Frequently Asked Questions

You don't have to be in dire straits to reach out for assistance. Therapy can certainly help if you are, but it can also be like taking vitamins, a way of preventing things from getting bad. Either way, reaching out for help takes courage, and you should be commended for taking the first step. 

While in-person in generally considered 'best practices,' that is not always feasible for every client, so we offer both in-person and virtual sessions. 

We would be happy to help you with that. With some basic information regarding you and your insurance, we can help you determine if your sessions will be covered. 

We don't bite. 😊 You can start with a 15-minute phone conversation so that you can get a feel for whether or not we'd be a good fit for you. You can text, email, call, or even click the 'schedule with' button on any of the therapist's bio pages without even talking to us. There are several ways to get started and you can choose the one that feels easiest to you. 

The therapists on staff have worked with individuals and couples dealing with a variety of issues, ranging from depression, anxiety, phase of life issues, infidelity, grief, loss, identity, and many more. You can see a wider range of areas each therapist treats on their bio page. 

We believe that you have the answers within you, but you're struggling to find them right now or you wouldn't need us. Our job is not to tell you what to do or how to live your life, but to help YOU determine what is best for your life. 

While all therapists go through the same basic schooling, we each bring our own unique style and approach to the counseling environment.  Each of the therapists at Paraklesis Counseling have particular strengths but all practice a holistic approach to counseling and psychotherapy that adopts the company philosophy of embracing the well-being of the person or couple as a whole – mental, emotional, physical, cultural, and spiritual. As the company name suggests, our style is “to come alongside to help.” This help may include encouraging, supporting, teaching, confronting, and possibly even calling you out on your ‘bull’ when necessary.  

No one theoretic approach will work in every situation, the modality of choice is often dependent on what the client is going through.  Once we get to know you and what you're dealing with, we will have a greater understanding of which modalities may be necessary and applicable. Each client is unique, and as such, each client's treatment plan will be customized with the appropriate modalities to meet that client's specific needs.  You can learn more about which therapists use which modalities on their individual bio pages and learn about the various approaches on the modalities page.

Our job is to work ourselves out of a job. It is not to make you dependent on us, but rather to give you the necessary tools to live a happy, healthy life. The length of treatment is determined by a number of factors. Each client is assessed based on their individual needs, then we will work collaboratively to create a personalized treatment plan (or roadmap) to achieve their goals. When you feel you have the adequate skillset to discontinue therapy, we will celebrate that milestone together. 

No. Therapists do not prescribe medication. I do, however, have a network of psychiatrists that I consult with and can refer you to should you need an evaluation for medication.