There Are So Many Albuquerque Counseling Services...How Do I Know Where to Start?

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With so many Albuquerque Counseling Services to choose from, it can be confusing.  MindfulCounseling LLC gives you some tips on how to get started.

What Should I Look For When Choosing An Albuquerque Counselor?

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MindfulCounseling LLChelps you determine what you should look for when choosing an Albuquerque Counselor.

My Partner & I Are Looking For Couples Counseling in Albuquerque. What Should We Expect?

Couples Counseling in Albuquerque
Are you looking for Couples Counseling in Albuquerque?  MindfulCounseling LLC helps you to understand what you can expect as you begin the process of couples counseling.  

I Want To Start Individual Counseling in Albuquerque but I'm Feeling Anxious.  What Will It Be Like?

Albuquerque Individual Counseling
If you are wanting to start Individual Counseling in Albuquerque but are anxious, MindfulCounseling LLC helps you understand how the process starts and what it will be like. 
Q - How do I schedule an appointment?
First verify if we have available an appointment that would work on an ongoing basis with your schedule.  This information is posted in the APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY  tab.  If you see a suitable appointment follow the instructions on how to submit your INTEREST form. 

Q - Can I walk in to your office and see a counselor?    
Neither of our two office locations are set up to receive walk-ins and all services are provided during previously scheduled appointments.  Before you can schedule an appointment, you will need to establish as a new client.  

Q - Why do I have to submit an INTEREST form?    
Our administrative team is tasked with making sure a prospective new client's therapeutic need, availability for weekly appointments and preferences of billing, office location, and therapist, are available.  To complete this task we have developed a process where prospective new clients can provide the necessary information to establish as a new client.    

Q - Can Mindful Counseling tell me what my insurance will pay?
When a client requests that Mindful Counseling bill an insurance policy, a two step verification of the policy's mental health, office visit benefits is required.  The client completes the first step by contacting their insurance company to verify their policy's mental health, office visit benefits and completing the insurance section of the INTEREST form.  Once our office receives a completed INTEREST form, our office manager will complete the second step by contacting the insurance company and verifying the policy's mental health, office visit benefits.  Once step two is complete, Mindful Counseling can proceed with establishing the individual as a new client.    

Q - Can I talk with a therapist before sending my INTEREST form, just to see if they meet my need?
Mindful Counseling's therapists do not offer initial phone consultations with potential new clients.  If you have questions or concerns regarding determining if a therapist would be a right fit for you, you can review our therapist bios posted in the ABOUT OUR THERAPISTS tab or contact our office manager with your specific question.  

Q - Does Mindful Counseling offer counseling in Spanish or any other language?
Mindful Counseling doesn't currently have a therapist on staff who speaks fluent Spanish or any other language, aside from American-English.

Q - What age of clients does Mindful Counseling accept?  
Mindful Counseling primarily accepts ages 18+, however a few of our counselors will see adolescents, ages 13+ on a case by case basis and the adolescent must be willing to participate in the therapeutic process and weekly counseling sessions.  For ages 12 and younger we recommend you search for a child or play therapist.  You can search for an alternate provider on psychologytoday.com.  

​Q - What is the age for consent for mental health treatment in New Mexico?
14 years of age.  

​Q - Why doesn't Mindful Counseling accept court ordered, probationary required, or clients currently involved with litigation?
We specialize in the regular and ongoing process of counseling not related to legal proceedings or services required by a court of law, probationary program or any other 3rd party.  If your mental health services are mandated or if you are currently involved in litigation we recommend you search for an alternate provider on 
www.psychologytoday.com.     

​Q - Why doesn't Mindful Counseling accept 3rd Party Referrals?
A 3rd Party Referral is when Mindful Counseling is contacted by an individual or entity, seeking services for someone other than themselves.  We value interacting with potential new clients directly, and by doing so, our staff can quality assure that our therapist's specialties and our model of delivery will meet the potential new client's need.  Our research shows that when the client is involved in the referral process, attendance issues, that can prevent the therapy from being effective, are minimized.  We can certainly answer any questions a concerned friend, family member, medical office, insurance company or other vested entity may have regarding our services and how they might help their loved one, friend or client.      

​Q - Why doesn't Mindful Counseling accept or bill Medicare? 
Most of our therapists hold licensures that are not approved for payment by Medicare.  Numerous unsuccessful efforts have been made by mental health professionals and associations to petition the government to change this regulation.  Please contact Medicare directly for more information about the specific licensures they approve to provide counseling services.   

Q - How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 45 - 50 minutes.

Q - Can I be added to a wait list.  
Mindful Counseling does not currently offer the option of a wait list to new clients.  Our practice has limited administrative resources and as an alternative to a managing a wait list we post our available appointments in the APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY tab  and encourage all those seeking services to visit our site regularly so they are aware of openings as they become available.  
 
Q - Does Mindful Counseling prescribe medication?
Mindful Counseling specializes in talk therapy and does not prescribe medication or offer medication management services. 

Q - Does Mindful Counseling provide Psychological Evaluations or one time assessments?
Mindful Counseling specializes in regular, on-going counseling and does not offer one time evaluations or Psychological Evals.   

Q - Once I start seeing my therapist, can I bring my partner in for couples counseling?  
If you and your partner are wanting couples counseling, in addition to your individual work, or vise versa, we recommend you contact our office.  Our staff can look at your options and try to connect you with an additional therapists for the additional services.  You wouldn't want your partner to feel as if your therapist is aligned to only your side.  And we don't want that either. 

Q - Do my partner and I both need insurance to receive couples counseling?
When a couple, or family would like Mindful Counseling to bill an insurance policy for services, our staff will bill the family therapy CPT code to the identified client's insurance policy.  The identified client is simply the individual whose insurance policy will be billed for the couples or family services.  Even if the couple or family is all on the same insurance policy, an identified client must be determined.