What to expect in individual therapy with Paul Hoskins MA, L

BEFORE THE FIRST SESSION

You may want to do a 10-15 free consultation so that we can determine whether we would be a good match for one another. This is like watching a couple minute trailer to determine whether you want to go see a movie. The trailer will provides some of the highlights without going too deep into the plot but you get some sense of of what the movie is about. This is what we will be doing with one another on this free consultation you can provide the highlights of your concerns and I will provide the highlights of my approach and see how it feels then we will decide whether you would like to move forward with paid services. There is never a commitment to attend sessions my recommendation is to continue as long as it is helpful and you feel like you are making progress. 

THERAPY FEES

It is also during this consultation that discuss logistics of the therapy process such as availability and fees. we discuss therapy fees and whether you will need a sliding fee scale. My session fees are $150.00 for 60 minutes and $190.00 for 75 minutes and that fee is automatically charged to the card on file after each session is completed. I recommend 75 minute sessions for couples and families or for any individual that feels like the extra time would be helpful for them. 

ONLINE PLATFORM

The consultation and all sessions afterwards we will be using the secure platform www.therapyappointment.com. You will be asked to complete intake paperwork and provide a debit or credit card but you will not be charged anything until you complete your first full first session. 

I do not do individual counseling with anyone under 12 but I could work with someone under 12 in family therapy. Some parental involvement in therapy is necessary from the ages of 12-16. How often we meet with parents is determined on a case by case and can be limited based on people preferences and ability to be open and feels safe with one another. 

THE FIRST SESSION

If you are coming individually during your first session I will ask you questions to get to know you better and understand what brings you to counseling. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the counseling process.  If you are comfortable I do like to spend time discussing background things like: family of origin experiences and trauma history. Throughout the therapy process I like to use the evidence based approach Internal Family Systems Approach. This is an experiential approach that helps people explore the different internal parts of themselves and how these parts may come into conflict with one another and how to heal old internal wounds and develop a more harmonious and peaceful internal state. 

Here is a list of some of the concerns and problems that I often see people for in individual counseling:

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma History

Issues related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship problems

Couple or marital conflict

Stress

Grief and loss

Problems with family members

Problems at work

Problems at school

Problems with parents 

loneliness