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Frequently Asked Questions How will counseling help? Discussing and working through issues in counseling is the best way to bring peace and healing to anyone’s life. Making your mental health a priority is the best decision you will ever make. Return to List of Questions What if my partner/spouse won't come with me? If your partner or spouse is unwilling to come at first, you come anyway. Very often spouses are more willing to come once they have seen improvement in your life. In any event, getting healthy will improve your life have a positive effect on your children. Make getting healthy contagious in your life. Return to List of Questions How long will I have to come? The counselors at Village Counseling Centre are invested in helping you get healthy as soon as possible. Our clients’ goals vary, and how long you will be in counseling depends on what goals you hope to achieve. Return to List of Questions Do I have to come every week? We recommend all clients begin by attending weekly sessions. This provides the necessary consistency and intensity to begin tackling your issues. Sessions may be scheduled less frequency as you begin to feel better. Return to List of Questions Does seeking counseling mean I'm crazy or mentally ill? Getting good advice that works and lasts is something all people seek, but usually from friends or co-workers. Why not have a caring, well-trained professional help you get unstuck and move forward? Very few of our clientele would be labeled or seen as “crazy” or “mentally ill.” They are just ordinary people facing tough issues and needing wise, caring support and advice. Return to List of Questions Do you prescribe medication? The Village Counseling Centre offers talk therapy as our primary mode of treatment. If medication is necessary, we will recommend an excellent physician, or we will work with your family doctor or psychiatrist. Please feel free to discuss your questions related to medication with your therapist. Return to List of Questions What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD), with training in prescribing medicine. Most psychiatrists specialize diagnosing, prescribing, and monitoring medicines to help manage mental health issues. Few psychiatrists provide counseling services. Psychologists do not prescribe medication typically provide weekly counseling services to their clients. At the Village Counseling Centre our staff includes a variety of mental health professionals including psychologists, social workers, professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. All of the staff at the Village Counseling Centre is licensed by the state of Illinois. We provide talk therapy and have referral relationships with several local psychiatrists. Return to List of Questions Does health insurance pay for counseling? Most health insurance plans provide benefits for mental health needs and counseling. Plans vary regarding the amount of the deductible, co-pay and number of sessions allowed each year. Our staff will contact your insurance company and verify your benefits, saving you the time and hassle. Please call our office with your insurance information [630-372-6599 – Hanover Park, 847-488-1999 – South Elgin] or fax a copy of the front and back of your insurance card [630-372-6697 – Hanover Park, 847-488-9797 – South Elgin]. Return to List of Questions What is an EAP? EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. Some companies provide an EAP for their employees. The benefits of an EAP will vary from company to company. Typically an EAP provides for 2 – 5 (sometimes more) counseling sessions, and they usually cover the entire cost. If the client needs additional sessions after using all those provided by the EAP, benefits may the switch to the client’s major medical insurance provider. Return to List of Questions |