FAQ's:

Not at all. Reaching out and asking for help is one of the most courageous acts anyone can do. Humans are social creatures, and we need each other to get through this crazy life. Therapy with us is an active process; we’ll work together to decide the steps you can take to begin living the life you want. 

Think of it like this. Imagine you’re out jogging one day. You hear a loud crack and feel immense pain in your ankle. In the days immediately following, you ask your friends and family for their opinion—is it broken, or is it just twisted badly? Do you think it’ll need surgery? You think I should just ignore the pain and walk on it until I don’t notice the pain anymore? You might get as many different opinions as the people you ask, but you won’t know for sure 1) how extensive the injury really is or 2) what the best course of treatment until you seek the opinion of a trained medical professional. Your mental and emotional health is very similar to your physical health. The mental health professionals at Adams Family counseling PLLC have undergone a rigorous licensing process that includes a Master’s degree and a 3000 hour internship under a trained professional to know how to best identify underlying issues contributing to your unhappiness and how best to approach the healing process. Of course you can talk to your friends and family who can each give you their own opinion, but to understand what’s truly keeping you stuck and how to move on, you need a licensed mental health professional.

At Adams Family counseling we believe that it is important to connect with your therapist either by phone or video conference in order for you to get a feel about their therapeutic approach and orientation before making an appointment. Please reach out to schedule a free consultation appointment.

Adams Family counseling takes Insurance & can provide superbills for any out-of-metowk counseling. Reach out for more information on insurance coverage. 

Medication can be effective, but it alone cannot solve all issues. Research indicates that the most effective treatment combination is medication coupled with counseling. Medication is sometimes needed to help us bridge to a place where we can explore some of the painful situations in our lives both past and present. In other words, it helps soothe the emotions we feel, so we are better able to explore the emotions and their root causes. Please note, as LPCs, we are unable to prescribe or manage medication. We will happily, however, explore the pros and cons of medication and work with you to determine if medication is the best option for you.

The therapists at Adams Family counseling PLLC are all trained in various techniques and approaches. Because you are uniquely you, the methods used in your sessions are designed by your therapist specifically for you. We aren’t a one-size-fits-all counseling center. Regardless the therapist, most sessions utilize A LOT of talking… sometimes by you and sometimes by your therapist. We very much utilize a conversational teaching style that casts you as the main focus of each session. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable with anything occurring during your therapy session, we encourage you to bring that to the attention of your therapist. 

That depends on a variety of factors, including your personal goals and the type of counseling you are receiving. The best answer to this is that it takes as long as it takes. Typically, therapy takes some time. Chances are, the events contributing to you coming to therapy took a long time, and it will take time for us to work that out. Each client’s circumstances are unique as is the length of time for growth and healing to occur. It largely depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment to the therapeutic process (including work outside the therapy session), and the factors that are driving you to seek counseling in the first place. Generally, counseling can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the individual's needs. It's best to discuss the timeline with your counselor so you can have a plan in place and track your progress. During our first working session (not the initial intake session) we will discuss your SMART goals and create objectives. Depending on your goals we will determine how long you will need to reach those goals. After the time period we discussed, we will revisit your goals and determine if those have been obtained. If they have not, that is okay, we will make a new goal with a new timeline.

The length of counseling is completely up to you. This is to help you and meet you where you are at. If you decide to terminate counseling Bailey will probably respond by saying:

"Thank you for coming to counseling with me to work on your goals and letting me help you through this process. I understand that you have decided to end our counseling relationship and I respect that decision. I hope that the work we have done together has been helpful in some way. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever need help or support in the future. If you are looking for another counselor because you feel that we are not the right fit for each other, I would be happy to help by referring you to someone who best fits your needs. Wishing you all the best."

At the end of each session Bailey will discuss the schedule for the following week. The client and therapist will discuss meeting the same day the following week or if there is a conflict or holiday the session will be reschedule for a day and time that is best for both the therapist and the client.

Our LPCs believe that therapy is very much an active process. In the same way that teachers can provide you information, we can give you the tools, strategies, and support you’ll need to achieve your goals, but at the end of the day, it really is up to you to choose to practice them in your daily life. The change of therapy rarely occurs during a 50-minute session; it’s most often found in the day-to-day incorporation of therapeutic practices with the people and events you encounter outside of the session. Your attendance and frequency of sessions also impact the effectiveness of your therapy. You and your therapist will set your schedule. If you have questions or concerns about what you’re getting out of therapy, your therapist is happy to address these in session. Together, you’ll work to find a solution that works for you and provides you the optimal therapeutic experience.

During COVID the world of counseling quickly had to adjust in order to meet the needs of our clients. In addition society began to understand how important social interaction and counseling is. The stigma surrounding counseling has decreased as a result. Okay, but why is online therapy still available today?

Many people liked the online platform since it elevated a lot of stressors and reasons that people could not attend counseling. This eliminates the drive time, traffic, anxiety of walking into a new building, and trying to be vulnerable in a space that is not comforting to you. Now counseling can be in the comfort of your home. It is also another layer of confidentiality because no one has to see you walk in and out of a counseling building. You can just connect from your phone or computer when it is most convenient for you.

There are a couple of options:

• We can do biweekly sessions and meet every other week

These options are for clients of Bailey's whom have already had 3-6 sessions with her and have established a working relationship with her.

• You can be on a call list and she will call you if she has a cancellation

• If she is available and still taking clients, you can meet with her occasionally when you feel you need it. This can be every other week, monthly, yearly, or every three months. (This is called the maintenance Phase in therapy)