Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?
What about medication vs. Christian psychotherapy?
Do you take insurance, and how does that work?
Do you offer discounts for other mental health professionals, pastors and their immediate family?
How can Therapy Help me?
A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists will pray with you before and after a session and also use biblical based principals and wisdom along with many therapeutic methodologies such as Christian CBT, Christian DBT, Christian Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy ect. and provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. You are taking responsibility by accepting where you're at in life and making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?
People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.
What is Therapy like?
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).
It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process such as reading a book, assigning homework, scripture to meditate on, prayer, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking Christian psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.
What about medication vs. Christian psychotherapy?
It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.
Do you take insurance, and how does that work?
We do not accept any form of insurance. We do accept HSA (Health Savings Account) cards.
We also accept all major credit cards, cashapp, zelle, paypal, and square.
We can provide you with a superbill and you can see if your insurance company will reimburse you.
Current Rates and Services
Assessment, 90min: $150.00 ( to include pre-marital, marriage assessments, behavioral assessments, trauma assessments, initial assessments (individual/Family counseling), inner healing & deliverance assessments)
Individual Counseling, 60min: $95.00 (Certified Staff)
Individual Counseling, 60 min: $130.00 (Licensed Staff)
Family Counseling, 60 min: $100.00 (Certified Staff)
Family Counseling, 60min: $140.00 (Licensed Staff)
Marriage Counseling, 60 min: $100.00 (Certified Staff)
Marriage Counseling, 60 min: $140.00 (Licensed Staff)
Marriage Intensives 3 days $3,000 + flight & hotel or room & board 3 Days
Pre-Marital Counseling, 60min: $100.00 per week for 12 weeks total cost $1200.00 (Certified Staff)
Pre-Marital Counseling, 60min: $140.00 per week for 12 weeks total cost $1680.00 (Licensed Staff)
Coaching, (Business, Ministry, Marriage, Life) 60min: $130.00
Mentorship, 3 hours of mentoring once a month for 12 months
Kingsman Mentorship for Men, $100.00 per month
Flourish Women Mentoring for Women (Titus 2) $100.00 per month
Couples/Marriage Mentorship, L.e.V.e.L $300 once a month per couple for 12 months
Inner Healing/Deliverance, 60min: $95.00 per week for 18 sessions (Certified Staff)
Inner Healing/Deliverance, 60min: $130.00 per week for 18 sessions (Licensed Staff)
We have an alternative method to make payment more affordable for those that may not be able to afford counseling. You will fill out paperwork and sign and agreement to pay a monthly membership fee of $25.00 per month and purchase your sessions for $65.00. You have to have at least two session per month in order to get this price for 3, 6, or 12 months. You can have the choice of virtual face to face, texting sessions or phone sessions. This is income based you will have to have proof of income.
My church said they would help pay for my counseling. Do you work with churches?
Yes, we are a church partnering counseling practice. We would be more than happy to work with your church or ministry organization. Please let us know that your church/organization/Network will be working with us when you contact us.
Do you offer a discount for military, retired military, mental health professionals, pastors and their immediate family?
Yes, we do offer a 10% reduced session fee for active clergy, mental health professionals, military, retired military and their immediate family members. Please ask about this reduced fee when contacting us.
1. You have the freedom to choose your counselor and the type of care you receive.When you are paying privately, you have the freedom to choose the best counselor suited for your needs rather than the insurance company limiting who you can see and limiting the number of sessions. You also have flexibility in the type of counseling, who to include in the session, and the length of service rather it's 3, 6, 12 months.
2. You or your child will not be labeled with a mental health diagnosis.
You must be diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis in order for your therapy to be covered by an insurance company, which can affect future coverage. Not all people who seek counseling necessarily have a mental health diagnosis. Often, individuals are experiencing normal reactions to stressful challenging life situations and just need support with that process or they have deep imbedded wounds and need inner healing.
3. You will have complete confidentiality.
Your records will not be shared with anyone without your permission. In fact, no one else will know you are in counseling unless you tell them.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and our christian-psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.
However, state law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:
* Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders requires therapists to report to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.