Who Attends These Sessions? 

• 1:1 between Client & Counselor 

• Family Sessions may include: Client, Family Member(s) & Counselor

• Groups: Participants & Counselor

Intake / Initial Assessment (1st Session)  

• Discuss Reasons for Seeking Counseling Services 

• Review SHCW Services 

• Agree Upon Attendance & Billing Policy and Procedures  

• Sign Documentation including: Informed Consent, HIPPA & other forms  

• Start Initial Assessment: where therapist gathers background information to ensure counselor and client are a good fit for one another  

• Begin Building Rapport

Finish the Intake Process (2nd Session) 

• Finish Initial Assessment (if more time is needed)

• Complete Treatment Plan: Establishing Goals & Expectations

• Continue Building Rapport  

Counseling Process (3rd Session & Beyond) 

• Continue Therapeutic Relationship 

• Implementing Counseling Modalities & Interventions 

• Reviewing Treatment Goals & Progress

Person Centered Approaches 

• Safe, Caring, Confidential Setting 

• Endorsing Healthy Authenticity 

• Client sets the Pace of Counseling 

• Meeting the Client where they are

• Unconditional Positive Regard / Non-Judgmental Attitude