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CHOOSE A STUDENT OR INTERN

$30-$95

CHOOSE A COUNSELOR OR SUPERVISOR

$125-$155

REPARATIVE

HOW WE DO COUNSELING

Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions about counseling is that involves aimlessly talking about problems without any real direction or resolution.  The truth is good therapy is quite structured and even strategic.  

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We take a goals oriented approach to counseling which involves a thorough initial assessment to understand the unique nature of our clients situation.  From there we set clear objectives and craft a plan that puts accountability on both the client and the counselor.  Quality counseling creates an empathetic and safe environment while working within a structure and plan that gets the job done.

STEP 1:ASSESSMENT

  • One to Two Sessions

  • Listen to and Understand Your Story

  • Provide an Explanation of the Issues

  • Outline Big Picture & Small Picture Goals

  • Set Timeline & Plans for Counseling

  • Assign Responsibilities & Objectives

Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

BASIC APPROACH

STEP 2:INITIAL GOALS

  • Four to Five Sessions

  • Learn New Skills & Concepts

  • Gather More Information

  • Identify Obstacles & Unhealthy Patterns

  • Accomplish Initial Set of Goals

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STEP 3:REASSESS

  • One Session

  • Evaluate Progress

  • Redefine and Clarify Problem & Objectives

  • Determine Requirements to Overcome Obstacles

  • Revise Goals Accordingly

  • Establish Plan for Advanced Work

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Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

STEP 4: ADVANCED WORK

  • Six to Eight Sessions

  • Overcome Obstacles & Break Unhealthy Patterns

  • Engage in Healing & Reparative Work 

  • Practice New Skills

  • Increase Depth and Intensity of Work

  • Accomplish Advanced Work Goals

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STEP 6: MAINTENANCE

  • Begin Reducing Frequency of Sessions

  • Test Ability to Maintain Work w/o Counselor

  • Evaluate Progress & Identify Maintenance Goals

  • Set Contingency Plan for Relapse or Regression

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Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

STEP 5: REASSESS

  • One Session

  • Evaluate Progress Toward Advanced Goals

  • Revise Goals if Needed (Return to Step Four)

Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

Counselor or Supervisor Performs This Step

While Students and Interns charge a much lower rate, lower cost doesn't mean lower value.  In order to ensure the value and effectiveness of therapy, we have a more experienced counselor perform the most critical steps.  Consider these critical steps like designing the blue prints of a building.  An experienced counselor functions like the architect and designs the work, while the student or intern performs the essential work under their direction.  

The following is a simple structure that guides our approach to counseling.  Every client's case is unique and we usually tailor the approach according to our clients needs.  But it's important that our clients understand the basic strategy behind our work as it's easy for clients to start feeling lost and uncertain of where the therapy is going.   

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