Vivian Carol, RN., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Distance Credentialed Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
THE FIRST HALF HOUR IS FREE!
Counseling by Telephone Appointment
(704) 366-3777
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Telephone Counseling
The first half hour is free!
In-Office Counseling,
Charlotte, NC
About Vivian
Local Map
Pricing
Contact Vivian
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- You may feel shy or embarrassed about seeking a counselor. Perhaps if you were not in a face-to-face situation, it would be less threatening to you.
- You may prefer
the privacy and simplicity afforded by therapy at home or in your
office. It would be unlikely that you would knowingly encounter
your therapist in the path of your daily life.
- Savings on gasoline and time for those who are more than 30 minutes from a traditional counselor.
- Flexible Hours, accommodating all US time zones.
- Three-way calling is
available if you wish to include someone else in your therapy.
- You might be on vacation or an extended trip away from your home territory.
- Perhaps you travel for a living and cannot manage the weekday hours of local therapists.
- "One hour" of phone therapy actually equals 60 minutes, rather than 45 as is commonly interpreted by all insurance companies.
- The first 30 minutes per phone is free, meant for the purpose of determining counseling compatibility.
- Vivian covers the cost for all long distance calls in the US.
Potential disadvantages of telephone counseling
- Some need the
presence of the therapist for the visual feedback.
- Currently insurance companies will not allow coverage for telephone counseling, even though it is with a professionally credentialed therapist.
- A distance therapist cannot be in the room with you during an emergency. However, a distance counselor may be able to arrange for a quick telephone appointment if you are struggling.
- This is not a workable framework for children under the age of 16.
- Telephone consulting is payable in advance of the appointment. You may choose to pay via your credit card through the PayPal site (see pricing page). If you prefer, you may send a check in advance to the office address (see contact Vivian).
- Cell phone use may
not be totally confidential.