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Paths of Clinical Counseling and Consultation

CLINICAL COUNSELING:

Clinical Counseling is a process of change that occurs in a therapeutic relationship between the client and a licensed professional clinical counselor. Counseling is a way to bring awareness of past or current feelings and events to the surface so they can be acknowledged and alleviated. Specific strategies, tools, and techniques are used that are unique to the client based specifically on the client's issues and concerns. Counseling helps the client gain perspective and insight into his/her own emotions and behaviors. Therapeutic approaches are influenced by positive psychology, Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, with an emphasis on the healing power of counselor-client relationship.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

• Child, Adolescent, & Adults Counseling
• Family & Relationship Counseling
• Parenting Education (especially parenting children with special needs)
• Play Therapy
• Group Therapy
• ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Asperger's, Twice Exceptional, & other hidden disabilities
• Disabilities Issues
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Depression & other mood disorders
• Self-esteem
• Motivation
• Stress Management

How does Counseling work?

Counseling is a collaborative person-centered approach that can be done in individual or group sessions where you work on mental health issues. Counseling is more in-depth than Life Coaching but some clients benefit from both and strategies and techniques may be incorporated from both based on the client's needs. Counseling sessions last from 50-90 minutes (depending on the client's needs) and can be done face-to-face in my office, a mutually agreed upon location, or via Skype (this is especially helpful if you do not live near me and I welcome clients from around the world). If interested in Counseling call and set up an appointment.

*Please see Services and Costs article for details about fees and insurances.

CONSULTATION:

Consulting is an individualized service where we provide teaching, training, and our specialized knowledge and expertise into the relationship. Forest Alliance Coaching provides consultation services to parents, caregivers, individuals, agencies, and schools. Consultation involves; shared investigation, collaborative problem solving and decision making, cooperative planning and intervention, and mutual evaluations and reviews. All participants in the consultation process are viewed as equal in status and in sharing expertise.

How does Consultation work?

The consultation process is a short term engagement on one specific topic. As a consultant we ensure all parties are included and educated. Together we work closely to solve problems. This includes but is not limited to: group work, professional development trainings, workshop organization and leadership, meeting facilitation, and school/business staff in-services. Call to discuss your needs in these areas.