Take a look at the About Laurie section for more information about my approach to therapy and my professional background and qualifications, and of course, feel free to ask me specifically about my credentials if you are seeking specific information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: ASK LAURIE
Why should I consider group counseling or coaching? What’s it like and what are the benefits?
How much do counseling and coaching services cost? Can I afford it? Does Lifelong You take my insurance?
Engaging in healing with the support of a counselor or coach is a valuable investment in yourself – in your current and future health – with very big returns on your investment if you actively engage in the process. Lifelong You Counseling and Coaching services cost the same because the nature of the work is equally powerful. Lifelong You Counseling and Coaching Services are a private pay service and we prefer to cut out administrative time to better serve our clients, so we do not bill insurance. However, we are happy to provide clients with documentation that you may submit to your insurance company for an out of network service. Current rates are determined by many factors and those will be discussed during your free 10-minute consultation, along with other details about services and the practice, so please feel free to call for more information. Occasionally, some sliding scale pricing is available for certain clients depending upon financial need and commitment to the healing process, so please ask for this if it is a need for you in your current situation.
How long will I need help? How does this work?
Client needs vary widely, as does their healing pace, their ability to engage in the process and do their own “work”, past therapy experiences, etc. Generally speaking, you can expect to be involved in a therapeutic process for at least three months to between six months and a year. However, it’s also common for someone to continue with a good therapist for a year or two beyond that, for maintenance and continued support for their health. Making a good plan with a guess on the time frame is a joint project between the therapist and the client, and this is started at the beginning of the process, during the first session. Feel free to call for a free consultation to discuss the nature of your healing needs with me if you have more specific questions.
What is Lifelong You’s style? Is Lifelong You a good fit for me? Can Laurie help me?
Every person has a different style, and this is also true of therapists. We all have people we like, some we don’t like, and some we are neutral about. Choosing a therapist or coach you feel comfortable with, whom you could trust for guidance and support, is a very important aspect of your healing. Many people find me to be a very kind, personable, relatable healing partner who has equal amounts of wisdom and love for other people. I have a vastly varied professional as well as personal history that I draws upon when helping clients, and many say that it’s my openness in sharing myself that really helps give them courage and inspiration to do their own healing work.