Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
How often will we meet?
Can I work with you without doing EMDR?
What’s the benefit of talking with a counselor versus my spouse, friends or family?
What are some of the benefits of counseling?
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on if we are doing career work or counseling work. Some career issues like preparing for an interview or an important presentation often can be covered in a few sessions. Other work may span several months. The number of sessions depends on your interests, goals, the scope of work, your history, the quality of the client-therapist relationship, and your ability to engage in the process during session and between sessions. You do not have to commit to a certain number of sessions and you are free to end our work together at any time.
Research on the effectiveness of therapy consistently shows that the single most important factor for determining the effectiveness of therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. We heal, change and grow through our relationships with others. So when you think about the number of sessions you need to meet your goals, you need to factor in the time it takes to develop a relationship where you trust the therapist and feel comfortable expressing yourself.
My goal is to facilitate your process of meeting your counseling goals. I am conscientious about clients not becoming dependent on the counseling relationship, and I do not prolong therapy when you have met your objectives or if the process is no longer beneficial for you.
How often will we meet?Typically, we will meet every week or every other week. Frequency of sessions and session length depends on what we are working on, your schedule and your preferences.
Can I work with you without doing EMDR?Yes. The choice is yours. In addition, not all issues require desensitization and reprocessing of upsetting memories.
What’s the benefit of talking with a counselor versus my spouse, friends or family?A therapist can be more objective than a spouse, friend or family member. People who you are that close to may respond to your situation in a way that is influenced by their own needs, values, preferences and history with you. A therapist sets aside their own needs and values and is focused on supporting your needs and doing what’s in your best interest. A therapist also applies knowledge and training in counseling, psychology, human development, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and other specialties to help you understand your own experiences and facilitate meeting your goals.
What are some of the benefits of counseling?Counseling is a way to work on your emotional muscles and become emotionally stronger and healthier. Counseling can help you identify and strengthen your positive qualities, provide support during a transition, help you understand and break negative patterns, help you gain perspective on a situation, solve a problem or heal from emotional wounds or upsetting experiences. Counseling can also help you understand yourself better and become more conscious of how your history, perceptions, feelings, attitudes and behavior patterns influence how you relate to others and move through the world.
I’ll be happy to discuss your situation and questions by phone prior to you scheduling an appointment. Just give me a call at 770-310-9305 or email me at
kalpana@genuineconnection.com.
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