AGAPAE Inc
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Are you struggling with depression? Anxiety? Sad? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Life not going as planned? Feeling hopeless? Alone? No one understands? Is your relationship suffering? Or are you simply looking for someone who will listen to you, hear you, and help you through a personal struggle you cannot seem to manage on your own? I can help, meeting you where you are, not where you should be by being present in the moment, your moment. I have extensive experience in the medical field which I integrate into my practice. I am an experienced, licensed therapist offering psychotherapy for our many struggles and perceptions of those struggles. I believe that most of our struggles start with our wounds. We are all wounded. We will walk down the path to recovery together. I offer a variety of techniques: talk, play, art, families, groups, individuals, couples, with an eclectic and individualized approach. We focus on your strengths, tailoring each session to your unique needs, building on those already existing strengths. No two therapy sessions are alike. A compassionate ear without judgment and an understanding environment is what you will experience. Check out my website at christinalerch.com!
Based on experiences in my life, I can offer a unique understanding of what my clients are going through. In other words, I most likely have been there, done that! All my careers have been in the helping field of some kind. I have been through counseling myself and have worked in the medical field, which gives me the ability to integrate all this knowledge and experience into my practice. My clients greatly benefit because of these experiences and my continued passion to learn and help others. I absolutely love working with people, helping people heal from past wounds, helping people in their relationships, seeing people become free of their struggles/stressors, watching people have those "aha" moments, and watching people grow. I love being allowed to be that catalyst of change for people, to see people smile after having been through a tragedy or loss, to see people laugh for the first time in years, and to watch the metamorphosis of anyone who has struggled with any kind of hurt, habit or hang-up. I love talking through issues and finding solutions. I love when people are able to transfer the tools and techniques they learn in therapy to everyday situations and life in general. Being a counselor is the most rewarding career I have ever had. I would not do anything else.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
As a new client, we will go over the pragmatics of counseling first, including any insurance information that may be applicable. We will go over any questions you have regarding me and my counseling approach will be reviewed and discussed. I will then talk with you in order to learn more about you as a client. We work on your goals together; I am not going to set goals for you as my goals for you may not be what you are looking for. Typically, I like to offer my clients handouts/homework in session so they can reproduce what we did at home and continue to heal in between sessions. I usually make myself available for any concerns/issues/questions you may have in between sessions via text. I want you to feel comfortable not only with me, but with the process of how we are going to reach your goals. Lastly, I like to conclude each session with a recap of what was discussed, how you felt about the session, what you will be taking from the session and what you feel is most useful for your particular needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have extensive work related to psychotherapy in the medical field along with my Master's Degree in counseling along with further educational courses every year based on what my clientelle needs. I have Motivational Interviewing training, CBT, DBT, Communication Skills training, Prepare/Enrich Pre-Marital/Marital Counseling Certification, PTSD/Trauma/Stressor training with EMDR Certification, Conflict Resolution skills, work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Anxiety/Phobias, Grief/Loss, OCD, Substance Related/Addictive Disorders, Divorce, Thought Disorders, Impulse Control, Abuse, Adjustment Disorders, Pre- and Post-Abortion issues, Relationship Issues, Spiritual issues, Boundary setting through a variety of techniques such as Art Therapy and hands on manipulative techniques such as crafts, based on what each client needs, enjoys, and/or finds relaxing in order to talk about sensitve issues.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I do have a standard pricing system, accepting most insurances, and also have a sliding fee scale for those without insurance and who are struggling financially.