Helping Hand Counseling LLC

Psychotherapy for Children,
Teens, and Families.

Welcome!

Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. The fact that you are here says that you have decided to pursue counseling, and have probably been thinking about it for some time. You may have questions, concerns, thoughts, and you haven’t even had a chance to meet with someone. Now you just have to find the right therapist, which can sometimes seem overwhelming. The therapeutic relationship is key, as this is where true change happens. Please take a look around, and contact me to schedule a free consultation. During the initial consultation, we can discuss your needs, and see if you think we would be a good fit.

Counseling Services

Counseling for children and adolescents:

I believe in meeting the child where he/she is, and going from there. I pull from a variety of modalities and strategies to best help the child meet his/her treatment goals. I use a combination of non-directive and directive techniques. Some of the activities that I utilize include sand tray work, role playing, games, imaginary play, bibliotherapy, therapeutic games, or arts and crafts. I believe the therapist and parent/guardian need to work closely together as a collaborative team to help support the needs of the child.

Parent Counseling/Coaching:

I provide parent counseling/support too. Just as our children are faced with so many stressors today, we as parents are as well. As a parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your son or daughter’s behavior. Do you struggle with disciplining your child? Or do you simply feel as if you have run out of strategies to manage your children? If you can relate to any of those and are feeling helpless, then I may be able to help. I work with parents who are facing these issues, feeling frustrated, and not sure what to do.

Individual Counseling:

Therapy starts with the relationship between you and your therapist. I provide an inviting and warm space where we can explore what brought you here. My goal is to help you discover the changes you’d like to see for yourself and in your life. You are your own expert. I am here to provide support and guidance during your journey of self discovery. You are unique, and so is my approach to every client’s treatment. My therapeutic philosophy is based on a strengths based, client centered, and solution focused foundation.

Forms

Adult Intake Form

Agreement for Therapy with a minor

HIPAA

Child Intake Form

Child checklist of characteristics

Adult checklist of concerns

Consent for treatment of a child

Child Information Form

Insurance & Fees

● Do you take insurance?

➔ Insurances Accepted: United Health Care
Private Pay Session Fee: $115.00 for 50 Minute Session

● Why don’t you accept insurance?

➔ Insurance companies operate on a medical model, which means they require a diagnosis to establish that you have “a medical necessity” to seek services in order to pay providers.

➔ They might not feel that sibling rivalry, parenting support, or low self-esteem are medically necessities for counseling. Therefore, I have to diagnose you or your child with something in order for your insurance company to pay for therapy.

➔ That medical diagnosis becomes part of your medical record. Your insurance company also has the right to review and audit your treatment plan, which means they can read therapy notes that I take regarding our sessions.

➔ The people that audit treatment plans and records are looking for ways to save the insurance companies money. They scrutinize records to determine if you are overusing services or trying to defraud the insurance company. If you aren’t making progress as fast as they think you should, they could refuse authorizing further sessions. Certain diagnoses are only allotted a specific number of counseling sessions and then the therapist has to request additional sessions if needed.

● Benefit to Client(s) of Not Using Insurance:

➔ You aren’t required to carry an unnecessary diagnostic label on your medical record.

➔ Confidentiality & Privacy- you and your therapist are the only ones who know you are in therapy. You get to decide who you disclose that information to.

➔ Self-determination- you get to work with a therapist who is free to use the best approach she feels will meet your specific needs and therapy goals. You and your therapist decide on the length of therapy. You don’t have to get authorization for additional sessions if new issues arise in therapy

Client Portal

Contact Us

For More Information or to Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation

  • Office Hours

    Monday: 3:30-6:00
    Tuesday: 3:30-6:00
    Wednesday: 3:30-6:00
    Friday: 3:30-6:00
    Saturday: 9:00-2:00
    Sunday: by appointment
    Teletherapy available by appointment

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