Carol J. Povenmire, Ph.D

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• What's Your Story? discusses the decision to begin psychotherapy and describes how the collaborative relationship between client and therapist differs from many other kinds of helping relationships.  

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• First Steps offers strategies to locate a psychotherapist, describes ways to determine if a practitioner is licensed and in good standing with their professional boards, and discusses the benefits of working with licensed professionals.

 

• Who's Who? describes the training and educational background of various psychotherapy practitioners.  Understanding these differences helps in making decisions when choosing a psychotherapist.

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• The Right Path discusses several different theoretical approaches and treatment modalities that you may encounter in exploring psychotherapy. You will feel more confident that you have found the right fit when you choose a perspective that is compatible with your goals and understanding of your self. 

 

• Making Contact provides an overview of the process of initiating therapy, from the first phone call to request an appointment to the end of the first visit.  It offers strategies to minimize potential frustrations and provides tips to navigate the process comfortably.

 

• Considerations Of Health Insurance And Money In Psychotherapy explores the current trends in covering the cost of psychotherapy.  The benefits and consequences of using insurance are reviewed, and ethical issues with respect to billing practices are identified.  

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