What can I expect from a consultation?
I, Raquel Plank, will work with you to determine your priority of needs and devise a plan of action that can be implemented immediately. Like most things in life, you get out of a consultation what you put into it. The more information you share and the more vulnerable you are able to become will result in a better plan of action and therefore better results.
Do you take insurance?
I am not a psychologist, counselor, trauma therapist, or other medical professional.
Therefore, I do not accept or process insurance claims.
How much does a consultation cost?
As of the first quarter of 2023, I am only offering 50-minute Zoom sessions at the rate of $100.00 each. At a later date, I may create packages that best meet the needs of my clients.
How long are consultations?
A typical consultation will be a 50-minute Zoom session. If more time is needed, another consultation can be scheduled.
How many consultations should I expect?
I am working with you to best meet your needs. Each person, circumstance, and relationship is different. There is not a set number of consultations that will guarantee a specific result. However, I would recommend three months’ worth of consultations bi-weekly or six sessions total to benefit from the full effect of consultation.
How is relationship consulting different from therapy?
- A relationship consultant or coach focuses on the future. Therapists often focus on the past.
- A relationship consultant or coach will center their work around the belief that their clients are healthy. Therapists utilize a framework that is based on pathology and illness.
- A relationship consultant or coach will work with the conscious mind. Therapists often work with the unconscious mind.
- A consultant or coach’s work is often time-limited with specific desired behavioral outcomes. A therapist’s work is often open-ended with “understanding” being the primary goal.
Do you provide relationship and creativity consultation online, and work with clients interstate or overseas?
Thanks to Zoom, I am able to provide all consultations online and I am excited to be able to work with clients interstate and overseas.
Who is a good fit for relationship consulting with you?
I would like to think that almost everyone is a good fit for me and vice versa but I am well aware that I may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
I am a white, married, middle-class, cis, bisexual, able-bodied, neurodiverse (ADHD) woman, living with Bipolar Disorder.
I invite all people of all intersections who feel like my approach and style may be a good fit for them. You getting the support you need is my priority. I will work with you to provide the best relationship consulting approach that best meets your needs. I am happy to refer you to a colleague if for some reason we are not a good fit.
Who is a good fit for creativity consulting with you?
All types of creatives are welcome to connect with me to help inspire and encourage them in their creative endeavors. I have personal experience with visual arts, music, writing, and performing arts. My methods of creativity consultation often incorporate many different techniques and exercises that can benefit any and all creatives.
I don’t think of myself as creative, but I have an idea I would like to explore.
Let’s dig in and explore it! You might just be a creative after all. I’ll be happy to work with you in exploring your ideas and seeing where you can take them.
Who is not a good fit for relationship or creativity consulting with you?
It is important so it bears repeating:
I am not a psychologist, counselor, trauma therapist, or other medical professional.
If you are navigating issues including active untreated addiction, acute mental illness, or complex psychological issues, then I am not the best fit for you.
While relationship consultation will address the relational aspects of issues that arise from the above, individuals also require specific treatment with a therapist who has expertise in those areas.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact emergency services in your area immediately.
What is Creativity Consulting?
Often creative people find themselves in cycling periods of intense production and creative drought. As a writer, we often call this writer’s block but the phenomenon happens across all of the arts. As a creativity consultant, I will assist you in inspiring your imagination to get those creative juices flowing again.
What can I expect from our work together?
You can expect an aggressively compassionate approach to relationship and creativity consultation. Even as I ask you difficult questions and work with you to move through your perceived limitations, I will always see and hold you in the highest regard. I will support and hold you accountable for your relationships and creative endeavors. You can expect to start to see yourself differently and perhaps even in a more loving light.
How is the consultation delivered?
As of the first quarter of 2023, all consultations are offered through Zoom. This gives me the opportunity to get to know you in your own space and on your terms.
What is your cancellation or missed appointment policy?
Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance. At this time, there will not be a refund for a no call/ no show. The appointment can be rescheduled. If more than two sessions are a no call/ no show, then I have the right to refuse additional services.