Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
About
I love helping clients to navigate through the muddy waters of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral concerns that influence their ability to adjust and excel @ being their best self.
My experiences have been with individuals, rehabilitating groups, Premarital & Postmarital couples and relationship issues in families. I have been counseling clients since 2018.
My qualifications include a BS in Nursing, a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.
I enjoy seeing people experience the light of understanding and believing in their ability to change. Nothing warms my heart more than seeing hope in someone's eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will have the client to contact me via my business phone or email and leave their contact info to reach out to them. Then I will give them further instructions on how to fill out paperwork and once I receive the paperwork we can schedule an appointment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Master's of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and continue training under Supervision of Dr Jenny Haines.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My prices are based on a sliding fee scale.
How did you get started in this business?
I got started as a Biblical counselor in the church.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Married couples, single clients, substance abuse clients, depressed clients, pre-marital clients, a very clients, clients with traum, suicidal clients etc.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A Client called me after hours and I talked with him to find out how I could help. I directed him to go to the emergency room to be evaluated and he did. The hospital admitted him and treated him for a couple of days. The client's prognosis with therapy and medication was moderately well. I was glad to know that I had helped the client get assistance and get the treatment he needed.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
When considering a counselor, ask about their credentials. Ask if you can see them and listen for their willingness to talk about their office guidelines and regulations including HIPPA compliance, informed consent and therapies incorporated during a session.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Customers should ask themselves if they are willing to participate in therapy verses pressured by someone else to come.
Customers should ask if they are willing to work on their issues even if it brings up strong feelings?
Are customers willing to keep their appointments and or communicate with their therapist if they can't keep their appointment in a timely manner?
Customers should ask themselves what changes are they willing to make ?