What to Expect
When you call Vickie’s office, she will personally speak with you to set up an appointment and to briefly explain the counseling process. Sessions usually last 45 minutes and are scheduled according to your needs. For most people, sessions are scheduled once a week or once every two weeks. During the first session, Vickie will discuss this process in more detail and create a personalized counseling plan for you.
How does Counseling work?Effective counseling is a cooperative venture requiring the combined resources of you and Vickie working together. The counseling process generally consists of three phases: assessment, intervention and termination.
The assessment phase enables Vickie to get to know you, understand your problems and concerns, and to identify and establish your goals for counseling. The intervention phase focuses on helping you deal with the issues you are facing, achieve personal growth, resolve problems and/or make decisions. The termination phase involves a review of your original goals, evaluation of progress, and recommendations of any further steps that need to be taken. The amount of time each phase, and the whole counseling process, takes is dependent on your specific issues and personal progress. |
Is our time together Confidential?Confidentiality is a key component of the counseling relationship, allowing clients a safe place to work through their issues. Your right to confidentiality will be carefully maintained and will not be disclosed without your written permission, except in cases of possible harm to yourself or others (especially children or the elderly) or a criminal court subpoena (not civil).
What is your Approach to therapy?Emotionally focused therapy
Cognitive/behavioral Marital/family counseling (i.e. systemic and contextual) Spiritual Psychodynamic Brief/solution focused therapy Motivational EMDR Internal Family Systems Gottman Relationship Therapy |
What do I need to know about Telemental Health?
I understand that there are potential risks including interruptions, unauthorized access, risks associated with confidentiality and privacy, as well as technical difficulties.
I understand that I can discontinue the telemental visit if it is felt that it is not adequate for the situation.
I acknowledge that client suitability for telelmental health counseling services is not suitable for many types of clients including the following:
I understand that I can discontinue the telemental visit if it is felt that it is not adequate for the situation.
I acknowledge that client suitability for telelmental health counseling services is not suitable for many types of clients including the following:
- Those who have numerous concerns about the risks of internet usage or phone counseling/supervision.
- Clients with active suicidal/homicidal thoughts
- Clients who are experiencing active manic or psychotic symptoms
- Clients who are impaired due to usage of alcohol or drugs during the time of the telemental health appointment.
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