Question 1

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

Accepted Answer

I became a therapist because I felt God has called me to help people when they are in their greatest need, helping them to find hope, purpose, and renewed strength through their greatest struggles.

Question 2

What types of clients do you work with best?

Accepted Answer

I well with all clients, but find great connections in helping men struggling with sex and porn addiction and women struggling with betrayal trauma from infidelity. I also work well with couples facing relationship turmoil.

Question 3

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Accepted Answer

I love working with couples and those suffering with trauma and addiction. I love to educate my clients so that they better understand their own mental health and behavioral patterns, giving them the tools they need to build their own resilience and self-efficacy.

Question 4

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Accepted Answer

I wish all clients knew the power of belief and how our experiences can create immense impact on how we orient ourselves in our own lives, both implicitly and explicitly.

Question 5

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Accepted Answer

I choose to practice at Thriveworks because it affords me the opportunity to reach others through more online means, providing counseling in a way that can reach a wider population and provide me with more personal flexibility.

Question 6

What inspires you?

Accepted Answer

Seeing the healing that God creates in people's life is extremely inspiring. Progress is a process, and seeing growth, no matter how small, brings me joy and purpose in my therapy sessions.

Question 7

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Accepted Answer

Clients should expect a warm, non-judgmental environment seeking to accommodate their needs. Whether it is a place to be listen to or a place to receive education and practical guidance, my counseling room seeks to match my client's needs.

Question 8

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Accepted Answer

I want to be able to lay out clear goals to work towards and instill my client with a sense of hope and purpose in being able to move forward in their journey.

Question 9

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

Accepted Answer

My therapy orientation includes research based modalities backed by Biblical and Scriptural foundations. While I can and have worked with people of many different faiths and backgrounds, I purpose myself in underlying the modalities that I use with Scriptural truth in order to attend to body, mind, and spirit.

Question 10

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Accepted Answer

I am a big family man and a huge nerd. I love spending time with my wife and 3 wonderful sons. I also love playing video games of all types and playing an assortment of tabletop games with friends. I also love to hunt and be outdoors whenever life permits.

Question 11

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Accepted Answer

I pride myself on my warmth and genuineness. I strive for authenticity and compassion in all areas of life, fostering deep and meaningful relationships with friends and family.

Cameron Long