Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can counseling help me?
When we are feeling so emotionally drained and overwhelmed by a life situation, it is difficult for us to see the “big picture” of how it fits into our life. Counseling can help you step back from the situation, to see what’s really going on, so that you can get a better idea of how to handle it.
2. Does counseling always work?
Since people are unique individuals, the way they choose to utilize the counseling process varies from person to person. Therefore, there are no guarantees that counseling will "always" work. However, one of the greatest potential gifts that counseling provides is the opportunity to help you figure out what aspects of your life are within your control. You can then learn to access your freedom to change, in order to enjoy more satisfying relationships, and lead a more fulfilling life.
3. In addition to women's individual counseling, do you also offer other types of counseling services?
Definitely; I would love to talk with you about your life situation, to see how I can help.
4. How long are your sessions?
My sessions are 45 to 50 minutes long.
5. How often do we meet?
We usually meet once a week. But sometimes, if you are going through a really tough time, we may need to meet more often. As things get better, we may meet less often. In either case, we will figure out together what will fit best for you and your particular situation.
6. What if I don't have enough to talk about for the entire session?
Talking about your current life situation utilizes only ONE of the human senses (hearing). However, we have five other senses that we use to experience our daily lives: sight, smell, taste, touch, and intuition ("gut feelings"). I use a wide variety of appropriate techniques to engage whichever of these human senses are most fitting and/or effective in helping you address your particular life situation.
7. How long does it take to go through the counseling process?
If things are going relatively well, and you just need a little support to get through a rough time, then counseling may consist of only a few sessions. But if you are struggling with some tougher issues and you want to get to a much better place in your life, it might mean having more sessions. Together, we can figure out what time frame would work best for you.
8. How do we get started?
Great! I'd love to hear from you. Just call me at 949-678-9530, or click here, and let’s get started! I look forward to speaking with you soon!