Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I schedule and appointment?
Just call Greg at 704-787-1793, or email him at gpreston003@gmail.com.
You can email me with your phone number and the best time to reach
you. If I don't answer my phone when you call, just leave a message
with your name and phone number, and I'll call you back as soon as
possible. It's confidential, I'm the only one that hears the message,
so you can leave personal information, if you would like.
Do you take insurance?
I take most major health insurance plans, and managed care plans.
Including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue shield, CBHA, Cigna, Magellan,
Medcost, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Value Options, and NC State
Health Plan.
Will my insurance cover counseling/psychotherapy?
The only way to know is to contact your health plan and ask them what
your benefits are for mental health, and/or substance abuse (if
applicable). While on the phone with them, ask your representative
what your copay is, deductible (if any), how many visits do they cover
per benefit period, and if the benefit period runs on a calendar year
or benefit year. Write this information down and bring it along with
your insurance card to your first appointment.
How long are appointments and how many will I need?
Appointments are approximately 50 minutes long. Most clients benefit
from sessions once a week initially. Then, based on progress we can
go to every other week and so on.
Since each client is unique and has different goals, this varies. If
the problems are relatively simple and clear, it may only take five
sessions. If the issues are more complex and deep, it may take ten to
twenty sessions or more. Most of my client's feel a sense of relief
and insight within 12 sessions.
What if I am uncomfortable with the idea of counseling/psychotherapy?
It is better to face our fears then run and hide from them. People
often try to distract from their issues with alcohol, drugs,
avoidance, being hyperbusy, and other maladaptive coping strategies.
Sometimes initially people feel a little worse before they get better.
This is because those people have defended against negative feelings
by denying, compartmentalizing, and avoiding looking at themselves
clearly. Or because this is all he or she was taught, so therapy can
be uncomfortable at first. However, these issues have a way of coming
out in bad ways, and controlling us, instead of us controlling the
issues.
