# Mental Health Counseling

- Link: https://www.alquimedez.com/mental-health-care-patient-and-services/mental-health-counseling
- Published: 2021-09-03T16:59:18+00:00
- Author: alquimedezhemo

Mental health counseling provides a setting to discuss emotional concerns and work
toward practical goals. People may seek support for stress, anxiety, low mood, grief,
relationship difficulties, or changes in daily life.

## What counseling can address

Talk therapy can help people explore connections between thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors; practice coping and communication skills; and identify changes that support
daily functioning. The approach depends on the person’s concerns and circumstances.

## Online counseling in English or Spanish

Alquimedez provides telehealth counseling. Tell our intake team your preferred language
and the state where you will be physically located during your appointment so service
availability can be confirmed.

## Preparing for your first conversation

Consider what prompted you to seek help, how the concern affects everyday life, 
and what you hope will improve. You can ask about the appointment format, confidentiality,
treatment approach, and how progress will be discussed. You do not need to know 
your diagnosis before requesting an appointment.

Read more about psychotherapy from the [National Institute of Mental Health](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies).

## Request an appointment

[Request an Appointment](https://www.alquimedez.com/mental-health-care-mental-health-assessment)
or [contact our office](https://www.alquimedez.com/mental-health-care-contact-us)
to discuss your request. Tell our team your state and the type of support you are
seeking so availability and next steps can be confirmed. Submitting a request does
not confirm an appointment.

For payment policies, see our [Financial Responsibility Agreement](https://www.alquimedez.com/financial-responsibility-agreement).
Explore related support in our [services directory](https://www.alquimedez.com/services).