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It’s important to find the right therapist.
We know how important Faith is, so each of our professionally trained counselors has earned one or more advanced degrees from a Christian university. You are always encouraged to ask questions about how we integrate Faith in our work with clients.
At OC Christian Counseling, we strive to provide meaningful help in a nurturing, Christ-honoring environment. Our professionally trained counselors will select the best approach to fit your personal style and to address your concerns. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Relational, as well as other proven approaches to help address your concerns.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to many frequently asked questions are provided below. If you have additional questions, feel free to give us a call at 800.705.6223. We're here to help.
- "What services do you offer?"
- "What approach do your counselors use?"
- "Is your counseling biblical?"
- "How long will I/we need to be in counseling?"
- "I know we need help, but my mate refuses to come. What should I do?"
- "What are your fees?"
- "Do you take insurance?"
- "I/We live outside Southern California. Can you refer me/us to someone?"
Individual Counseling
Are you concerned about how things are going in your life? In these troubled times, it’s not surprising that anxiety, depression, and problems in close relationships are among the most frequent reasons people seek the help of a counselor. In fact, both the Bible and the findings of scientific research tell us that healthy relationships are important for your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Couple Counseling
Our approach to premarital counseling and marriage counseling is based on sound biblical principles and scientific research to help you develop a mutually affirming relationship to last for a lifetime.
Our primary focus in couples counseling is building secure connection between partners. Couples complete the Prepare-Enrich Inventory online (based on findings of research among Christian couples) before we begin, so you'll have clearly defined goals at the start.
"What are your fees?"
Sessions are typically 45 minutes in length.
Weekly session fees in depend on the counselor’s training and the service provided, and range from $75 to $165 per 45-minute session.
Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
at the time of service."What about sliding-scale fees?"
Our counselors have a limited number of reduced-fee appoinments available.
If you will not be filing an insurance claim for reimbursement,
you may qualify for a sliding scale fee.Just click here to apply online or call 1.800.705.6223, Ext. 101.
"Do you take insurance?"
Dr. Smith is a non-participating provider of outpatient mental health services (NPI #1306153283). If you plan to file an insurance claim, you will want to call your insurance carrier before your first appointment to see if they will reimburse you for all or part of the cost of outpatient psychotherapy and to ask whether or not they require that you work with a licensed therapist.
It is your responsibility to verify the specifics of your coverage. Not all issues, conditions, or problems dealt with in psychotherapy are reimbursed by insurance companies.
Clients with insurance should remember that professional services are rendered and charged to the client and not to the insurance company. We do not file claims for services, but will provide you with a statement at the end of each month that you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you so choose.
NOTE: If your financial situation is such that paying the full fee up-front would be difficult for you, you may be offered a Financial Agreement to pay 50% of your fee at the time of service and the balance within 90 days.
A Word About Insurance and Confidentiality of Records: Disclosure of confidential information may be required by your health insurance carrier (e.g., HMO, PPO, MCO, EAP) in order to process your claims. Only the minimum necessary information will be communicated to the carrier. However, your therapist has no control or knowledge over what insurance companies do with the information he/she submits or who has access to this information. You must be aware that submitting a mental health invoice for reimbursement carries a certain amount of risk to confidentiality, privacy, and/or to future capacity to obtain health or life insurance or even a job. The risk comes from the fact that mental health information is likely to be entered into your insurance company’s computer and reported to the National Medical Data Bank. Accessibility to companies’ computers or to the National Medical Data Bank database is always in question as computers are inherently vulnerable to break-ins and unauthorized access. Medical data has been also reported to be legally accessed by enforcement and other agencies, which also puts you in a vulnerable position.
"What approach do your counselors use?"
All our counselors are professionally trained in psychotherapy and psychological testing. We use a variety of approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. Your counselor's approach will vary depending on your personality and the particular problems you are experiencing. You are always free to ask him/her questions.
NOTE: Our counselors do not prescribe medications or advise on medical or legal problems. Some individuals elect to see a psychiatrist to alleviate their distress through the use of medication; others may opt to seek pastoral care to work on their spiritual struggles. Depending on your particular situation, we may offer a referral to another care provider.
"Is your counseling biblical?"
We know that your faith is an important aspect of who you are, and we respect that. In fact, our counseling and psychological services are based on sound biblical principles and the findings of scientific research. Furthermore, Dr. Smith has received formal training in Christian theology at Biola University and provides integrative clinical supervision for all our counselors.
"How long will I/we need to be in counseling?"
How long you remain in counseling is a matter best left in your hands. Although your therapist will certainly provide counsel for you on this matter, you make the ultimate decision about continuing care.
people seek the help of a counselor is due to stress
in a close relationship."I know we need help, but my mate refuses to come. What should I do?"
At this point, you may be feeling a lot of different emotions: frustration, sadness, hopeless. But you do NOT have to go through this all alone!
There is a misconception about the need for couples to attend counseling together before a relationship will improve. Although that would be nice, you can still do a lot to make things better by working on your part of the equation.
Together, we can take a look at what's been happening and begin to make sense of it all. We'll also talk about things you can do to feel better about yourself and to increase the chances your mate will come around.
For example, one you've scheduled your first appointment, you could say something to your mate, such as “I know I need some help figuring out what I’m doing wrong in our relationship. I made an appointment at OC Christian Counseling next Tuesday at 7 o’clock, and I’d really like it if you would come with me.” Then don't say anything more. Don’t press for an answer or remind him or her that you’re coming in. Then come on in, and let's get started.
"I live outside Southern California. Can you refer me to someone?"
Christian Psychology Resources is an internet ministry provided by OC Christian Counseling. Counselors listed in the Directory acknowledge their believe in:
- God the Father, who creates and sustains us;
- Jesus Christ, the Son, who redeems and rules us; and the
- Holy Spirit, who guides us personally through God's inspired Word, the Bible, which is our infallible guide of faith and conduct, and through the communion of Christians.
Persons who use Christian Psychology Resources for help in seeking a Christian counselor or mental health professional are urged to be wise consumers and to inquire directly about a particular counselor's qualifications. Factors which may be important to ask about include the counselor's
o education and training,
o licensing or certification,
o professional experience,
o area(s) of specialization,
o Christian perspective,
o fees and eligibility for insurance payments.By using Christian Psychology Resources to find a Christian mental health professional, you are indicating your understanding and acceptance of full personal responsibility for your own care.
Schedule Your Confidential Appointment Now ...
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or give us a call at 800.705.6223.We're here to help.
*Our Online Appointment Manager uses protected passwords, strong 128-bit secure SSL encryption, client registration, and login. Your appointment info is kept private and shared only with the account administrator and authorized personnel.
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