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Invest in YOU! View Services OUR VISION To be the most highly regarded,
competent, professional, and ethical providers of quality psychotherapy and
psychological services in the Albemarle region. Contact Us TELEHEALTH ACG is now
offering telehealth or online Tehran. We use a HIPAA- compliant, secure video
platform. Please contact us for more information!



HERE AT ALBERMARLE COUNSELING GROUP

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF HIGH QUALITY COUNSELING AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS AND THE ALBEMARLE REGION THROUGH TIMELY
AND EFFECTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY, PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC, LIAISON, AND CONSULTATION
SERVICES. WE WANT YOU TO INVEST IN YOURSELF.


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WHO WE SERVE

CHILDREN ● ADOLESCENTS ● ADULTS ● GERIATRICS ● GROUPS ● COUPLES ● FAMILIES ●
MILITARY ● THE SCHOOLS ● THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY ● EMPLOYEES ● EMPLOYERS





GENERAL QUESTIONS



WHAT IS COUNSELING?

Counseling can involve short-term problem resolution or longer, more intensive
psychotherapy. It can be useful to those with mild difficulty in their lives as
well as those with more serious or longstanding problems. A variety of concerns,
such as relationships, self-image, depression, values, and eating disorders can
be discussed in counseling.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED COUNSELING?

From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times when we may need
help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us
feel overwhelmed. When you are experiencing these types of difficulties, you may
benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional.
Professional counselors offer the caring, expert assistance that we often need
during these stressful times. A counselor can help you identify your problems
and assist you in finding the best ways to cope with the situation by changing
behaviors that contribute to the problem or by finding constructive ways to deal
with a situation that is beyond your personal control. Professional counselors
offer help in addressing many situations that cause emotional stress, including,
but not limited to:

– Anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders

– Family and relationship issues

– Sexual abuse and domestic violence

– Eating disorders

– Career change and job stress

– Social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness

– Adapting to life transitions

– The death of a loved one

– Spend 5 out of 7 days feeling unhappy

– Regularly cannot sleep at night

– Are taking care of a parent or a child and the idea crosses your mind that you
may want to hit that person

– Place an elder in a nursing home or in alternative care

– Have lost someone or something (such as a job)

– Have a chronic or acute medical illness

– Can no longer prioritize what is most important in your life

– Feel that you can no longer manage your stress

WHAT ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY?

Counseling services are confidential. We will not give any information to anyone
without your written consent. Our records are defined as confidential medical
records by both state and federal law. We keep records for seven years, and then
they are shredded. There are a few exceptions to the rules of confidentiality.
These include cases of child or elder abuse or neglect, court orders to release
information, or situations where we believe the client is a serious and
immediate danger to self or others. Please feel free to discuss your questions
about privacy and confidentiality with your counselor.

HOW LONG DOES COUNSELING TAKE?

Ideally, counseling is terminated when the problem that you pursued counseling
for becomes more manageable or is resolved. However, some insurance companies
and managed care plans may limit the number of sessions for which they pay. You
should check with your health plan to find out more about any limitations in
your coverage. During the first few counseling sessions your counselor should
also discuss the length of treatment that may be needed to achieve your goals.

WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?

Play is the natural way that children understand their world, express thoughts
and feelings, develop social skills and learn self-mastery. Child Centered Play
Therapy is a medium for children to express their feelings, explore
relationships, and talk about their experiences, wishes, anxieties, and feelings
in a natural way. Children often have difficulty trying to say in words what
they feel or how experiences have affected them. Through toys and art materials,
children can show their inner feelings by the toys they choose and how they play
with them. The Play Therapist simply observes these actions, follows the child’s
lead, and allows the toys to explain what the child is going through. In
addition, play allows children to feel safe and comfortable and a relationship
of trust develops for the child and the Play Therapist, allowing for
transformation

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT A COUNSELING SESSION?

It is normal and natural to feel nervous or anxious at your first counseling
session. We understand that it takes a lot of courage to come share your
emotions and life experiences with someone you have just met. We aim to make the
counseling atmosphere comfortable and free from judgment. Depending on your
needs, Albemarle Counseling Group works with you to set goals, change behaviors,
maximize your potential, improve relationships and make positive changes in your
life.

MARITAL COUNSELING: HOW DOES IT WORK?

Marriage counseling, also called couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy.
Marriage counseling helps couples — married or not — recognize and resolve
conflicts and improve their relationships. Through marriage counseling, you can
make thoughtful decisions about rebuilding your relationship or, in some cases,
going your separate ways.

Marriage counseling is usually provided by clinical social workers or licensed
therapists known as marriage and family therapists.

Marriage counseling typically includes both partners, but sometimes one partner
chooses to work with a therapist alone. The specific treatment plan depends on
the situation.


TELEHEALTH




We take the health and well-being of our clients, families, and staff very
seriously. Resultantly, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
pandemic.

 

As a result of COVID, our lives have changed. Our dedication to our patients has
not. In seeing with current recommendations, we are now offering telehealth or
online Tehran. We use a HIPAA- compliant, secure video platform.

 

Most healthcare plans provide coverage for teletherapy just like in-office
therapy. Even if you think you don’t have coverage for telehealth, contact us,
as we continue to get updates from insurance plans expanding telehealth benefits
during covid-19.


WE ARE LOCATED CONVENIENTLY 2.5 MILES NORTH, PAST THE ALBEMARLE HOSPITAL.
BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT TO BE SEEN DURING THE WORKDAY, WE
OFFER TREATMENT SERVICES AS LATE AS 5:30 P.M. FOR MOST THERAPY SERVICES, WE ARE
ABLE TO SET UP AN INITIAL APPOINTMENT WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. WE DO OUR BEST
TO GIVE PROMPT, CARING, CONFIDENTIAL AND MOST OF ALL, HELPFUL COUNSELING TO OUR
CLIENTS.






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1129 Horseshoe Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-8507
Phone: 252-335-2018
Fax: 252-335-9521
albemarlecounseling1@gmail.com



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