E-ADVICE by Cindy offers personal and private feedback to specific questions that you may have. E-advice is a valuable option for those individuals who may have a long commute to obtain counseling or wish to save time because of schedule constraints or the desire to maintain anonymity. Perhaps you reside in a rural area and have found my website or you are a local resident wishing for another alternative to office visits. Maybe you have small children or a job that requires you to be out-of-town most of the time. E-ADVICE may be just the option that suits your busy lifestyle.
Please note that E-ADVICE by Cindy is not intended as mental health treatment or therapy. It is recommended to those clients who want to obtain practical life advice or coaching in a cost-effective manner.
You may e-mail me a specific question and I will provide feedback to you in written form about the specific issue you would like addressed. I will generally respond to your question within 24-48 hours or 2 business days. My rate for this service is $50.00 per response. I estimate that with every question, I will be spend approximately 30-45 minutes providing a well-thought written response to you. In most cases, I will be able to provide you direction within that time frame. If I believe a longer answer is necessary to adequately answer your inquiry, I will notify you of the additional cost.
Some common issues you may inquire about may include difficulties coping with stress, friendship or dating dilemas, marital issues, work-related concerns, life-transitions, or relationship conflicts. I can offer you practical suggestions that will help improve the quality of your life or ease your stress. If you have a question that's on your mind, let me give you some direction. You can shoot me an email from the comfort of your home at anytime, day or night, and I will respond to you with skilled advice.
E-advice is NOT for clients who are in crisis or who have serious mental health problems. It is NOT for clients who are suicidal or homicidal.
E-advice is also not intended for anyone with serious relationship problems or anyone in severe marital crisis. Individuals needing immediate help should contact a mental health clinician in their area or go to their closest emergency room. As a professional, I reserve the right to make the final decision whether or not I feel e-advice is appropriate for any client who seeks my service.
Please note that E-Advice by Cindy is for those individuals who are 19 years or older and Payment is required BEFORE services are rendered.
Please view the MAKE A PAYMENT page for more details.
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About Confidentiality
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Both the client and I are responsible for maintaining confidentiality in the E-advice session as well as in-office therapy. Due to the potential security risks associated with e-mail communications and the internet in general, the following pre-cautions must be ensured by you as my client.
1. Always protect others from your computer by using a password to protect your files.
2. Do not use a computer at someone else's place of residence or business.
3. If you use a computer at your place of business, make sure you are aware of the security precautions that your employer utilizes . Many companies can and will record every keystroke you make on their computers and can have access to every word you have typed on their computer. Exercise great caution before considering E-therapy at work.
4. Be sure that you have a fire-wall installed and maintain updated anti-virus protection before you engage in E-therapy. This will help to give you maximum protection from a hacker or virus.
5. If you make a hard copy of our session (your question and my response), ensure you that you safeguard that information.
