Frequently Asked Questions
What are your business hours?
My office hours are typically Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-6 pm. As needed, weekend and evening appointments are also available. My main office is conveniently located in El Cerrito. I also meet with clients in Lafayette as needed. Telehealth sessions are always available. During the pandemic I am only meeting virtually via secure video conferencing or by phone.
How much do you charge?
My full rate is $150 for a standard session (1 hour)
However, I offer a discounted rate of $125 for weekly or bi-weekly sessions (1 hour each)
The initial visit is $150 (60-75 minutes)
EMDR sessions can vary in length and therefore in price:
An extended 90-minute session is $200; a 2-hour session is $250.
If you are inquiring about IADC fees, please contact me.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept checks, cash, electronic payments, and credit cards*
(an additional $5-$10 fee is added to credit card payments to cover the fees I incur).
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
At present, I am not on any insurance panels.
If I need to re-schedule or cancel my session, what do I do?
I request 48 hours notice.
Do you work with people at a distance?
Yes. Coaching and supervision are available to interested English-speaking individuals who live anywhere in the United States or abroad. Distance services are offered via telephone or secure video conferencing.
As a California licensed therapist, my counseling and dance-movement/creative arts therapy services are available only to California residents. My main office is conveniently located in El Cerrito for in-person meetings. I also have an office location in Lafayette. Telephone and video counseling are also always available.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Your sessions are always confidential.
However, there are certain limitations within a counseling and therapy context. California law protects your right to confidentiality, except in circumstances of child abuse, elder abuse, and/or potential harm to yourself or others. In those instances as a licensed counselor I am legally and ethically required to report these situations to a law enforcement agency.
Also, if you are a spiritual direction student and work with me as your supervisor, your school may require that I share my evaluation of you as a potential spiritual director.
There are so many therapists/counselors, coaches, and supervisors to choose from. How do I know who is best for me?
This is a question only you can answer. There are indeed many qualified and wonderful helping professionals in the world. To help you make your decision, I suggest that you ask questions and get the information you need to satisfy your mind. Listen also to your heart and trust your gut and intuition. Choose someone you feel comfortable with, someone you feel can understand and accept you, and who will best support your growth. Whomever you choose, I wish you joy and peace of heart.
If I want to work with you, what is the best way to contact you?
Please call me at 510-299-4190 or email me at Cheryl@counseling4thesoul.com
My office hours are typically Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-6 pm. As needed, weekend and evening appointments are also available. My main office is conveniently located in El Cerrito. I also meet with clients in Lafayette as needed. Telehealth sessions are always available. During the pandemic I am only meeting virtually via secure video conferencing or by phone.
How much do you charge?
My full rate is $150 for a standard session (1 hour)
However, I offer a discounted rate of $125 for weekly or bi-weekly sessions (1 hour each)
The initial visit is $150 (60-75 minutes)
EMDR sessions can vary in length and therefore in price:
An extended 90-minute session is $200; a 2-hour session is $250.
If you are inquiring about IADC fees, please contact me.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept checks, cash, electronic payments, and credit cards*
(an additional $5-$10 fee is added to credit card payments to cover the fees I incur).
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
At present, I am not on any insurance panels.
If I need to re-schedule or cancel my session, what do I do?
I request 48 hours notice.
Do you work with people at a distance?
Yes. Coaching and supervision are available to interested English-speaking individuals who live anywhere in the United States or abroad. Distance services are offered via telephone or secure video conferencing.
As a California licensed therapist, my counseling and dance-movement/creative arts therapy services are available only to California residents. My main office is conveniently located in El Cerrito for in-person meetings. I also have an office location in Lafayette. Telephone and video counseling are also always available.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Your sessions are always confidential.
However, there are certain limitations within a counseling and therapy context. California law protects your right to confidentiality, except in circumstances of child abuse, elder abuse, and/or potential harm to yourself or others. In those instances as a licensed counselor I am legally and ethically required to report these situations to a law enforcement agency.
Also, if you are a spiritual direction student and work with me as your supervisor, your school may require that I share my evaluation of you as a potential spiritual director.
There are so many therapists/counselors, coaches, and supervisors to choose from. How do I know who is best for me?
This is a question only you can answer. There are indeed many qualified and wonderful helping professionals in the world. To help you make your decision, I suggest that you ask questions and get the information you need to satisfy your mind. Listen also to your heart and trust your gut and intuition. Choose someone you feel comfortable with, someone you feel can understand and accept you, and who will best support your growth. Whomever you choose, I wish you joy and peace of heart.
If I want to work with you, what is the best way to contact you?
Please call me at 510-299-4190 or email me at Cheryl@counseling4thesoul.com
Life is a challenging journey. Please contact me. Together let's vanquish the obstacles that block your way. Let's get you on the path of wholeness and happiness.
Cheryl Bartky, LPCC #57, BC-DMT, BCC
Counseling for the Soul
510-299-4190
Cheryl@counseling4thesoul.com
6317 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA
Only 3 blocks from the El Cerrito Plaza BART
Author of Angelina's Prayer
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