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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
FAQ
Q: How is an associate professional counselor different from a licensed professional counselor?
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A: The difference between an APC (Associate Professional Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) is that licensed professional counselors are fully-licensed by state, while associate professional counselors are pre-licensed therapists working toward full-licensure.
Q: Do you take insurance?
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A: No, I do not take insurance.
Q: Do you offer sliding scale?
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A: No, my sliding scale slots are full.
Q: Can I still work with you if I live outside the Atlanta area?
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A: Yes, I can provide telemental health counseling to residents of Georgia.
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Q: What is holistic psychotherapy?
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A: Holistic psychotherapy is mental health counseling informed by considering the client as a whole person: mind, body, spirit, and environment.
Q: Do you work with children and/or adolescents?
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A: No, I only work with adults (ages 18+).
Q: Are you seeing clients in-person?
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A: Yes, I am fully-vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and will see clients who are also fully-vaccinated and boosted in-person if preferred (no masks required).
Q: How do I know if I'm ready for therapy?
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A: I offer free 15-minute phone consultations, so give me a call, and we can figure it out together. I am here for you when you are ready.