Even thinking about talking to a counselor can be scary! Our offices are set up to make you feel as comfortable as possible, though. You’ll learn to build on strengths you already have to help improve your relationships, level of functioning, or comfort level with yourself. ...
Long Waits at the VA for Mental Health CareEL PASO, Texas - Nick D'Amico, a deeply troubled Army veteran,had been seeing a counselor every...Llorca, Juan Carlos
Participants were randomized to receive counseling from their state Quitline or a VA counselor who had received specialized training on smokers with mental illness. Smoking status was assessed via phone at two months. Patients who did not enroll in treatment were given the option of completing the...
Currently also recently elected to serve in the Virginia State leadership position as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Mental Health Counselor Association. Confusion & Exhaustion? Conflict & Numbness? Anxiety & Sadness?
The best thing to do is to contact a veterans benefits counselor at the VA, his county VA office, or with a Veterans Service Organization. They have counselors who offer free, individualized claims assistance and can make recommendations based on his specific situation. They will review his clai...
“Professionalism can be very subjective,” Connaughton said. “We don't necessarily look for them having the right answer, we actually look at multiple facets of a person and we can identify if they have characteristics that would make them a good counselor.” ...
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about therapists and mental health services Some other commonly asked questions on therapy with alicensed counselor and BetterHelp serving the Suffolkarea can be found below: How does the cost of in-person sessions with a therapist compare to the cost of BetterHelp...
If you’ve been told you’re overbearing, or if you sometimes feel like a doormat, you may benefit from talking with a counselor and working on communication skills. Communication styles are fluid, and you can make changes with practice. If you are looking to bring the spark back to your...
I had to fill out paperwork with the PSR and give them all my information. I can't remember how long it took for them to approve my enrollment for benefits...almost 6 months if I remember correctly. I then spoke with a counselor and filled out more paperwork to determine if I was qu...
Instead, a counselor responded and said "oh yeah, we know all about him and his family, he's harmless. Just ignore him" That is NOT an acceptable response when a child tells another child that he is going to "bring a gun to school and shoot him up." This same student also told ...