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Pre Screening
Are We A Good Fit for Counseling or Coaching Services?
It is important to have a comfortable, strong therapeutic alliance with your Counselor/Coach. Sometimes it takes a few sessions to get to know your Provider’s personality and approach. However, here are a few tips beforehand to see if we are a good fit for Counseling or Coaching sessions. If you determine after reviewing these guidelines that we are not a good fit for either, I recommend searching for Therapists or Psychologists at:
or for Coaches at https://coachingfederation.org/find-a-coach
Another easy way to know if I am eligible to be your Counselor vs Coach is based on where you live due to state regulatory laws. At this time, I am only licensed to provide mental health services (Counseling) for residents in the state of Florida. That will soon be changing, as the Compact Bill has been passed, which will soon allow me to practice Mental Health Counseling in additional states.
In the meantime, if you live outside of Florida, consider Coaching services, which are more short-term and solution-focused – no diagnosis is provided. I can provide Coaching services (as appropriate) no matter where you live geographically due to the absence of state regulatory laws at this time for Coaching.
Check out my FAQ page for more info on the differences between Counseling and Coaching services to help determine which one is best for you. We will also discuss this during the free consultation phone call.
We Are a Good Fit If……
- You are an adult between ages 25-75 seeking individual Counseling or Coaching
- You are paneled with United Healthcare/Optum, Aetna, Oscar, or Oxford insurance (Counseling clients only). As a courtesy, I can submit to your insurance company (if you do not participate in one of the insurance plans listed above) for partial reimbursement as long as your plan includes Out of Network benefits. Self Pay rate is $150 per session if you do not have insurance or are a Coaching client outside of the state of Florida. Coaching Packages are available for Coaching clients to save money per session, please inquire during our consultation.
- You are OK with Telehealth visits only through Zoom or Phone as my practice is 100% virtual (with the exception of case-by-case basis Home Visits in Bradenton/Sarasota area)
- I qualify and specialize in the area of Counseling or Coaching you are seeking. My website gives detailed information regarding my Areas of Specialization, and you are encouraged to contact me to ask any questions. This is also further established in the free 15-minute consultation.
- You are ready and willing to work on making changes in your life!
- You enjoy some humor mixed in your sessions – laughing is great medicine!
- You are looking for a Holistic approach, where we discuss the Mind-Body Connection, as well as Spirit (this part is optional)
- You are looking to incorporate your Christian beliefs into the sessions (this is an optional service, never a requirement)
We Might NOT Be a Good Fit If…..
- You are under the age of 25 or over the age of 75
- You are seeking couples or family therapy sessions. I provide individual therapy only.
- You have insurance coverage other than United Healthcare/Optum, Oxford, Oscar, and Aetna and your plan does NOT include Out of Network benefits (applies to Therapy clients only). My Self Pay rate (without insurance and for Coaching clients) is $150 per session.
- You would like to have In-Person sessions at an office location and do NOT wish to do Telehealth/Phone sessions (Home Visits available on a case-by-case basis in Bradenton/Sarasota area)
- I lack training in the area of specialization you are seeking (please refer to my Areas of Specialization page for more info on what types of services I provide)
- You are seeking someone for talk therapy but are not interested in making the necessary changes in your life to improve the situation. Part of my job is to listen and to validate your feelings and experiences, and the other equally important part is to help you change the unhealthy behaviors that are no longer serving you. If you are not interested in self-improvement skills, you may wish to continue to search for another Therapist who will provide talk therapy only.
- You are currently using addictive substances and need help to get clean/sober. I can help with Long Term Sobriety, as long as you have at least 6 months clean/sober and have preferably completed an Inpatient or Intensive Outpatient Program first.
- You have been diagnosed with either of the Personality Disorders below, or may have related symptoms/behaviors.
I do not specialize in the following Personality Disorders:
Borderline Personality Disorder – If you think you may have or have previously been diagnosed with this disorder, I recommend to continue searching on www.psychologytoday.com for a Therapist who specializes in Personality Disorders. For reference of the characteristics of this disorder, please see this assessment here, or schedule a consultation with me to discuss further (click the button below).
Histrionic Personality Disorder – Same as above, I do not specialize in this area. Please refer to this assessment here if you are unsure, or schedule a consultation (click the button below).
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – I specialize in trauma recovery services for those who are healing from a breakup or divorce from a partner who exhibits Narcissistic traits/behaviors; however, I do not work with Narcissistic Personality Disorder directly.
If you are currently living with a partner or family member who exhibits narcissistic traits (see Breakup/Divorce Recovery for more information on Narcissistic behaviors), I may need to refer you to your local Domestic Abuse Program or to another Therapist depending on the nature of the abuse and your desire to remain in the relationship, but we will discuss your current situation further in the complimentary phone consultation to accurately assess your needs.
Please contact 1 800 799-SAFE 24 hours a day to be connected with your nearest Domestic Abuse Outpatient Program or Emergency Shelter if needed.
Anti-Social Personality Disorder – Same as above, see Breakup/Divorce Recovery for more information on Antisocial behaviors
Please click the button below if you are ready to schedule your free 15-minute consultation or to ask further questions to see if Counseling or Coaching is right for you!
Have some questions first?
You can always email me directly at coaching@leahpetrucci.com
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