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Carol A. Hawker, LPC

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Carol A. Hawker, LPC
(5 Reviews)
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3611 D Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030
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(5 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Carol is a warm, reassuring , and caring person. However, we found her therapeutic techniques less than desirable. First, she doesn't appear to take notes,and this is reflected in the fact that she appears to be aloof about topics discussed during previous sessions and basically starts over each visit,"riffing" her way thorough the session. For instance, the main reason we sought counseling was over some pretty serious differences that resulted in my spouse moving out. Two sessions later she did not seem to have the slightest recollection of that event and we spent a good part of our session re- inventing the wheel instead of taking of from where we had stopped previously. (And her prices are not cheap.-$185 for 45 mins.)
Secondly, she tends to use herself as a role model. For instance, she related to us that she cheerfully picks up her retired spouse's clothes off the floor because she remembers the hot coffee he brings her in the morning, and that neutralized any negative feelings she may have about being his personal servant. She suggested that this was a healthy state of affairs and I would do well to follow her example. Unfortunately she missed our issues by miles while touting her personal coping (or denial) mechanisms and left me feeling guilty and confused.
If you want a friendly person to pat you on the back, I would highly recommend Ms. Hawker. If you have complex marital issues, I would recommend seeking treatment elsewhere.
by Spiritwind xxx.xxx.165.108
March 12, 2016
Did this counselor have an open, accepting attitude towards you?
Yes
Did this counselor provide a comfortable chair for you during your session?
Yes
Did you feel that the counselor's advice was unbiased?
Yes, it was so nice to finally get some unbiased advice
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.21.189
September 21, 2014
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Immediately! They gave me a friendly greeting as soon as I walked in
Was there annoying music playing while you waited or during your visit?
No, there was no annoying music
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.59.130
November 12, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.231.134
January 11, 2012
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
No, I don't think so
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, I didn't have to wait very long
Is this business handicap-accessible?
Yes, it was handicap-accessible
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No
Would you recommend this provider to others?
I Already Have
by Anonymous
May 11, 2011
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3611 D Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030