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I offer the following services for adults as well as adolescents 14 + with parental consent:

Marriage & Couples Counseling/Coaching
(45-50 minutes)
Premarital & Post-divorce Counseling
(45-50 minutes)
Group Therapy
(90 minutes weekly for 10 weeks)
Individual Counseling/Coaching
 Adults (all ages) & Adolescents (13 and up)
(45-50 minutes)
Family Counseling
(45-50 minutes)
Double Sessions
(2 X 45 mins)
>ideal for clients who live far away and can’t come in as often but want effectiveness
Phone Counseling/Coaching
(30 minutes or 50 minutes)
> read here for more info on effectiveness of
>ideal for a client with a sick child, one who is unable to make it to office for whatever reason, or for the person who wants to remain more anonymous
eCounseling
(billed in 15 minute increments)
>only offered to NEW clients
> see below for more information
Coaching (coming soon)
>Personal life coaching as well as corporate training

Issues covered for all services:

>>Anger management which includes increasing emotional self-awareness of other emotional roots
>>Depression (including bipolar disorder)
>>Addictions including but not limited to Eating Disorders (including compulsive overeating), Gambling, Sex Addictions & Drugs/Alcohol
 > Click here for link to eating disorder resources
 > Addiction quiz included in above links
>>Anxiety/panic disorder including but not limited to phobias, panic attacks, and social anxiety
>>Career struggles/burnout and understanding your God-given talents and gifts
>>Personality (Axis II) disorders such as borderline, narcissistic, avoidant, dependent, etc, and just about anything else
>>Recovery from childhood sexual/physical/emotional abuse,, homosexuality, and other past traumatic events
>>Perfectionism and its debilitating effect on self and loved ones
>>Parenting issues dealing with blended families & parents being on the same page!
>>Spiritual issues and freedom from religious bondage & persecution
>>Stress management and identifying real source of stress vs. just a band-aid approach
>>Adolescent issues such as self-mutilation, unordinary rebelliousness, relationships, self-image, suicidal ideation, etc. I am very down to earth, so most find me very easy to relate.
 >Male teens can sometimes be more challenging at first since talking is not their thing; so I find other ways to relate to them initially and that requires more time in the beginning.
 >Click here for more info

As far as counseling services go, I consider myself a specialist in men’s struggle with pornography and sex addiction, men and women’s recovery from childhood abuse, and getting to the roots of vs. just “managing”, anxiety/depressive disorders.

 Addiction problems (whatever the “drug of choice”) are all alike in the root problems but are all treated in different ways depending on the client.
--How do you know if you are really a “sex addict”? Or how do you know you are not just over-sexed? Are there signs and symptoms? Does anyone have to know for you to get better if you are an addict? Do you have to attend a 12-step group like AA or Celebrate Recovery, really? These are questions I am routinely asked and the only way to determine the seriousness of any addiction is for me to evaluate you. 

I also like to provide relief for those wanting out of bondage/guilt-ridden decision making processes of “Christian”/false beliefs that are not Biblically accurate. My caseload consists as well of probably 50% of married couples.

I received training in a Day Program/Intensive Outpatient setting where I saw clients struggling with everything mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically one can imagine. The only client I will usually refer out is a child or someone not suitable for Outpatient Counseling (such as someone who has become psychotic). I see men and women of various ages.

eCounseling

What IS eCounseling?

So now there’s eCounseling? So there’s coaching, counseling, now online counseling you may be asking? Which one is right for me? eCounseling (Electronic Counseling) is basically counseling via email as for my services. It seems as though everything, including counseling, is passing through the web. Whether you or I like it or not, it is where we are heading in the 21st century.
I have found some are more comfortable to talk via email the first time for various reasons. The biggest reason being shame or embarrassment over an issue. This is not the most effective way to do therapy really but often good as a starting point for some. So if you are interested, read on below. The biggest benefit here is help is just an email away!
** Please understand the limitations here and realize I do not provide this as a recommended substitution for face-to-face therapy.

What are advantages of eCounsel?:

· You can write an email to your counselor anytime, 24 hours a day (although you won’t get a reply immediately since we sleep and have a life too!).
· No scheduling necessary
· It’s cheaper
· It is great if you would rather not visit a counselor in your home town
· You may just need some quick coaching that can’t wait for an appointment
· You don’t have to drive to your appointment and spend gas money
· Clients often feel more comfortable, anonymous, and safe during counseling sessions. This helps you be honest and productive
· Instead of having 50 minutes to tell your story, you have as much time as you need to write to your counselor
· Putting your thoughts in writing often encourages good introspection and mindfulness
· When ideas are in writing, you and your counselor can pay close attention to your words and feelings while still engaged in conversation
· You are always in control of when you send your email and how you want to articulate thoughts..
· As the counseling process evolves, text of past sessions is proof of your progress toward your goals.

