Welcome toNew Heights Counseling Resources, Inc. |
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Our We at New Heights Counseling Resources
strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where
individuals, couples and families: §
Grow toward healing and wholeness, §
Transform life's hurts into personal strength, §
And learn to treasure life as a journey. New Heights Counseling Resources offers
individual, couples and family therapy, as well as group counseling. We also provide consultation, team
building, and educational services to businesses and community organizations. Frequently Asked
Questions Answers to common questions about counseling
(Adapted from the American Counseling Association website. Used with permission) When should you
seek counseling?
From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times
when we may need help addressing problems and issues
that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. When you are
experiencing these types of difficulties, you may benefit from the assistance
of an experienced, trained professional. Professional counselors offer the
caring, expert assistance that we often need during these stressful times. A
counselor can help you identify your problems and assist you in finding the
best ways to cope with the situation by changing behaviors that contribute to
the problem or by finding constructive ways to deal with a situation that is
beyond your personal control. Professional counselors offer help in
addressing many situations that cause emotional stress, including, but not
limited to:
"Good indicators of when you should seek counseling are
when you're having difficulties at work, your ability to concentrate is
diminished or when your level of pain becomes uncomfortable," says Dr.
Gail Robinson, past president of the American Counseling Association.
"However, you don't want to wait until the pain becomes unbearable or
you're at the end of your rope." "If someone is questioning if they should go into
counseling that is probably the best indicator that they should," says
Dr. William King, a mental health counselor in private practice in Joyce Breasure, past president of
the American Counseling Association and a professional counselor who has been
in private practice for more than 20 years, recommends counseling when you:
"If you're not playing some, working some, and learning
some, then you're out of balance. There's a potential for some
problems," Breasure says. Robinson points out you don't have to be "sick" to
benefit from counseling. "Counseling is more than a treatment of mental
illness," she says. "Some difficult issues we face in life are part
of normal development. Sometimes it's helpful to see what you're going
through is quite normal." What is
professional counseling?
Professional counselors work with individuals, families,
groups and organizations. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the
counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and
potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil; seek to
improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and promote
behavior change and optimal mental health. Through counseling you examine the
behaviors, thoughts and feelings that are causing difficulties in your life.
You learn effective ways to deal with your problems by building upon personal
strengths. A professional counselor will encourage your personal growth and
development in ways that foster your interest and welfare. Who are mental
health counselors?
Licensed mental health counselors provide quality mental
health and substance abuse care to millions of Americans. The therapists at
New Heights Counseling Resources have a master's degree in counseling which
included an internship and coursework in human behavior and development,
effective counseling strategies, ethical practice, and other core knowledge
areas. Over 80,000 professional counselors are licensed in 48 states
as well as the As members of the American Counseling Association, we adhere
to a code of ethics that protects the confidentiality of the counseling
relationship; prohibits discrimination and requires understanding of and
respect for diverse cultural backgrounds; and mandates that professional
counselors put the needs and welfare of clients before all others in their
practice. Will my health
insurance cover counseling?
Many insurance and coverage plans cover mental health services
by a licensed mental health counselor including some Medicaid programs,
TRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS), and other government-sponsored health coverage
programs. Talk to your counselor about your options. How long does
counseling take?
Ideally, counseling is terminated when the problem that you
pursued counseling for becomes more manageable or is resolved. However, some
insurance companies and managed care plans may limit the number of sessions
for which they pay. You should check with your health plan to find out more
about any limitations in your coverage. During the first few counseling
sessions your counselor should also discuss the length of treatment that may
be needed to achieve your goals. Is everything I
say confidential?
As members of the American Counseling Association we subscribe
to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice which require counselors to
protect the confidentiality of their communications with clients. The state
licensure laws of |