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How can counseling help me? Counseling or therapy can be incredibly helpful in dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood grief, stress management, body image issues, creative blocks, and more. A counselor helps provide support, problem-solving strategies, and a fresh perspective to point you in the direction of a solution. Christian counseling brings an additional layer of biblical perspective that addresses the spiritual component of daily life struggles and can help prompt long-term spiritual breakthrough and eternal impact. The benefits you obtain from counseling depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include: - Attaining a deeper sense of God, greater self-awareness, and better understanding of purpose, vision and values - Developing skills for improving relationships - Finding resolution to burdensome issues and concerns - Learning effective ways to address stress and anxiety - Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures - Improving communications and listening skills - Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones - Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage - Overcoming insecurity and gaining new confidence
Do I really need therapy? Life has a way of challenging everyone. While navigating difficulties can be a solo act, it is often beneficial to invite the help of an objective professional. Therapy is ideally for people with self-awareness to recognize when they could benefit from assistance. Recognizing you heed help is not a sign of weakness, but actually something to be admired. Acknowledging the current circumstance and taking responsibility to change for the better is the first step toward success. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support while offering the tools needed to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome life’s challenges.
What is therapy like? Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, the experience is tailored to each individual. Counseling strategies generally consist of discussing current scenarios and personal history related to the problem(s). There is also time afforded to reflect on learnings and any new insights that are gained throughout the process. And of course, there is celebration over progress being made. Therapy can be short-term for specific issues or longer-term for problems that require more comprehensive solutions. Sessions are commonly scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for the sake of consistency and momentum.
What about medication vs. psychotherapy? It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. While medication seeks to treat the symptoms, psychotherapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. Rather than relying entirely on behavioral science, Christian counseling goes beyond physical and psychological considerations to address the spiritual aspects of wellness. This holistic approach can be simplified by thinking of it in terms of a common 3-legged stool. In order for the stool to provide stability all three legs must be of equal length and all three legs must be able support their rightful share of the load. Sometimes medication is warranted in order to help replenish a physiological deficiency that that impacts the psyche. However, Christian counseling offers a course of action that addresses the full personhood of a client: body, soul and spirit. This 3-in-1 pattern is seen throughout the Bible. God is 3-in-1 (Matthew 3:13-17) and man, made in the image of God is 3-in-1 (1Thessalonians 5:23).
Do you take insurance? How does it work? Resolutions currently accepts Highmark BCBS, United Behavioral Health/Optum, Cigna, UMR, PEAK, Aetna Better Health of WV, and other insurance providers. To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them: - What are my mental health benefits? - What is the coverage amount per therapy session? - How many therapy sessions does my plan cover? - How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider? - Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential? Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of a confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called "Informed Consent". Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (E.g. your physician, psychiatrist, etc.). By law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission. While much of what is talked about in therapy remains strictly private between you and your therapist, state law and professional ethics require therapists to break confidentiality in the following situations: - If the therapist has reason to suspect past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources - If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person In such cases, the therapist is mandated to report this information to the proper authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement.
Is Counseling Right for Me?
You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling.
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Many people wait until life feels overwhelming before reaching out for help. In reality, counseling can be valuable during seasons of stress, transition, relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, spiritual struggles, leadership challenges, or personal growth.
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This brief self reflection is designed to help you evaluate whether additional support may be beneficial.
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This tool is intended for educational and self-reflection purposes only and is not a diagnostic assessment
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