Therapy and counseling : your questions answered / Christine L.B. Selby.
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| Language: | English |
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Santa Barbara, CA :
Greenwood, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
[2019]
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| Series: | Q&A health guides.
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Table of Contents:
- How do I know if I need counseling?
- In general, how does therapy work?
- What are the differences between a counselor, therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist?
- What credentials should I look for when choosing a counselor or therapist?
- How do I find the right counselor or therapist?
- I've never been to counseling before and I'm nervous about what my counselor will think about me-should I be?
- What is psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
- What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
- What is behavior therapy?
- What is cognitive therapy?
- What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
- What is supportive psychotherapy?
- What is interpersonal psychotherapy?
- What is client-centered therapy?
- What is eclectic therapy?
- What is group therapy?
- What is family therapy?
- What is evidence-based practice?
- Is one type of therapy better than another?
- Should I seek individual, couples, family, or group therapy?
- What is the difference between outpatient therapy and inpatient therapy?
- What is a mental health diagnosis, and what does it mean?
- Do I need to see a counselor who has a particular speciality?
- What should I ask a counselor before I decide to schedule an appointment?
- Why is my counselor asking me to provide information (on the inital paperwork) about things that have nothing to do with why I'm going to counseling?
- What is a release of information (ROI) form, and why would my counselor ask me to sign one?
- What should I expect at the first session?
- How long is each appointment?
- How long should it take until I feel better?
- Why won't my therapist answer personal questions I ask them?
- Therapy doesn't seem to be working-what should I do?
- Are my sessions confidential?
- What does it mean if my counselor recommends psychological testing?
- What does it mean if my counselor recommends medication?
- I don't like my therapist-what should I do?
- What is HIPAA and how does it affect me?
- What if I don't want to go to counseling-can anyone make me go?
- What should I do if my family/friends make fun of me for going to therapy?
- How can I encourage someone who is struggling to seek counseling?
- How much does therapy cost?
- Do I need health insurance to see a counselor? What kinds of health insurance are there? How do I get insurance?
- What do insurance-related terms like "in-network," "out-or'network," "deductible," "co-payment," and coinsurance" mean?
- Do I have to get a special authorization to see a therapist?
- Why won't my insurance pay for counseling?