If you are looking
for a counselor here are some things to consider:
1. What is the issue?
Being able to tell a potential counselor the issue
will help narrow down the counselors best qualified to help with
your particular concern. Here are some examples
of common issues: Family, couples, addictions, grief, divorce,
depression, anxiety, and intimacy.
2. Do you need a
counselor who is unique in some way?
Does the counselor need to be male, female, older,
younger, a specific ethnic background, gay, straight, religious,
non-religious, or any other unique quality.
4. Do you need a counselor
in a specific geographic location?
Does the counselor need to be close to work, home,
or does it matter?
5. What can I expect
to pay a counselor?
The cost of counseling varies. For example, some
counselors will take insurance and others will not. Some counselors
have a sliding scale, others do not. In general, when you see
a counselor at an agency you will pay less than a counselor who
is in private practice. |
