Do I need counseling?

It takes great humility and self-reflection to even consider such a question. Everyone at sometime point in time can benefit from counseling. Life can be hard and takes its toll. Society sometimes places a negative stigma on mental health, but the reality is that sooner or later, it will rain on everyone. Counseling can help you to gain a fresh perspective on life and can help you conquer negative behavioral and thinking patterns. In other words, it is a step on the journey to a better you.

What treatment modalities to you use?

I borrow from various modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, and am trained in Gottman’s Methods for Couple’s Counseling Level 1. I try to meet clients where they are at in their journey. I make use of active listening, empathy, and genuineness.

What is the length and frequency of sessions?

Sessions typically range from 50-55 minutes. Often times, sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly. As clients tend to improve, sessions are more infrequent. However, how long a client will be in counseling depends on what the goals each client has. Some clients require long-term services and some short-term services.

Do you prescribe medication?

LPC’s are not able to prescribe or recommend psychotropic medications. There are benefits and risks that come with psychotropic medications and these should be discussed with your medical provider. However, I like to think of therapy as working on the underlying causes of many physical symptoms one could be experiencing.

What age ranges do you work with?

I typically work with individuals ages 14 and up. I currently do not provide counseling services to young children. Exceptions can be made depending on the fit and this can be discussed during a consultation call. I currently am not trained in the art of play-therapy.

What can I expect in a first session?

The first session is a chance to get to know you, answering questions you might have, reviewing expectations and discussing general goals for therapy.