What are the biggest disadvantages of eCounsel?

· Probably the biggest disadvantage is the lack of human contact, which I believe is necessary for true healing to occur ultimately in most counseling situations. But it’s a great place to start if you are initially hesitant to come
· There is no sure-way to 100% guarantee privacy although we can do the best we can. There are too many geeky hackers out there that have nothing else better to do!
· Written exchanges do not allow one another to see all the non-verbals, which is over 90% of our communication. So if you eCounsel with me, please be clear and HONEST.
· Although you may send an email whenever you like, you most often will not get an immediate response. When in a crisis, this is not advantageous!
>I am notified on my SAFe-mail account when I have a message, including nights and weekends.

Security & eCounseling
 

> This is as secure as you want it to be; basically, don’t show your therapy emails to others (have password-protected computer) and you’ll be good!
> What about unsecured emails sent? Are they encrypted? Typically no, so I have provided you access to the following link below to learn more about a secure email site:

SAFe-mail.net

>This site will tell you all about how to share secure emails. It is free and takes only a minute (literally) to sign up. It is also required if you want to pursue eCounseling with Daehnert Counseling LLP.

Fees

> Click here to see fees for eCounseling

Confidentiality

>The same confidentiality applies here as it would in normal therapy. In fact, you will have a file as well with your records kept in it. When clients sign up for eCounseling, they will often times eventually come in person to therapy. So the biggest difference with ECounseling compared to face to face therapy is the way in which it is done.

If you are ready to take the eCounsel plunge, follow steps below...

1. Click on following Form link below to be directed to page where you will fill out the standard form I have all new clients fill out for the first visit. Just do step #1 on that page.
Form
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2. Sign up for your secure account where we will exchange emails
SAFe-mail.net
>Be sure and download the symphony tool so that you have your account accessible right off your desktop on your computer
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3. For payment, I will need you to send me an email from your new SAFe-mail account to mine which is dcllp@safe-mail.net.
>Click here for payment instructions/fees
>You will soon receive a confirmation email from me verifying that I have received your secure payment and that the funds did go through.
>You will also receive a payment receipt via your safe-mail account.
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4. You will need to download the following forms now and agree with the terms:

Rights & Responsibilities

eCounseling Policies

** If you are under 18 years of age and want to eCounsel, you must have a parent download above forms and then email me so that I have permission to visit with you.
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NOW YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN eCOUNSELING! FROM YOUR NEW SAFe_mail ACCOUNT, JUST SEND ME A TEST EMAIL TO MAKE SURE WE ARE READY TO GO. SEND TO dcllp@safe-mail.net. I WILL THEN REPLY TO YOUR SAEe-mail.net ACCOUNT AND THE SESSION BEGINS.

** IF YOU WOULD LIKE A GUARANTEED TIME TO TALK WITH ME USING eCOUNSELING, YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO MY SCHEDULE AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT ON-LINE. THIS WAY YOU KNOW YOU HAVE ME FOR 30 OR 50 MINUTES AT A CERTAIN TIME DURING THAT DAY. CLICK ON LINK BELOW AND IT WILL DIRECT YOU TO MY ONLINE SCHEDULE **

  SCHEDULE ONLINE HERE

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT HERE IS NOT NECESSARY TO DO eCOUNSELING, JUST AN ADDED CONVENIENCE TO YOU IF YOU WANT A SET, GUARANTEED TIME WITH ME.
> Please note however you will be charged a higher rate as if this is face to face counseling

THERAPISTS’ CORNER

> This group is designed to assist one another as therapists with resources. You must be licensed to join. How many times have you had a question about board requirements or maybe wanted to know where to earn more CEU's? Therapists are often on an island and this group is designed to be a resource/support system. <

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Starting your own practice? If so and you need some help, let me know as I have had to learn things on my own. You may have questions like: Do I form a corporation? How do I structure my taxes and what software should I use? What about marketing especially if I want to be a cash-only practice? Do I hire a receptionist? See my fees

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101 W. McDermott  Allen, TX. 75013
214-495-0008--office and fax # (Call first for fax)  
www.daehnertcounseling.com