About Skyview Counseling
Skyview Counseling is a Christ
Centered, Biblically based counseling practice that is located in
The Counseling at Skyview Counseling
is focused on a heart change, not just a change in behavior. This heart change
comes from developing a healthy relationship with God, while understanding and
applying His Word. The Bible describes man as being made up of three key
components: Spirit, Soul and Body (Gen.2:7; Deut. 6:5-6; Jer. 17:10; Lk.
251-52; I Thes. 5:23). The Bible also states that man has a heart - the central
place where he keeps all that he treasures. Often our treasures are made up of
things & events that are positive and things & events which are
damaging and painful. Our heart acts as our "system software" that
runs our whole life. In addition, man's spirit and the Holy Spirit (for those
who have trusted in Christ as Savior) dwells in the heart of man. The soul of
man is made up of three parts: our mind, emotions and will. Our body and our
behavior reflect that which we experience inside of us. For out of our heart
come our thoughts, feelings, choices and our behaviors. These behaviors then
impact our relationships. For true behavioral change to take place in a
person's life, first their heart must be changed then their thoughts, then their
emotions, then their choices and finally their behavior. As hard as we try we
can not change our hearts apart from God, for God is our Creator and only God
can change our hearts - if we let Him.
Much of the
success of any counseling depends upon the client’s desire and commitment to
change and grow. Skyview Counseling is committed to helping those who want to
develop a new perspective on life & who sincerely want to resolve their
problems and issues.
Important information concerning
Skyview Counseling ...
• During the
first session at Skyview Counseling the client will be given a questionnaire
about their history and their counseling needs. Material will also be given
concerning your rights and the counselor’s qualifications.
• The basic
levels and boundaries of confidentially will be explained.
- A simple explanation of Cognitive -
Behavior Therapy and "Heart Therapy" will be shared. Many
of the principles and concepts used are drawn from the Bible and applied
using various counseling techniques.
- The therapist usually takes extensive
notes. If the client desires, the therapist will read the client their
notes. However, the notes belong to the therapist and will kept in a
locked file cabinet for a period of three years. After that time the notes
will be destroyed. At no time will the therapist give the client or anyone
else a copy of their notes - unless it is mandated by a court order.
• A client
should be aware that there will be weekly homework to help them apply
their new information and techniques. A client who consistently neglects or
forgets their homework will be charged an additional fee of $25.
• Clients
need to contact the counselor at least 4 hours prior to canceling a session.
Otherwise, a $25 fee will be charged.
• Each
session is 50 + minutes long. However, some sessions may run longer.
- A clients should plan for at least
four sessions for the therapist to gather enough information to offer
a diagnosis and a plan of action. Some cases require a few sessions while
other cases take a number of sessions. The therapist's desire is to help
the client resolve their issues and problems as quickly as possible while
seeking to ensure heart and life changing results.
• The
cost of each session is $125 *
Payment is
to be made by check or cash at the end of each session. Insurance payment is
sometimes available. Please check with your insurance company before the
first session.
*
Depending on the client's SA issues, history, behavior patterns, SA level,
impact, level of commitment and risk factors, session fees may be
increased.
- No criminal cases will be taken
by Skyview Counseling.
- Some court cases may be taken by
Skyview Counseling. However, most court systems have their own counseling
programs and will require the client to attend their specific programs.
However, Skyview has had some clients who have chosen to do both the
court's program while also getting Christian Counseling from Skyview
Counseling. A court case will not be accepted by Skyview Counseling if it
requires the therapist to testify in court proceedings. If the therapist
is required to testify then Skyview will charge the going rate of $125 per
hour.