Counseling and Therapy

Counseling and Therapy

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Individual & Couples

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  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma (Acute and Post-Traumatic)

  • Race and Gender issues

  • Sexuality

  • Self-Esteem

  • Transitions and Life Changes

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Childhood disorders

  • Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder

  • (ADHD)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Conduct disorder

  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

  • Pre-Marital Counseling

  • Marital Discord

  • Divorce

  • Autism

  • Heterosexual Couples

  • LGBTQ Couples

Groups​​ & Families

 

  • Parent Education

  • Parenting Skills

  • Divorce

  • Co-Parenting 

  • Blended and Unique Families

  • Adjustments (Moving, New Babies, etc)

  • Transitions (Career, Family, Life/Death)

  • Special Education

  • Family Systems

  • Childhood obesity and support

  • Medical Issues and Implications

  • Emotional Expression

  • Effective Communication

  • Problem-Solving Process

  • Team-building

  • Workplace Bullying

  • Workplace Trauma

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School-Based Work

 

  • Individualized Education Program (IEP)

  • 504 Plan

  • Direct Services (Mental Health therapy and more)

  • Observations

  • Assessments & Diagnosis

  • Parent Education

  • Curriculum Development

  • Teacher/Staff training

    • Race & Gender and Culture

    • Character Development 

    • Trauma-Informed Care

    • Leadership Development 

Counseling Process

Therapuetic Process

  1. Interest call (Main number) or email

  2. Consultation call with Adminstrative Assistant

  3. Schedule a session

  4. Online documentation via SimplePractice

  5. Initial session and Intake 

  6. Three- four sessions

  7. Case conceptualization development

  8. Treatment plan development and review

  9. Continuation of services

  10. Termination 

Therapuetic Orientations

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  • Cognitive Therapy

  • Behavioral Therapy

  • Attachment Therapy

  • Gestalt Therapy

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

  • Directive play Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Critical Race Therapy

  • Feminist Therapy

Payment Information

  • Insurance:

    • CareFirst Blue Cross 

    • Magellan

    • Cigna

    • United Health Care

    • Highmark 

    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

    • Reimbursements given for most other insurance companies

  • EAP companies

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Wellspring

    • ESI Group

  • Self-payment:

    • Cash, Credit card, SimplePractice

  • Invoice for organizations- due on service

Counseling Services Costs

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  • Individuals- 

    • 55 minute session- $180- $200

    • 30 minute power session- $80-$100

  • Couples- $250-$280

  • Families- $250-$300 (depending on family size)

  • Sliding scale may be available upon request

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    ** Late cancellation fee- $75