DearC Biblical Counseling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biblical Counseling only for Christians?
You don't have to be a Christian to receive biblical counseling. It is for anyone who is open to seek help and hope that biblical wisdom can provide.
How do I make appointments?
To schedule an individual appointment, please click on the ‘Request an Appointment' button on the top right. You will need to complete intake paperwork before scheduling your first session. After intake forms have been submitted, we will contact you to schedule your initial appointment.
What if I cannot make my appointment?
We ask that you give at least a 48 hour notice for cancellations. If you fail to give us 48-hour notice, there will be a 50% charge, and cancellations within 24 hours will be charged in full.
How long does counseling take?
The length of counseling can vary greatly depending on the issues being addressed. Typically, we will meet for 10 sessions, but as we approach the end of these sessions, we will discuss together whether additional sessions may be needed.
How many sessions will I need?
Our counseling typically involves around 10 sessions, meeting once a week; however, the duration and frequency will ultimately depend on your unique needs and the nature of your concerns. If you prefer a set number of sessions, please feel free to discuss this at the start or at any point during our work together. While the total length of counseling may not initially be known, I will work with you to recommend an appropriate number of sessions based on your progress and needs.
How long do sessions last?
Counseling sessions are offered in 50-minute sessions. Counselors may suggest longer sessions if they feel it will help your progress.
Do you accept insurance?
No. The type of counseling I provide does not fall within an insurance model. For insurance to cover counseling costs, a diagnosis and a treatment plan aligned with the medical model would be necessary, both of which I do not provide as a biblical counselor.
Where does counseling take place?
Currently, I only offer on-line counseling via Zoom. I will ensure HiPAA compliance by only calling from private locations.
Can I reach out to you in a crisis?
We do not provide 24-hour emergency care or clinical crisis intervention.If you are experiencing a crisis involving suicide, harm to others, mania, or similar emergencies, please contact a physician, go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911 to reach the police.If you need immediate assistance, you may also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988We do not provide 24-hour emergency care or clinical crisis intervention.If you are experiencing a crisis involving suicide, harm to others, mania, or similar emergencies, please contact a physician, go to your nearest emergency room, or call 911 to reach the police.If you need immediate assistance, you may also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988
What about Confidentiality ?
DearC Biblical Counseling adhere to biblical and ethical counseling standards that emphasize the importance of confidentiality by not sharing counseling information without the consent of the counselee.
However, in situations where a counselee or another individual is in imminent danger of physical or sexual abuse, we may be required to disclose that information to relevant authorities to ensure safety.
We are committed to honoring God and our counselees by upholding confidentiality while also complying with HIPAA requirements.