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Elon Forum

A blog dedicated to the journey of finding a therapist, and all of the questions that come along the way.


Below are articles written by Stacey (Schwenker) Mayo (LMFT), licensed therapist and co-founder of Garden City Center, LLC.

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Concluding a Therapy Season Well

You’ve decided to end your season of therapy, so how do you do it? I suggest 3 main buckets of thought to help you as you prepare to...

What will a first therapy session be like?

Every therapist approaches their first session in their own unique way. I recommend that you ask your prospective therapist what their...

What is my responsibility in finding a therapist?

It's overwhelming! Let's start with some honesty - finding a therapist is so incredibly hard. As one friend described it, "It's like...

Questions to ask a perspective therapist

You’ve done the work of finding a therapist to connect with and now you’ve got them on the phone. What do you want to know? Here are some...

Can I work with a therapist in another state?

Therapists are licensed by a state board. Legally this means that they must see clients who are physically located in that state. This...

Do I have to talk about my family? Or my past?

No. And yes... Let’s start with no: You don’t have to do anything. Ever. And especially not in therapy. I’m a big proponent of...

Pastoral Counselor vs. Licensed Therapist

In the broader Christian world, specifically in America, there are sometimes two strands of care that are similar, but different:...

Can I be a Christian and go to therapy?

Shouldn’t praying and reading the Bible be enough? Aren’t my challenges just a product of not being faithful enough? The questions above...

How can therapy be helpful? What can it do?

Compassionate Listening Therapy is a space to share all of your thoughts, ideas, and stories in a non-judgmental and non-agenda space....

Who can prescribe medication?

Only professionals with a medical license can prescribe medication. Typically this looks like a general practitioner (an MD), a nurse...

Why doesn't every therapist take insurance?

While every therapist is different, there are often a number of client-focused reasons for choosing to be unaffiliated with any health...

Incorporating Christian Faith in Therapy

Every therapist who is open about their faith (Christian or other) has their own personal stance on if and how they incorporate faith...

What do I do if my therapist disappoints me?

This will likely happen. Therapists are humans who are imperfect and disappoint others at times. You may want to tell your therapist...

Will my therapist keep confidentiality?

By law, licensed therapists are required to maintain confidentiality and keep your records private, as they are considered part of your...

How do I quit therapy?

Decision-Making and Preparing: Ask yourself, “How do I know I want to quit?” What are the clues and guidance you are using in this...

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