IS counseling for me?

The easy answer is YES!

Why Counseling?

At Restore, we believe that many people feel alone and insignificant. We provide a space to help you experience connection, practice authenticity, and gain tools to help you reengage your life, bravely living out your purpose. Whether you are living with anxiety, addiction, or brokenness in your relationships, counseling helps to undo the loneliness we all feel, and bring us into places of wholeness and freedom.

what is the difference between counseling and mentoring?

What a great question!! When we refer to counseling, we are referring to Masters and Doctorate level clinicians who are either in the process of getting licensed by the state or are currently already licensed to practice psychotherapy modalities. These clinicians have taken all of the necessary steps to be recognized by the state of Missouri/Iowa/Michigan as a licensed practitioner. When we refer to mentoring, Restorative Mentors/Emotional Health Professionals are professionals who have specific experience and training as it relates to anxiety, depression, trauma informed care, postpartum support, transformational growth, spiritual guidance, life transitions, college and career coaching, etc. While they are not Licensed Professional Counselors, our Restorative Mentors/Emotional Health Professionals provide the care and direction that many need during difficult seasons of life at a cost that is more affordable.

With our counselors and mentors you will experience high quality care and a person who is able to engage your story with dignity and expertise.

what should i expect during my first session?

The very first session is a little different than any other session because we have to get a lot of information/paperwork from you to discuss how we keep your information and records confidential.

This first session is more like an in-depth consultation, where we go into more detail about what to expect from counseling or mentoring, and we will both take some time to get to know each other and learn what has led you to where you are now. We also will talk about your goals for our work together, and you are able to ask us any questions you may have about the therapy process or what it’s like working with us.

what do I need to do to move or cancel an appointment?

We completely understand that things come up, therefore have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If something were to come up and you are not able to make it to your appointment, please call 573-217-6588 to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice of your appointment, you will be charged your whole session fee.

what forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash and all major credit cards.

For counseling, we are also able to provide you with a SuperBill to submit to your insurance company. If you do intend to submit to insurance, please NOTIFY us asap so that we can ensure proper documentation from the beginning. We encourage clients to speak with their insurance company directly about reimbursement options. For clients residing in Michigan, Jacob Wilhelm, LPC, can accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.

For mentoring, while these appointments cannot be submitted to insurance, clients are able use a Health Savings Account credit card to cover appointment costs.

will my session be CONFIDENTIAL?

ABSOLUTELY! Confidentiality is one of the cornerstones of therapy. Knowing that you can say anything in your session and it will remain in the room helps you feel safe and builds trust. For this reason, all therapists and mentors are legally and ethically bound to keep their sessions confidential. However, there are a few limitations to this rule. For example, if there is reason to believe that you are a danger to yourself or others, confidentiality may be broken in order to make sure that you and/or others are safe. There may also be times when we might need to consult with someone else about your treatment, such as your doctor or psychiatrist, in order to coordinate care or clarify information. In cases such as these, we will get your written permission to release or gather information about you to the other party. The last limitation occurs if we are issued a court order or subpoena or mandated to speak in court. 

What if me or my child is in a state of emergency?

If you or your child is currently experiencing active suicidal thoughts, ideations, or self-harming behaviors, it is our recommendation that you seek a higher level of care than what is offered at Restore Counseling Services. Please call 911 or visit your local ER for immediate assistance.

can i sponsor a pastor/ministry team leader/team?

Of Course! Thank you for asking! We love to be able to offer services regardless of the cost. If you would like to join with us in sponsoring an individual/couple/team, please reach out to admin@restorecounselingservices.org and write in the subject line SPONSORSHIP, and we can assist you from there!

can i join your team??

YES! If you are looking for a great place to work, intern, or gain supervision, look no further! Email your resume and cover letter to admin@restorecounseling.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

any other questions?

Feel free to contact us with any other questions that you have! We look forward to hearing from you!