WELCOME MARRIED COUPLES

All couples experience conflict. For some it’s battles about money; for others it’s a breakdown in communication or little to no intimate connection.  Over time unresolved issues become major tensions and often expose hidden cracks within a relationship.

Couples counseling/ mentoring can help you gain a greater understanding of your relationship, resolve conflicts and work through life/marriage challenges. It’s a process that allows you the freedom and privacy to discuss issues that are often painful or difficult to discuss and tackle on your own.

If this is your first experience with couples counseling, you might feel a bit nervous or apprehensive. That’s totally ok! We are here to pray with and for you, support you and do our very best to help you maneuver this season in your marriage.

READY TO GET STARTED? Follow these 3 easy steps.

  1. Read & sign the Policy Review below.

  2. Complete the Couples Intake Form

  3. Submit your payment & Schedule your first session.

STILL IN LOVE POLICY REVIEW

TIME COMMITMENT

Counseling sessions are generally held on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 75 minutes each session. As we discover and set personal goals and gain momentum in the counseling process; the frequency of the sessions may increase or decrease.

CANCELLATION POLICY: It is our desire to be a good steward of the time and resources of this counseling ministry. Therefore, we request a 24 hour notice if you wish to cancel or are unable to keep an appointment. Failing to notify of a cancellation 2 or more times, may result in terminating your counseling services with no refund.

INVESTMENT

Your investment is: $375 per couple for 4 (75 minute) sessions.

Why the 4 session investment? When your marriage is healthy and thriving - it is the gift that keeps on giving.
Every couple is different and has unique needs for guidance and support. On average, couples generally work between three months to one year, with many finishing within 12-15 sessions. Generally, within the first 4 sessions, couples will have some insight into what is going on in their relationship, where improvements are needed, and how we will go about helping you to make those improvements. After the first 4 sessions, we will assess next steps.

2 Payment Options:

#1) Installments: $187.50 due before scheduling your first session and the remaining balance before your 3rd session.

#2) Pay the investment in full.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidentially is an important aspect of the counseling process, and we will carefully guard the information you entrust to us. We will keep confidential anything disclosed during our sessions, with the following exceptions: a) you direct something to be shared with someone else, b) we have reason to believe you are in imminent danger of harming yourself or others, c) we are ordered by a court of law to disclose information, d) you report abuse or neglect of a child, or a handicapped or elderly person (by you or someone else).

ENVIRONMENT

All counseling sessions are held via Zoom. Here are a few guidelines to make the most of your online counseling experience.

1. Both parties must be present during each session. (Same location is not required)

2. Location matters. Find a comfortable, well lit place to settle in. Be creative if needed; go outside or sit in your car. If possible, place your device on a solid surface, with you seated in front of it. Please refrain from walking around performing other duties during your session.

3. Try to protect your privacy. In order to maintain confidentiality, inform those within your household that you are in an important meeting and need to not be disturbed. Additionally, limit your distractions. · Turn off notifications on the device you are using and remove other devices from your vicinity. Other noise and visual distractions should be limited as much as possible (pets, children, potential interruptions).

4. Dress for the public eye. Couples are encouraged to dress comfortably, but in normal public attire.

5. Internet connectivity is REQUIRED.. Having adequate Internet access/connection ensure sessions go uninterrupted.

COMMUNICATIONS

Not all forms of communication are considered confidential. We prefer not to communicate through mobile phone, text messaging or social media site messaging, such as Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. These sites are not secure and may compromise your confidentiality. The best way to get in touch in between sessions is through E-mail.

CONSENT TO SERVICES

I hereby grant permission for Still in Love assigned staff to render counseling services to me and the names listed on the Counseling Intake Form.

I am aware that the services provided are from a Biblical perspective.

I also understand that Still In Love Counseling may terminate services for noncompliance with the plan of care and/or agreed upon administrative issues, failure to keep or cancel appointments, violent behavior, threats of violence, involvement in criminal behavior, or for other similar issues.

Please type your name on the line below to indicate the following:

  • You have read the policies in this document;

  • You agree with and understand each of these policies;

  • You agree to submit the requested payment amounts; and

  • You are enrolling yourself and your spouse into counseling of your own wills.