Individual Counseling for Adults
What can I expect from counseling?
Counseling seeks to help clients change behavior, attitudes, and/or perceptions about themselves, others, and the world around them. During counseling, we seek to stimulate growth. Counselors seek to arouse the belief that help is possible, correct erroneous beliefs about the world, develop competencies in social living, and help clients accept themselves as persons of worth.
Counselors ask: "What is the problem? Should I intervene and try to help you? What could I do to help?" Sometimes, counselors might tell people what to do, but counselors use skillful questioning to help clients resolve their own problems.
In counseling, we attempt to:
Individuals seeking to enter a counseling relationship can expect to gain some benefits from the process. These benefits often include lessening of unpleasant feelings and/or destructive lifestyle choices. Occasionally during the process of counseling, some of those feelings temporarily increase. That can be considered normal, but if they do not decrease, you are asked to please notify Ms. Wheeler
Counseling seeks to help clients change behavior, attitudes, and/or perceptions about themselves, others, and the world around them. During counseling, we seek to stimulate growth. Counselors seek to arouse the belief that help is possible, correct erroneous beliefs about the world, develop competencies in social living, and help clients accept themselves as persons of worth.
Counselors ask: "What is the problem? Should I intervene and try to help you? What could I do to help?" Sometimes, counselors might tell people what to do, but counselors use skillful questioning to help clients resolve their own problems.
In counseling, we attempt to:
- teach skills, including social skills
- encourage recognition and expression of emotion
- give support in times of needs
- teach responsibility
- instill insight
- guide as decisions are made
- help clients mobilize inner and environmental resources in times of crises
- teach problem solving skills
- increase competence and self-actualization
Individuals seeking to enter a counseling relationship can expect to gain some benefits from the process. These benefits often include lessening of unpleasant feelings and/or destructive lifestyle choices. Occasionally during the process of counseling, some of those feelings temporarily increase. That can be considered normal, but if they do not decrease, you are asked to please notify Ms. Wheeler
How much does counseling for adults cost?
Individual Counseling – First Session (50-75 minutes) ….. $150
Individual Counseling – Regular Session (50 minutes) ….. $125
Visit the Fees & Payment page for more information.
Insurance information
Ms. Wheeler is on many of the most popular insurance panels including, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare , Aetna and others. She is also on several EAPs (Employee Assistance Program). Mrs. Wheeler also takes Medicaid through BC/BS, Select Health, Molina and Cenpatico.
Low Cost Counseling Options
Occasionally Ms. Wheeler will work with an intern who will offer sessions for clients at a reduced cost ($40-$60/session).
How do I arrange for Counseling?
Contact Helen Wheeler by Phone: (843) 763-5837; Fax: (803) 753-0134; or Email: [email protected].
Where is the Center for Families?
We are located at 1064 Gardner Rd. #103 Garden View Office Park Charleston, SC 29407, Visit the Contact & Location page for more information.
Individual Counseling – First Session (50-75 minutes) ….. $150
Individual Counseling – Regular Session (50 minutes) ….. $125
Visit the Fees & Payment page for more information.
Insurance information
Ms. Wheeler is on many of the most popular insurance panels including, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare , Aetna and others. She is also on several EAPs (Employee Assistance Program). Mrs. Wheeler also takes Medicaid through BC/BS, Select Health, Molina and Cenpatico.
Low Cost Counseling Options
Occasionally Ms. Wheeler will work with an intern who will offer sessions for clients at a reduced cost ($40-$60/session).
How do I arrange for Counseling?
Contact Helen Wheeler by Phone: (843) 763-5837; Fax: (803) 753-0134; or Email: [email protected].
Where is the Center for Families?
We are located at 1064 Gardner Rd. #103 Garden View Office Park Charleston, SC 29407, Visit the Contact & Location page for more information.
