Counseling Services
At FreshStarts, our counseling services are designed to meet the unique needs of each client. Our experienced clinicians work with clients to achieve personal goals and focus on their overall well-being. Before beginning therapy, we conduct a thorough assessment to create a personalized treatment plan. This plan helps track progress and ensures that clients and clinicians can evaluate progress together during each session.
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Before starting counseling services, clients complete a biopsychosocial assessment, which gathers essential information about their personal, medical, mental health, social, and family history. This assessment provides our clinicians with the background needed to create an effective, tailored treatment plan and ensures we meet the unique needs of each client.
Individual Counseling
Fresh Starts offers individual counseling for children, teenagers, and adults. We address a wide range of concerns including:
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Grief
- Trauma
- Depression
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Relational challenges
Our approach may incorporate various therapeutic techniques, including solution-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). We focus on meeting the specific goals of each client in a client-centered manner.
Couples Counseling
Our couples counseling aims to help partners address relationship issues and improve satisfaction. Common concerns addressed in couples therapy include:
- Communication difficulties
- Intimacy issues
- Financial disagreements
- Parenting challenges
- Conflict resolution
Using methods from John and Julie Gottman, renowned researchers in marital stability, we apply tools to enhance communication and strengthen relationships.
Family Therapy
Family therapy focuses on helping families address challenges by recognizing and addressing the concerns of each family member. During therapy, we work to improve communication, strengthen bonds, and resolve conflicts. Individual counseling or couples therapy may also be offered to families depending on the situation.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a safe, confidential space for individuals experiencing similar issues to share and support each other. Groups are kept small to ensure intimacy and a comfortable environment for all members. At Fresh Starts, we offer various group options including:
- Social skills development
- Support groups for guardians of children with autism
- Parent training groups
- Marital enrichment groups
Groups typically meet for 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type of session.
Counseling Service Rates
Fresh Starts accepts private pay for counseling services, allowing clients to have more flexibility and control over their therapy. Unlike insurance, where diagnoses are often required, private pay allows clients to focus on personal growth without limitations. We offer the following rates:
- Individual Counseling: $80 per session (50 minutes to 1 hour)
- Couples Counseling: $90 per session (50 minutes to 1 hour)
- Family Counseling: $95 per session (50 minutes to 1 hour)
- Group Therapy: $20-$40 per person, per session (1 to 2 hours)
For couples attending group therapy together, the rate is $20-$40 per couple per session.
Sliding Scale Fees
At Fresh Starts, we understand that financial constraints may limit access to counseling services. We offer a sliding scale fee based on the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines and the typical fees for mental health services in your area. We work with clients to ensure that everyone can receive the care they need, regardless of income.