KD COUNSELING SERVICES
HELP CENTER
All the Answers You Need
Here are some frequently asked questions that I tend to receive. If you still have something you’d like to know, feel free to contact me for more details and I will do my best to help you get all the information you need.
Do you offer couples counseling/family counseling?
No, while I may meet with you and your partner/family member on an occasion, but I am not trained in couples counseling or family counseling. Some of my work does involve components of Family Systems theory but our sessions will not typically include anyone else..
How long does this take?
That depends on you. You get what you put into your counseling. It also depends on what you are coming to me to work on. If there is more trauma to work through, it may take longer and that is perfectly okay. The time can also depend on goals, and the type of counseling you are looking for. Some take less time than others.
How do I schedule an appointment?
If you are interested in talking to me about starting sessions, please head over to https://newpatterncounseling.clientsecure.me This is the client portal I use for scheduling, payments, and telehealth sessions. Due to being in a group practice, the above link will say my supervisor's name Michael Pasimio, but you will be in the right place to schedule a session/consult with me.
Are you doing in-person sessions?
No, at this time, I am only doing telehealth.
What can I expect from my first session?
The first session is called an Intake or an Initial Assessment. When you sign up via the portal, you will have paperwork to read and sign available electronically before the first session. Previous to the Intake, you will get an email with a link for the session. Once in the session, we will meet for 60-90 minutes where we will talk about your goals, support system, overall health, and the paperwork that was filled out.
What if I need immediate help/am in crisis?
Some examples of a crisis would be imminent suicidal thoughts/plan, imminent homicidal thoughts, severely losing emotional control among others.
If you are experiencing a crisis, reach out to one of these hotlines:
Hotlines:
Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Text: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Youthline Crisis Phone: Call 1-877-968-8491
Youthline Crisis Text: Text teen2teen to 839863
Veterans Crisis line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Veterans Crisis line: Text to 838255
Trans Peer Support hotline 7-1pm: 1-877-565-8860
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) : 1-866-488-7386
Friends for survival (Support for survivors of suicide): 1-916-392-0664