v.
coun·seled,
or coun·selled
coun·sel·ing,
or coun·sel·ling
coun·sels
or coun·sels
v. tr.
-To
give
counsel
to;
advise.
See
Synonyms
at advise.
-To
recommend:
counseled
care in
the
forthcoming
negotiations.
v.
intr.
- To
give
or
take
advice.
Professional
counseling
can help
children,
adolescents,
young
adults,
families,
couples
and
seniors.
When you
are facing
life's
challenges,
professional
counseling
can help.
Mental
Health
Therapy:
Many
people
assume
that a mental
health
therapist
(also
known as a
clinical
counselor)
is always
a
psychologist.
Sometimes
a mental
health
therapist
is a
psychologist,
but
usually he
or she is
not.
What
it takes
to become
a Clinical
Counselor:
Different
Degrees:
-
Licensed
Clinical
Social
Worker (My
personal
favorite)
- Requirements
are a
2-year
master's
degree,
this
includes
on-site
field work
followed
by 4000
hours of clinical
counseling
and
related
work that
is
supervised
by a state
approved
clinical
social
worker.
-
Marriage
and Family
Counselor
- This
is also
based upon
a Master's
level
degree and
on-site
fieldwork
followed
by several
hours of
one on one
counseling
under the
direct
supervision
of a
certified
and
experienced
Marriage
and Family
Counselor.
-
Professional
Counselor
- Requirements
are a
master's
degree
including
on-site
fieldwork
followed
by several
hours of
one on one
counseling
under the
direct
supervision
of an
experienced
clinical
counselor.
-
Ph.D.
Psychologist
- As
indicated,
a Ph.D.
psychologist
goes
beyond the
master's
degree and
completes
requirements
for a
Ph.D.
Although
Ph.D.
psychologists
do engage
in
therapeutic
counseling,
they also
administer
psychological
tests that
are often
utilized
by state
agencies
and court
systems in
determining
mental
competence
and
emotional
well being
of a
particular
individual.
-
Psychiatrist
-
a
psychiatrist
is a
medical
doctor
with a
specialty
in
medications
that
enable
more
effective
brain
functioning.
A
psychiatrist
does not
usually
see
individuals
on an
on-going
counseling
basis. The
psychiatrist
will,
however,
meet
regularly
with the
patient to
ensure
that
medication
is working
properly.
Administered
medications
may
address
such
issues as
depression,
anxiety,
or
obsessive-compulsive
behaviors.
A
psychiatrist
will also
monitor
medications
for
serious
mental
illness,
such as
schizophrenia
or
bi-polar.
A
psychiatrist
usually
coordinates
care
with an
individual
clinical
counselor.
Specialties:
The
specialties
of the
various
therapists
are
dependent
on his or
her
interest,
experience,
and of
course,
on-going
training.
(Most
disciplines
require 20
hours of
post-graduate
training
every year
that the
clinician
remains
practicing
his or her
craft.)
Obviously,
it is
not the
degree
that
makes a
good or
bad
therapist.
If you
have
questions
before
beginning
therapy,
ask
them!
How many
years of
experience
does a
good
therapist
have?
Does she
or he
specialize
in
children,
adolescents,
marriage,
families?
Does she
or he
specialize
in
eating
disorders,
mood
disorders,
communication
disorders?
Anything
else
that
you're
uncomfortable
with? A
good
therapist
will
answer
your
questions,
and if
you
don't
feel
comfortable
with the
answers,
you can
always
call
someone
else!
If
you have
any
questions
for me,
feel
free to
email.
I've
been
around
for
quite a
while...
and, as
long as
I have
work to
do, I
plan on
staying.
Sincerely,
Vera
E
Christensen
Licensed
Clinical
Social
Worker
Specialties
include:
- Play
Therapy
- couples/relationships
- communication
skills
- family
- step/blended
families
- parenting
- divorce
counseling
- adolescent
(online
requires
parental
consent
and
involvement.)
- Available
for
phone
sessions
and
email
consultations.
You
can book
an in-office,
e-therapy,
or a telephone
appointment
that suits
your
schedule
– right
now. Your
therapist
will call
you, chat
with you
or see you
in the
office at
the
scheduled
time. Or,
you can
send a
secure e-message
–
and
receive a
response
within 48
hours.
Schedule
your
appointment
for your
desired
style of
therapy
now..
Vera
Christensen,
LCSW
Email: Vera
License:
Utah
State LCSW
Insurance
payments
accepted
and
sliding
fee
schedule
for
in-office
appointments. |
