Awakenings
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We are very laid back at Awakenings providing a relaxed, respectful and compassionate environment to make you feel comfortable in. We work with people from various backgrounds and have years of experience. My experience will help you reach your therapy goals in a cost efficient manner.
Seeing a transformation in people's lives is extremely rewarding and soul enriching for me. I have 28 years of experience that I bring to the table working with all walks of life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
An intake session is conducted to meet the client and discuss the process of therapy as well as determine if we are a good fit together. If it is a good fit we work out a treatment plan with goals for therapy established.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a MA from Alfred Adler Institute. I am the Employee Assistance Program coordinator for Arcelor Mittal Steel as well as many other companies. I have taken numerous trainings throughout the 28 years fine tuning my skills in marital/family therapy as well as many other psychological issues that I treat.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
$60 to $140 per hour with a sliding fee scale. I am a preferred provider on most health insurance plans.
How did you get started in this business?
I began years ago working in addictions and branching out into other areas. I now treat most psychological disorders having gained experience in private practice.
What types of customers have you worked with?
A better question is what type of customer haven't I worked with? My experience has enabled me to work in a multitude of settings ranging from jails, schools, court systems, steel mills, etc. I have extensive experience working with high conflict divorces, depression/anxiety, marital, addictions, anger management, stress, and grief/loss.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Ask how they plan to aid you in the therapy process. What is the training that they have? How many years of experience?
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What are your deeper issues and how will the therapist help you to explore those issues in an efficient timely manner?