Insights
Practical guides and perspectives from our clinicians on therapy, Laguna Beach, and the work of feeling better.
Third Street Counseling publishes insights on therapy, our Laguna Beach practice, and the questions people ask before their first call. Written by our clinicians, reviewed for accuracy, and kept short.
LAGUNA BEACH
What to Expect at Your First Therapy Session in Laguna Beach
A walk-through of what happens from the free consult through the first session at our Laguna Beach office.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHVisiting Our Office: Parking, Access, and What the Space Is Like
What to expect when you arrive at 333 Third Street, from parking to the room itself.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHHow Telehealth Therapy Works Across California
How secure video sessions work, who qualifies, and how to switch between telehealth and in-person.
BY TALLIE GIGI, AMFTLAGUNA BEACHAssociate Therapist or Licensed Therapist: What's the Difference?
What the difference means for your care, your cost, and how your therapist is supervised.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHWhat Clinical Supervision Means for Your Care
How supervision works, who oversees your associate therapist, and why it adds to your care.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHOut-of-Network Therapy and Superbills: How Reimbursement Works
What a superbill is, how to submit it, and the exact questions to ask your insurer before starting.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHHow to Choose a Therapist in Orange County
What to look for in fit, specialty, and access when choosing a therapist in Orange County.
BY MICHELE HALL-PRESTON, LMFTLAGUNA BEACHBringing the Whole Family Into Therapy: How It Works Here
Who comes to family therapy, what a session looks like, and how to get started.
BY ELAINE PIKE, AMFT