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Will I need counseling the rest of my life? This is expensive, i'm not sure I can afford it long term! How long does it take to get better when working with a counselor? I'll tell you some basic guidelines on how counseling works and how long you may want to invest in counseling.

What if you KNOW your marriage is crumbling but your spouse won't come with you to counseling? Here's an idea that I've seen work countless times.

What's the best way to attend counseling? I'll tell you my thoughts on in person versus telehealth counseling.

This is a hot topic right now in mental health. As insurance companies become more intrusive on your information and try to control your treatment, what option is best? I'll give you some behind the scenes info to help you make an informed decision. ***Note, I slightly edited this video because I got a little fired up and called out some insurance companies. In an effort to not get sued, I cut those parts. Shoot me an email or give me a call if you want more inside info on how insurance companies reimburse therapists or how the self pay vs insurance game is played.

Fear of the unknown is something that trips a lot of us up. My greatest compliment is when someone leaves their first counseling appointment and says, "Wow, that wasn't as bad as I thought it would be!" Today I'll tell you what you can expect from your first counseling appointment with me.

Is there a difference between counseling and therapy? Does it even matter? Here's my opinion. What's yours

Psychiatrists, Counselors, Psychologists, Social Worker, Pastoral Counselors, etc! Who the heck are all these people and which ones can actually help me? I'll answer that today.

There are some AMAZING counselors out there and there are some that SUCK! Don't go see a terrible counselor. Here's how to find the good ones!