet your specific needs or if a referral is more appropriate. We look forward to working and walking with you on your journey to create meaningful life connections with yourself and those you love.