Sunnyside Counseling Offices, LLC

Professional Private Practices

Depression Screen

FAQ

You may have some questions about the counseling experience. Listed below are some commonly asked questions. If you do not find adequate answers to your questions here, please be sure and talk to your counselor about your concerns.

How do I make an appointment?
What will happen when I call?
How much does an hour-long appointment cost?
How often do people see a counselor?
How long do people stay in counseling?
Will other people be told I am seeing a counselor?

Q: How do I make an appointment?

A. You have three choices: 1) call Sunnyside Counseling Offices at (503) 257-7572 , 2) e-mail us at sunnyside@q.com, or 3) contact one of the counselors who work here (you can read about each of us by clicking on About Us in the navigation section).

Q: What will happen when I call?

A: You will be asked several questions that only take about 5-10 minutes of your time to answer. We will let you know if we can help you with your concern. If we can't, we'll give you some suggestions of other counselors or agencies that may be better equipped to help you. If you reach voice mail, please leave a message asking us to call you. We'll need to know your name, number and a good time to return your call.

Q: How much does an hour-long appointment cost?

A. Each counselor has his or her own fee schedule. We all try to be fair in setting fees that can be paid out-of-pocket.

Q: How often do people see a counselor?

A: Most counselors suggest their clients have weekly appointments at first in order to make a good start on addressing problems. After the root of the problem and severity are understood, clients may come in every two weeks while they are applying new ways of managing those problems.

Q: How long do people stay in counseling?

A: The length of time needed to address problems varies. Some problems that are not long-standing do not require more than 6-10 sessions. If a problem has been around for a while, it may take more time to change old patterns of coping to new, more effective approaches. You can discuss how long you may need to be in counseling during your first appointment.

Q: Will other people be told I am seeing a counselor?

A: Not unless you choose to tell them. All communication between a client and counselor is confidential. Your file will be kept in a secure place and only under very rare and limited circumstances will any information be disclosed without your knowledge or consent.

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