FAQ
What is counseling?
Counseling is a collaboration between the client and the counselor, in order to improve the client's life. Professional counselors help clients identify their goals, and find solutions to their problems.
What can counseling help with?
Counseling can help a person reduce their stress, deal with trauma in their past, and improve self-esteem/self-compassion, coping skills, and relationships. It can also help with mental health issues like feeling depressed, anxious, grieving loss, abuse, and trauma.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Not at this time.
Do you prescribe medicine?
No, professional counselors cannot prescribe medicine. We can refer you to a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or your primary care provider for medication. We are familiar with psychiatric medications. We can discuss treatment options or help decide whether to consider medication.
Are Telehealth sessions (online video) private and confidential?
Yes, I have signed a BAA with Google and Doxy. me to use their HIPAA compliant platforms that ensure your privacy, and keep all sessions confidential.
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Do you offer phone counseling?
We do not offer phone counseling at this time, but use phone contact as a last resort, if we are at the end of our video session, and it is cut short due to technical issues.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, I offer a 20 minute free consultation. It can be difficult finding the right therapist for you, and we know that the right fit is important. We can meet by phone or video, for you to ask any questions, or find out more about the counseling process, and to decide whether we are a good match for working together. You can schedule this at a convenient time by filling out this form. If you or I decide we are not the right fit to continue, I can give you referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit, if you wish.
How do I make an appointment?
After your initial appointment, you will have access to the client portal, and may be able to book an appointment online, or you can email me at admin@tracymilsteadcounseling.com
Method of Payment
Credit Card