Parent/Caregiver Counseling
The struggle is real! The good news is that your village starts here. Are you unsure of the right way to handle your child's or teen's behavior? Is your past affecting your parenting? Have you faced a new life transition that is affecting the home? We, as humans, were created to be in community, and no one understands that more than Guiding Arrows Counseling. That is why we are here for you.
Parent and caregiver counseling sessions can be a proactive and beneficial step for those facing various challenges in their parenting journey. Here at Guiding Arrows Counseling, we support:
biological parents
adoptive parents
foster parents
single parents
grandparents
… and anyone who aims to make a positive impact on the lives of children.
Parent counseling is not only about addressing challenges in parenting but also about personal growth. Individuals can use these sessions as an opportunity to gain self-awareness, enhance their parenting skills, and become more intentional in their approach to parenting.
You don’t have to do this alone, I’m here for you!
FAQs
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Let's schedule a free 15 minute consultation so we can learn more about each other. Just fill in the information on our website.
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"Therapy is a way for kids to talk about their feelings and thoughts through play. Instead of using just words, you get to use toys, games, and art to show what's going on inside your heart and mind. The play therapist is like a friend who helps you express yourself and understand your emotions better. It's a special time just for you to play and learn how to work through hard things."
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Honestly, not much. The terms "therapy" and "counseling" are often used interchangeably, and their meanings can overlap. Therapy is a broader term that encompasses various forms of treatment for mental, emotional, or behavioral issues, while counseling implies a more focused, problem-solving approach to specific issues or challenges. Professionals providing therapy may include psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists (like here at GAC), and licensed clinical social workers. Counselors often hold titles such as licensed professional counselors (also here at GAC), marriage and family therapists, school counselors, or career counselors.
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We are a private pay practice. The short to explanation as to "Why?" is because insurance companies require a diagnosis when sometimes one is not medically necessary, billing insurance limits confidentiality, insurance controls how many sessions you are allotted, AND they determine what modalities of treatment are covered which may not be suitable for your needs. With private pay, we can create a customized treatment plan specifically catered to you and your needs. We are happy to provide a superbill for you to file with your insurance company, although there is no guarantee of coverage.
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If you are seeking services for your child, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will join the child during the first session. This is our time to get to know each other, go over confidentiality and informed consent, how therapy is conducted, discuss the reason for services, and create treatment goals.
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We are in Aledo, directly off the access road between 1187 and Ranch House Road on the corner of Bankhead and Nu Energy. We are the large office space in the Bearcat Storage parking lot. We can't wait for you to enjoy our space as much as we do!
130 Nu Energy Drive
Aledo, TX 76008 -
If you are unable to attend a session, you may cancel at least 24 hours beforehand with no charge. Cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment are charged the full session rate.