What a second opinion is
One 60-minute consultation, in person or online, with a Connect Counseling clinician. You tell us what is going on, what other people are saying, and what you think yourself. We ask questions and give you a clear read: whether counseling is likely to help, what kind, and what else might.
If we don't think counseling is the answer, we will say so. The decision stays yours.
Who it is for
- You are not sure whether what you are dealing with calls for counseling.
- Someone, such as a partner or a parent, is pressuring you to change or to get help, and you are not sure they are right.
- You are worried about someone you care about and want to know what might help.
- You are already in counseling and want another view.
Cost
Self-pay, in person or online. A second opinion is a consultation, not treatment, so we do not bill it to insurance.
If you later choose to counsel with us, we explain fees and insurance the way we do for every new client.
How it works
- Call 717.209.2357 and tell us you would like a second opinion.
- We schedule it with a clinician at one of our four offices or online.
- You meet with a Connect Counseling clinician, with guidance from our Clinical Director, and get our read.
- If you are already seeing a counselor and want us to read their records, you sign a release first. We never contact anyone without it.
How is this different from the free consultation?
The free consultation is a short phone call about whether Connect Counseling is a fit and how to get started. A second opinion is a full hour with a clinician about your situation, for when the question is whether you need counseling at all.
What it is not
A second opinion is a single consultation, not ongoing treatment. It does not commit you to counseling with us or with anyone else.
If you come about someone else, we can only give a read on what you tell us. If you are already working with a counselor, a second opinion does not replace that work, and we do not comment on anyone's skill or character.