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Annette Vaillancourt, Ph.D.
License Clinical Professional Counselor
(618) 549-5935
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling
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Everybody could benefit from having a
caring, competent professional
with whom to discuss their life and its challenges. It is a courageous
choice to enter counseling. You may need counseling...
If
you've gone as far as you can on your own in dealing with life's issues
and need some assistance in going further...
If
you keep running into the same problem over and over again...
If
your life feels out of control...
If
you are interested in personal growth and successful achievement of your
goals.
If
you need help working through some of the issues listed below...
Shop Around!
Ask for a referral from someone you know and trust, such as your
physician, minister/pastor/rabbi, or attorney.
Ask for a meeting or a phone consultation
to see if you "click." Most professionals will welcome a chance to
meet you and discuss their services with you.
Ask Questions
when you meet the counselor. Voice any concerns and find out what
training and experience the counselor has with problems like yours.
Pay attention to your "gut reaction"
and evaluate the meeting with the counselor. Do you feel like you can
trust this counselor? Do you feel understood by this counselor? If
not, this may not be the best counselor for you.
Dr. Vaillancourt subscribes to the strictest ethical code of the
American Psychological Association. This protects your
confidentiality and trust.
Call anytime and leave a message with the
confidential 24-hour voicemail.
Dr. Vaillancourt will return your call as soon as she is available.
Office hours are Monday through Wednesday 2pm - 8pm.
Toll-free 1-877-949-5935
Local (618) 549-5935
Usual and customary fees can range from $70 to $150 per 50 minute
session.
Dr. Vaillancourt's fees are currently $125/hour.
Fees for services are
due at the time of service.
Dr. Vaillancourt will help you file health insurance claims for
your counseling/therapy to insure prompt reimbursement to you.
Dr. Vaillancourt participates in
Health Alliance HMO, Tricare,
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of IL PPO. and accepts HealthLink Open Access for
State of Illinois employees*
MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express accepted.
*Dr. Vaillancourt chooses NOT to belong to some HMO and PPO plans
because they do not insure client confidentiality, they limit
services, and/or deny coverage for certain conditions.
"Annette is an
exceptional listener.
During individual and couples counseling I ALWAYS felt that she
understood my feelings and concerns."
"Annette's style was professional, balanced, real, and seemed
perfectly adapted to my need and situation.
I couldn't have been more pleased with a therapist."
"I feared helping a family member I dearly loved would ruin my
life. Through my work with Annette, I
resolved my fears, discovered new skills,
and lived up to my commitments."
"I
trust Annette.
She is supportive, yet challenges me to try new things."
"I never understood why I was acting the way I was until
Annette helped me discover some things about my life."
"I really felt better after each session.
I have told her things that I've never told another person...and
she didn't judge me."
"I didn't think I'd ever
get over my problems with my marriage.
Now I feel more compassion and openness to my husband."
"I see that
I am a stronger person
than I used to think I was. I survived alot."
"After my initial visit, Annette tailored her style to perfectly
meet my needs. The result was incredible progress and so
I've already recommended her to three of my friends."
Dr. Vaillancourt received her
doctorate in Counseling Psychology
with a
specialty in Women's Issues
from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1990. She
is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of
Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of
Missouri. She has been
in private practice since 1990
and has worked as Stress Management Coordinator at Southern
Illinois University Student Health Programs-Wellness Center.
Dr. Vaillancourt is interested in mind/body healing,
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), consciousness, dreamwork, imagery and metaphor in
psychotherapy, meditation and relaxation techniques, couples'
communication, Emotion Focused Marital Therapy, and stress
management.
Dr. Vaillancourt is considered an ally and is gay affirmative.
231 W. Main, Suite 2W
Carbondale, IL 62901
It is on the southeast corner of Main (Highway 13) and
University (Highway S. 51) on the second floor of the Schwartz Building.
Arrangements can be made for clients who are unable to climb stairs.
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