FAQ’s
Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals with advanced training in medical genetics and psychosocial counseling. Their goal is to help you understand how your genetics impact your health or chances for disease. Genetic counseling is a process where the genetic counselor seeks to work collaboratively with you and your family to make informed decisions.
Visit our home page to learn more about how a genetic counselor can support you and learn about our unique mission.
Genetic counseling is appropriate for anyone who has a concern about a genetic condition for themselves or risk due to their family history. If you are considering genetic testing for any reason or have received it already, genetic counseling is recommended.
Some possible concerns could include:
- We are struggling with infertility. Could genetic testing tell us anything?
- I am pregnant and wondering about the different genetic tests. Should I get them?
- There is a disease in my family. Could it be passed on to my children?
- I heard about the MTHFR gene. Should I get tested for it?
- Two of my family members have had cancer. Am I at risk for getting cancer?
If you have any of these questions, or something else related to your personal or family history, we can help!
Our shared genetic code and the health information it contains impacts not only our own healthcare decisions, but that of our children and family as a whole. For this reason, decision making in genetics often involves ethically controversial options such as reproductive technology, abortion, or use of other disease prevention technologies.
Through our independent practice with MyCatholicDoctor, we have the ability and support to focus on your family’s faith and values. Our primary concern is you and your health. We are dedicated to building a relationship with you and your family, respecting your role as an individual decision maker and the parent of your children, and praying for you.
Our approach seeks to care for the whole person, including body, mind, and soul. We help you understand your genes and how your genetic makeup can affect aspects of fertility, pregnancy, lifestyle health, and more. Regardless of what decisions you choose, our focus is to provide you accurate information and options in a respectful and balanced way. We walk alongside you to help you understand your genetic information and feel empowered to make necessary care decisions.
We are committed to providing affordable access to faithful genetic counseling care. Genetic counseling visits are billed through self-pay discounted rates. HSA/FSA is typically a payment option. For questions about health sharing ministries, reimbursement from insurance, or other payment and billing details, please visit the MyCatholicDoctor website.
For details about consultation pricing with us, visit Our Services page.