FAQs

Please have a look at the frequently asked questions and their comprehensive answers provided below. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch using the "contact" page. 

What can I expect from therapy?

It’s normal to still have some concerns and feelings about therapy, even after you make a decision to start. Therapy is about having a good connection with a therapist that listens to you, ask you questions, and that you can get unbiased feedback from. In therapy, you are the driver of the car – you decide where you will go when. We are guides offering feedback about patterns and signs we may see. Together we help you to reach your goals.

What can I expect from a first session?

During the first session we will work on getting to know each other. We will ask questions to get to know you and we can talk about questions you have for me. Your therapist will go over confidentiality and other parts of therapy. You are never forced to answer a question and you have the right to decline answering if you wish not to. You may be asked to complete an assessment. Together we will discuss if therapy is a good fit and next steps. 

How can I start working with you?

You can call or text the direct phone number for Mind Grove Therapy Services (MGTS) at 269-818-8511, or send an email to admin@mindgrove-ts.com.

How will I know if you're the right therapist/organization for me?

The first step is having a short phone consultation. We typically suggest making a 15 minute appointment and we can determine if we are a good fit for you. There is no obligation to remain in therapy with us. We appreciate when people communicate honestly, that they do not want to continue with an MGTS therapist.  We can then offer some names of other therapists or organizations to help you get the care you need.

Do you prescribe medication?

The short answer is NO. We are not prescribing health providers. We do, however, help you decide if medication is right for you if you are expressing concerns over a prescription from another healthcare provider. We also work with you and your doctors as a team if you sign documentation allowing for MGTS to communicate with your healthcare provider/ provider's team.

Are my sessions confidential?

Yes, your sessions are completely confidential. In rare circumstances we will be required by law to report abuse, neglect, and/or actual harm or even intent to harm self or others.  As a licensed healthcare provider in the state of Michigan, we adhere to all HIPPA laws and ethical standards associated with our individual licenses. 

​*Note: I understand there is a stigma around mental health that may create a fear of others knowing you are seeking counseling.. If we see you out in public, we will not acknowledge you unless you specify otherwise or acknowledge us first.

What types of therapy do you offer?

The "Home" tab briefly outlines areas of specialty. All practices used are evidence based, meaning that substantial research has been done on these therapeutic interventions and treatments. We offer in person sessions or virtual/telehealth sessions.

How does counseling help?

When a counseling relationship is working well, clients experience new insights into their situations, clearer thinking, increased energy, better understanding of their feelings and needs, release of troubling emotions that have held them back or been confusing, and a greater sense of wholeness and peace within themselves.  Therapy is a process, and a working partnership develops between client and therapist.  Therapy is not always comfortable or straightforward as difficult emotions and ways of being often have to be sorted through in order for new energy and change to appear.  Clients should feel comfortable with their therapist and be able to ask about whatever is on their mind regarding the process.  In spite of the uncomfortable emotions experienced, clients we have worked with feel that the temporary pain of the working through process is well worth leaving behind the continual pain of living the way they had previously.