Users:
How do I register for TherapyCounseling?
Registering on TherapyCounseling is quick, easy, and FREE! All you have to do is fill out the one step registration form. Be sure to provide a valid email address and choose a name and password that will be easy for you to remember.
Will I need to use my
credit card to verify my identity?
Yes, your credit card
information is necessary solely for identity verification purposes. This is
required to also verify that you are 18 years old or over. Again this is for
verification purposes only and your card will not be charged for any services
you have not used.
What information do I need to include in registration?
The registration process
will require your real name, address, a valid email address, and a valid
telephone number. This is the phone number that will be used when you are going
to speak to an advisor. You will also need to verify your age by providing a
valid credit card that matches the information you have provided.
Can I have more than one account per name or email address?
Each user is only allowed
one account. Having more than one account on TherapyCounseling is strictly
forbidden, this is stated in the Member Agreement.
Why Can?t I Get Connected?
There are a few reasons why
you would not be able to get connected when trying to make a call to an advisor.
The first reason is that you have not verified your account. If you have not
yet provided a valid credit card number to verify your identity, you will not
be able to make a call to a therapist. Also if you are an international caller,
you will have to follow the special instructions for entering your phone number
when you register. You can check this by going into your account and editing
your Personal Info. Make sure to check that you have entered your phone number correctly.
You can check this by going in to edit your Personal Info. Lastly, you may have
a zero balance, and will need to make a deposit before making a call.
What Happens if I am not Happy with My Consultation?
At
Therapy Counseling we hope that you always have a satisfactory experience.
If there is any reason that this doesn?t happen, we will refund your account up
to $25. It is important that you leave feedback for your advisor so that the
advisor knows how you felt after the consultation was over. It is crucial for
future users to know what type of consultation they will be receiving if they were
to call that therapist.
How do I choose the right therapist for me?
Depending on
the type of consultation you are seeking advice for will determine who you will
want to receive a consultation from. However, it is very helpful to read the
feedback left by other users. Another helpful factor is that all of the top
rated therapists are featured on the homepage and have top placement within the
category pages.
Privacy
Will my phone number and name be disclosed to the advisors who contact me?
No, your private
information will stay completely confidential. The therapist advisors will not
be contacting you directly. You will be connected to your advisor through
TherapyCounseling when you hit the Talk Live button. The advisor will not have
any of your personal information, and you will not have any of the advisor?s
personal information. The only information the advisor will be able to view is
your TherapyCounseling user name.
My Mail
How can I check my messages?
To check your messages,
login to TherapyCounseling and go to My Messages. If you have any messages,
this page will list all unread messages. To view the message click on it and
the message will show.
How can I write and send a message to a TherapyCounseling user or advisor?
To write and send a message
to a user or a therapist, simply click on Send Message in My Messages found on
the My Account page.
Feedback
Who can I leave feedback for and how do I do it?
As a user you are allowed
to leave feedback to advisors you have received consultations from. You can do
so by going to My Account and going to the Leave Feedback section. A
list of advisors that you have received consultations from will be shown on
this page. You must then click on Leave Feedback. Once you do so, you will then
be able to rate the call and leave a comment.
Deposit
How can I deposit funds to TherapyCounseling?
You can buy credit at
TherapyCounseling by going to the My Balance section in My Account and use
PayPal or any major credit card to transfer funds. Funds can be immediately deposited
into TherapyCounseling through your PayPal account.
How can I withdraw funds from TherapyCounseling?
Withdrawals can be made by
going to My Account under the My Balance section. Once you are in the My
Balance section you would click the option to Withdraw Money.
Personal Profile
How can I change my password, email and/or personal information?
To change your password,
email or personal info, simply go to edit Personal Info in My Account and
update to the most current information. Your username, first and last name
cannot be changed.
Advisor
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What steps do I take
to become an advisor on TherapyCounseling?
To become an advisor you
have to be able to give support and help to your callers. To take the first step,
please register
by clicking the Give Advice link found in the upper right hand side of the
homepage. After you register you can log in and create your advisor Profile. It
is crucial to complete all of the steps in creating your Advisor Profile so
that the right clients can find you seeking advice in the area of your
expertise.
How can I update my advisor profile?
As an advisor you can
update your profile under the Public Profile section of My Account. You can
update your description, introduction, browse images or upload your own
designed page. You can do this at anytime, just by simply logging on to your
account, or calling a TherapyCounseling representative.
How can I view and update my clients?
To view and update your
clients or callers, visit the My Clients section after logging in to My
Account. Here you can add the TherapyCounseling users who have called you for a
consultation and will be calling again.
How can I create a schedule that my clients can see?
As an advisor you can
create a schedule by going to My Account and then viewing the My Schedule
section. There you can set the dates and times that work best for you. Please
take the time to consider exactly what hours you want to be available to take
calls. It is extremely important that you answer all calls that come to you.
Can I Change my Schedule?
Yes, you can change your
schedule at any time. You do this by logging on to TherapyCounseling and going
to My Account. Then, select My Schedule and make the appropriate changes. It is
important to make adjustments to your schedule when necessary to ensure that
you are answering every call from the users.
What happens if I miss a call?
TherapyCounseling has a
very strict policy with missed calls. We have installed a program that scans
the site for missed calls. Any advisors who miss calls will be taken off the
site for 3 days as a probation period. During that time your profile will not
be seen by users and you will be unable to receive calls. If this happens 3
times your profile will be taken off the site indefinitely. That is why it is
imperative that you set a schedule that works for you.
What happens when I am giving a consultation and someone else tries to call me?
Your status will show as
busy when you are taking a call. Should someone try to call you while you are
giving a consultation, they will receive a message that you are currently busy
and to try again later or schedule an appointment. This will not show up as a
missed call.
What is My Status and how can I use/change it?
When logged in as a therapist,
in the My Account section of TherapyCounseling you can set your Status. This
will tell the users your current status. The statuses you can pick from are:
Available and Not Available. Your potential clients also have an option to
schedule calls with you in accordance with your schedule and Status. It is
important to remember when you are making your schedule that you have to adjust
your status also. If you are going to be unavailable during a scheduled time
you can do any of the following two things. One is to log on to
TherapyCounseling and manually change your status to unavailable. Your second
option would be to call 877 877 THERAPY, (877) 877 8437 and speak with a TherapyCounseling
representative and they can do it for you right away.
What is a Featured Therapist and how can I become one?
Featured Therapists are
advisors whose profiles are up on the home page and are listed in the top spots
of every category. To take one of those spots you must participate and win an
auction for the desired spot through Bidding for Top in My Account.
Refer a Friend
If I Want to refer a friend to TherapyCounseling, how do I do it?
If you already have an
account with TherapyCounseling simply go to Refer a Friend on the Home page, above
the main menu and enter you and your friend?s information. Your friend will
then be forwarded more information about the site.
Promotions
How do I view the most recent promotions for TherapyCounseling?
When you register,
make sure you check off the Send me Promotions box in order to receive emails
with the most recent deals and discounts. TherapyCounseling also provides its
users and advisors access to all of its most current promotions on the Promotions
page, found on the homepage. This page will let users and advisors know exactly
what promotions the site is running and when they will expire.