What is Counseling?
Counseling is a professional relationship in which individuals, families and groups are given a safe, supportive and confidential space to accomplish mental health, behavioral, wellness, career and educational goals (American Counseling Association, 2010). Counseling is a collaborative relationship that allows clients to process concerns and develop potential solutions with an individual or team who is able to remain nonjudgmental and confidential.
During highly stressful times, friends and family may not be able to emotionally remove themselves from the situation to offer objective support . A counselor can be helpful during challenging times by remaining objective.
How long will I need counseling?
Generally, we seek counseling when there is something we would like to change. How long this process will take varies. Ideally, counseling will end when your reasons for seeking counseling have been satisfied.
What is counseling like?
Counseling involves a confidential environment, generally a small office, that enables you to process your concerns without judgment. Robin primarily utilizes an existential approach to counseling. This approach allows her to assist clients in making their own meaning of the challenges they are facing and the paths their lives have taken to get them to this moment. In addition, Robin utilizes various approaches to counseling based on client needs. She frequently employs cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, reality, narrative, and solution-focused approaches to counseling.
What is Clinical Supervision?
Clinical supervision is supervision of a counselor's clinical work to offer objective and developmentally appropriate feedback to counselors in training, counselors seeking independent licensure, as well as seasoned counselors aiming to continuously improve their practice and collaborate with other professionals in the field.
Can Mindful Paths help me?
At Mindful Paths, helping people is our number one goal! Making the decision to see a counselor is a very personal decision. Finding the right counselor for you and your unique needs may take some time. If Mindful Paths cannot offer what you need, we will do our best to assist you in finding a provider that will suit your needs.
What payment methods are accepted at Mindful Paths?
Mindful Paths accepts cash, check, and credit card payments.
Additionally, if you have health insurance or other employer benefits you would like to utilize for payment, Mindful Paths accepts several types of third party payment (insurance companies, employee assistance programs, and employer direct pay).