1. What is the cost range for marriage counseling services in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
A typical session varies depending on what is comfortable for your budget and can be adjusted on an individual basis, but typically is priced at $210 per session.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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2. What types of therapy approaches do you use for couples?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
I help couples understand communication patterns, focus on the present, and on each other through teaching skills to effectively communicate and interact in their relationships.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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3. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
I have a license as MFT in CA (#52018). I also have a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology, an MA in Marriage & Family Therapy, and a PPS Credential in School Counseling.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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4. How do you help couples strengthen their relationship?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
I focus on their strengths that they are inherently presenting with and emphasize how we can do more of what's already working - I call it the "physics of psychology" since an object in motion stays in motion.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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5. Do you offer online counselling?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
Yes, we offer telehealth via a HIPAA-compliant platform from the comfort of your location anywhere in the state of California.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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6. How many couples have you helped through counseling sessions?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
I have been in practice since 2015.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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7. How can couples prepare for a marriage counseling session?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
Couples can prepare for a marriage counseling session by making a list of the issues they would like to focus on and setting goals for the session. While it may not be possible to address everything, having an agenda can help guide the session.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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8. How do you maintain client confidentiality during sessions?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
I am solely focused on whoever is in front of me for their scheduled appointment. We have office protocols to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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9. How long does marriage counseling usually take?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
It depends upon your specific goals, relationship, timeline - but typically I tell couples that you want to get to a place where you don't need to see me - maybe just to maintain progress or update how you're doing.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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10. What can couples expect during their first counseling session?
Maxine B. Langdon Starr, Ph.D, LMFT - SUNFLOWER THERAPIES
Couples can expect some questions, active listening, exploration of concerns, and areas for further exploration. They can also expect areas to continue working on and an ongoing, evolving treatment plan tailored to their goals and concerns.
Maria Villegas Bilingual, LMFT - ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES AND WELLNESS CENTER
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Alicia Taverner, LMFT - RANCHO COUNSELING
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