Questions & ANswers
What is a Professional Friend/Life Consultant?
As a Professional Friend, I am your empathic life consultant who is knowledgeable, comfortable, and easy to talk to about topics relating to human psychology, sexuality, and interpersonal/social dynamics. I am a support person, a listener, and a well-educated and resourceful sounding board. I am an open-minded, multicultural, and non-judgmental person who is here to provide my affordable consulting service to the community.
What is a life consultation? What do we talk about?
The definition of a consultation is a meeting with a professional for purposes of gaining information or the process of discussing. During your consultation with me, we can talk about whatever you want! I can offer advice within the scope of my knowledge and experience. You can talk and I can listen; just as a good friend would.
Is a consultation like a therapy session?
They may seem similar but the two are quite different! In a therapy session, a licensed mental health professional helps the client explore and process emotions and thoughts often relating to childhood experiences, traumatic events, etc. A therapist is licensed to diagnose and treat people with severe mental health issues.
If you want to process through trauma, active suicidal ideations, phobias, deep-rooted childhood experiences, be diagnosed and treated for mental health disorders, I encourage you to seek licensed mental health professional. Click here to be redirected to find local resources.
Are you a Therapist? Counselor? Life coach?
No. Although I have a Master's degree in Counseling, I am NOT a licensed mental health professional. I do NOT provide therapy, diagnose, or treat mental health disorders. A certified life coach is a different profession.
What are your qualifications?
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Sexuality from California State University Northridge. I have a Masters of Science in Counseling from California State University Long Beach. I have approx. 300 hours of experience working with people one on one. To know more about me, click here. Read client testimonials here.
Are you available 24/7 like a crisis hotline?
No, my contact information is not a suicide or crisis hotline. Click here for 24/7 crisis hotlines. My phone and email are used for scheduling purposes unless we have a scheduled consultation via phone/text. For contact hours, click here.
Who can use your consultation services?
Anyone 18+ can use my consultation services. I work with people of all ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or religion. If you could use a friend, you can use my consultation services!
Do you have an office location for in-person consultations?
I currently do not have an office. I am available for consultations via phone, text, and video chat. In-person consultations can be discussed for clients within a 15-mile radius from Whittier, CA.
What is the fee for a consultation?
My fees are hourly and on a sliding scale! I will do my best to accommodate to make my services affordable! The fee is discussed during the free phone consultation.
Check out my interview with Starter Story for more details on how
I started The Professional Friend!
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