“Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don’t know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them - we can love completely without complete understanding.”
A therapist must maintain integrity and confidentiality in developing a counseling relationship based on trust and honesty, as well as ethical boundaries. Once a therapeutic bond is established, counseling work proceeds with you directing the outcome and pace of the sessions. The following special areas have been the most beneficial in working with my clients:
MARRIAGE
FAMILY
iNDIVIDUAL
RELATIONSHIPS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SEXUAL ABUSE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
GRIEF
DEPRESSION
aNXIETY
ANGER MANAGEMENT
COPING SKILLS
TRAUMA
PARENTING
NARCISSISM
As an individual and marriage therapist, I work with teens and adults. Also, I lead a closed Sexual Assault Survivors group on a weekly basis. Admission to the group is via an interview with me, and the material is Christian-based. The group sessions provide a safe confidential venue to express emotions and to heal.
Appointments & Communication
Sessions are scheduled directly with me and are 60 minutes, with availability seven days per week. I can be reached by phone, text, email, or Facebook Messenger. I check phone messages frequently throughout the day and will return your call as soon as possible.
To prepare for your appointment, please download and complete prior to the first appointment the PDF forms below.
Cancellations
Notice of your appointment cancellation must be made 24 hours before your appointment. A fee of $50 will be charged for late cancellations and missed appointments. Exceptions include personal illness or accident or a family emergency.
Fees
I ask you to set your own hourly fee – you pay what you can honestly afford. I want you to receive the help you need and do not want money to be a barrier. Payment for service is due prior to each session if virtual and at the time of service if in-person. I accept either check or cash - no credit cards. You will be given a receipt.
Insurance & Taxes
I do not accept health insurance payments, and I am not on any insurance provider boards. Therapy fees are a tax deductible medical expense if you qualify for the deduction - check with your tax preparer for details of qualification.
Confidentiality
I preserve the confidentiality of all clients. I ask you do the same by not disclosing the identity of any client or information acquired through contact with other clients. Integrity and confidentiality are mandatory in creating an atmosphere of safety to discuss issues which may be difficult.
If I am made aware of adult or child abuse/neglect, I am required by law to report the situation. I do not have to have proof - suspicion alone requires a report to Adult/Child Protective Services. In addition, if I think you are going to harm yourself or someone else, I may break confidentiality to protect you or another individual, according to Michigan and North Carolina law.
I may not release any information about a client, including acknowledging whether one is or is not a client, unless I have a signed Consent for Release of Information form.