Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions about Online Counseling
How Counseling Works
Your Questions Answered
Online counseling is for anyone who recognizes they want their life to be better in some way. There is no issue that is too big or too small to cover in counseling. If there is something that is bothering you – that is the sign that online counseling is for you.
Please do not sabotage yourself into thinking that you don’t ‘need’ counseling because you appear to have it mostly together. This is an unhelpful perspective of mental health care! You deserve to be truly happy and content, not running your emotional-self ragged and barely holding onto your sanity at the end of each day. You absolutely deserve to invest in yourself!
I am happy to offer free 15 minute consultations. In the consultation we will get to know each other. You will tell me generally why you are thinking of getting counseling, and in return, I will describe what you can expect from me throughout our working relationship. The number one predictor of successful counseling is having a comfortable relationship with your counselor.
If at the end of the consultation, we think we would be a good match, then we can schedule our first session. If either one of us thinks we might not be the best fit, then I will provide you with several referrals to different counselors based on what you would feel more comfortable with. It is absolutely okay if we are not the right fit!
Counseling can seem like a ‘big deal’ – but I promise that I will make it a comfortable, friendly, and safe space! In counseling we will set some goals and work towards them. We will talk openly and honestly. There is a strong possibility we will laugh! We will work through obstacles, beliefs, interpersonal issues, thoughts, behaviors, patterns, emotions, and/or anything else that is hindering you from living your truly happy and content life.
We will do activities, discussions, and worksheets together to build skills and awareness that will help you in your journey. I will assign homework so that you can do “the work” between sessions too. You are the boss in counseling and you always get to collaborate with me on the direction(s) we go in.