FAQs 1: How can I tell if I need to be in counseling, or could benefit from it? 2: How can I determine whether or not a counselor or therapist is competent? 3: What's the difference between counseling and psychotherapy? 4: How much does counseling cost? 5: Should I see a male or female therapist? 6: Is everything I say confidential? 7: How long should I be in therapy and will my insurance cover it? 8: How do I find and choose a therapist or counselor? 9: Which type of therapist should I see? 10: M.D., Ph.D., M.A., MFCC or MFT, etc... Who are these people?