why finding the right counselor is worth Paying more for

According to a MSN Money article 10 Things Worth Paying More For (http://ow.ly/zwrXG), buying quality tools if one of ten things worth paying more for.  With this in mind, I added a quality Hozan C-200 pedal wrench to my Christmas list one year.  I generally don't get too excited about tools and I already owned a pedal wrench.  So why ask for another pedal wrench as a gift and an expensive one to boot?  I believed that this pedal wrench would get the job done effectively, reliably, and in a trustworthy way in contrast to my pedal wrench that I owned that was unable to do the job of removing my pedals, especially without causing damage in the process.

So back to the list.  Professionals services, like counseling, is recommended as worth paying more for.  The accompanying video in the article also discussed that when choosing a professional you should check credentials, check references, and not assume that higher price always means higher quality.  While you can probably find a quality counselor for a lower cost comparatively or as an in network provider, finding a competent counselor who has the credentials (which usually translates as a licensed counselor with specialized training and expertise with treating your particular problem), experience, and personality fit will likely result in more effective treatment, and in some instances a shorter treatment duration, of your presenting problem.  I would encourage anyone who is looking for counseling services to find a counselor who will be the most effective at offering you therapeutic help for your specific problems.  Consider the counselor's rates in comparison to other providers, but don't let that be the only determining factor for choosing his or her professional services.  Choosing the right counselor for you and your specific presenting problem, like my fancy pedal wrench, will better enable you to find rest in experiencing that the job will get done in a way that will be effective, reliable, and trustworthy. 

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