Overview

Counseling is simply a process of exploring potential changes, in a safe, supportive environment, that may potentially make life better.


Areas of Professional Experience

• Prepare/Enrich Certified: Pre-engagement/ Pre-marital Counseling
• Christian Counseling
• Relationship Counseling
• Student Challenges
• Women’s Health
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Understanding Identity
• Sexual Concerns
• Self-Concept
• Communication Skills
• Adolescents
• Conflict Skills
• Spiritual Growth
• Adults
• Grief Counseling
• Spiritual Formation
• Life Transitions
• Stress-Related Issues
• Time Management
• Career Development


Belief Statement

Professional Christian Counseling integrates the best theory and proven methods of the mental health profession with Biblical truths and spiritual practices to produce "Christ-like" character, behavior, and contentment in the lives of the people served.

Clients can expect to receive professional Christian counseling built from biblical wisdom and Christian spiritual formation, combined with current mental health practices. The counseling, available here, is holistic in that it is oriented toward a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment and intervention. I believe the goal of treatment is to address the mental and emotional issues with the goal of growing in Christian maturity.


Confidentiality

All information that you provide during a session is confidential, other than to insurance companies (if you choose to use insurance). Records or any information shared will not be divulged to anyone without discussing this with you first. You would indicate your consent by signing a "Release of Information" form. Exceptions to this include my responsibility to report any instance of suspected child abuse or neglect, any situation in which a client threatens to harm themselves or another person, (these are both Georgia State laws), and any situation that my records are subpoenaed by the court and I will be held in contempt of court if I fail to comply.


Fees & Insurance Policies

Services are provided at a rate of $160.00 for a 50-minute session.

Insurance policies are a contractual agreement between you, the subscriber, and the insurance company. I can in no way alter the policy nor guarantee what services are covered or ascertain what your reimbursement will be for my services.


Cancellation Policy

Please give a 24-hour notice, per email, if you need to cancel or wish to change your appointment. In case of emergencies, call as soon as possible. There will be a full-session charge for appointments not kept or cancelled according to the 24-hour policy requirements.


In Case of an Emergency

Ruach Restoration LLC is considered to be an outpatient facility, accommodating individuals, couples, and families who are reasonably safe and resourceful. I do not carry a beeper, nor am I available at all times. Generally, I will return phone calls within 24-48 hours. If you have a mental health emergency, you are encouraged not to wait for a call back. Rather, please take immediate action with one of the following options:

  • Call Behavioral Health Link/GCAL: 800-715-4225 or other crisis hotline
  • Call Ridgeview Institute at 770.434.4567 or local hospital
  • Call Peachford Hospital at 770.454.5589 or local hospital
  • Call SummitRidge Hospital at 678-442-5800
  • Call 911.
  • Go to your nearest emergency room.