I want to start off my review by clarifying that I did not complete any therapy sessions with Dr. Gosse. Consider this a character reference, rather than a review of services.
Last week, I found his site while searching for Christian marriage counselors and therapists. I recommend you visit the website and read through some of the information he has available. We were interested in a provider that offered marriage therapy for Christians, but not necessarily a 'Christian Counselor".
I contacted him via phone on a Saturday and received a follow up call Monday afternoon. Dr. Gosse completed an initial consultation at that time, asking me questions about why I was contacting him, what services I needed, and some of the key issues within our marriage to find out if it could be a good fit. He then described his process and answered my questions.
I felt understood and like he would be able to assist us using a combination of science and Christian values. He uses the Gottman Method of couples therapy, something else I recommend you research.
We set up our first appointment for the upcoming Saturday. His couples sessions are 90 minutes, which I believe is the right length of time for this type of work. (We experienced 45 minute sessions in the past and always felt as if we were finished before we got started.) Using our HSA card, we paid for the session up front.
Everything seemed to line up, until we discovered that the mental health portion of our new insurance plan was covered ("carved out") by a different company. We did have the option of paying cash for services, but at this time we are not in a financial position to do so. I will say that while his cost of services is higher than what we have experienced, his methodology and expertise make it worth the price.
Dr. Gosse was very gracious during this process, and was nice enough to refund the total cost of the session we cancelled. What I appreciated most is his willingness to help us through the process, including offering to recommend other services and providers in the area. read more