Services
Therapy
Individual Counseling
Age appropriate, creative, and fun techniques will be utilized to support healing and growth. A strengths based approach will be used in sessions, focusing on the strengths of the individual while setting goals for areas of improvement. A cognitive behavioral approach is used when appropriate. Counseling services aim to develop a firm foundation for youth to thrive.
Young children will be supported with play therapy techniques as play is their language and fosters healing.
Adolescents will be provided an engaging environment in which they can express themselves at their pace. Therapeutic techniques will be used to foster growth and meet goals.
Young adults will be provided space to express emotions, set goals, and make progress while maneuvering through life transitions and struggles.
Family Counseling
Family therapy will improve co-regulation, provide behavioral and parenting support, and support overall strengthening of the family relationship.
Group Counseling
Group sessions will be offered periodically. Topics may include social skills, executive functioning skills, anxiety, etc. Fees will vary.
$140 per hourly session
ADHD Assessment
About
ADHD assessment provided for children, teens, and young adults. Assessment includes observation, assessment scales, and TOVA visual and auditory testing. Diagnostic report provided.
The Process
All clients must have an initial session with the therapist for discussing the history and present symptoms. Observation takes place at this time.
Assessment scales will be provided for parent(s), teacher(s), and possibly the client based on age.
TOVA assessment, Test of Variables of Attention, is given in office. This test will be provided visually and auditorially.
All clients must have a session to receive diagnostic results and report. Treatment options will be discussed at this time.
On the day of assessment
Please eat a nutritious breakfast, bring a snack and water, and be on time. Please limit sugar and caffeine. Please plan for two hours and thirty minutes for assessment.
$375 TOVA assessment, $100 for written report, and fee for pre and post session
Educational Advocacy
What is an advocate?
Educational consulting and advocacy services are necessary when parents need support in advocating for the educational needs of their child. This includes IEP or 504 meetings.
Paula served over 20 years as a school counselor and has experience advocating for needed accommodations for students.
In office consultation
An in-office educational consultation with parents about educational needs of a student is provided at a standard rate of $140.
Support in the school or Virtually
An educational advocate is a trained professional or expert who helps parents navigate the special education system and secure appropriate school support for children with unique learning needs or disabilities. Paula can attend a meeting at the school with the family or virtually.
In office session $140, School meeting $300 and up depending on time.
Counselor ALC Supervison
LPC-S
Paula is a licensed supervisor in the state of Alabama. Paula wants you to receive the best possible supervision with professionalism, learning, fun, and creative supervision. ALC’s will earn their “other hour” with unique opportunities for field trips, meetings, and other free opportunities for hours like books reviews and podcasts.
ALC supervision Requirements
- 100 hours of total supervision are required annually, averaging a minimum of 2 hours per week.
- 50 direct hours must be direct supervision.
- Individual/In-person rule: Of the direct hours, at least 25 must be individual, in-person, and face-to-face.
- Virtual supervision: Up to 25 hours of supervision can be virtual if the supervising counselor has completed 2 hours of board-approved training in tele/virtual supervision. The remaining balance can be comprised of other approved activities.
Fee
The supervisor will charge $100 per week for one hourly session one-on-one virtually. Opportunities for the second indirect hour will be provided.
$100 per direct hour
Forms of Payment
Blue Cross Blue Shield and ALL KIDS insurance plans are in-network. Self-pay clients are accepted and “super-bills” can be provided that clients may use to file for potential reimbursement with their insurance provider.