Plain guides
Guides
Short, plain pieces about what therapy involves, what the letters after a name mean, and how to choose someone. General information, not advice about your situation.
A plain explanation of what an LPC license is, how it is earned, what it shows, and how to check a counselor's credentials.
Guide · 4 minLPC, LCSW or psychologist: what the letters meanA clear, plain guide to what LPC, LCSW and psychologist mean and how the differences might affect the care you seek.
Guide · 4 minWhat state licensure means, and how to check itWhat a state counseling license means, how to read the items on a profile, and where to check the public records.
Guide · 4 minWhat a first counseling session is likeA calm, plain walk-through of what your first counseling session often looks like and how to prepare.
Guide · 3 minHow counseling differs from coachingA clear, plain comparison of counseling and coaching so you can decide who to talk to and what to ask next.
Guide · 5 minPaying for counseling without insurancePractical, honest ways to pay for counseling when you do not have insurance or do not want to meet a deductible.
Guide · 5 minHow to tell whether a counselor is a good fitHow to tell quickly if a licensed counselor feels like a fit for you and what to look for in the first few sessions.