Protea Counseling serves individuals, couples, children, and teens.

Individual Therapy

A trained therapist will work one-on-one with a client to address psychological issues, emotional challenges, or behavioral concerns. The goal of individual therapy is to provide a supportive and confidential environment in which clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work towards personal
growth, self-awareness, and positive change. Therapists employ various techniques and approaches tailored to the individual's needs, such as psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and others. Individual therapy can help individuals cope with stress, manage mental health disorders, improve relationships, enhance self-esteem, and develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving. It typically involves regular sessions scheduled at intervals determined by the therapist and client.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving the relationship between romantic partners. In couples therapy, a trained therapist works with both partners simultaneously to address conflicts, communication issues, and other challenges within the relationship. The goal of couples therapy is to foster understanding, enhance communication skills, build trust, and strengthen the bond between partners. Therapists may utilize various techniques and interventions, such as teaching conflict resolution strategies, improving emotional expression, and exploring underlying relationship dynamics. Couples therapy can help couples navigate through difficulties such as infidelity, financial stress, parenting conflicts, or intimacy issues. It provides a supportive and neutral space for partners to explore their feelings, perspectives, and goals within the relationship, with the aim of fostering healthier and more satisfying connections.

Supervision for LPC

Supervision for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) refers to a formalized process in which a licensed and experienced counselor provides guidance, support, and oversight to a counselor-in-training or a newly licensed counselor. The purpose of supervision is to ensure that the counselor-in-training or the newly licensed counselor develops the necessary clinical skills, ethical competence, and professional identity required to practice independently and effectively.

In supervision, the supervisor reviews and evaluates the counselor's clinical work, including case conceptualization, treatment planning, and interventions. Additionally, supervision may include discussions about ethical considerations, cultural competence, legal issues, and self-care practices. The supervisor serves as a mentor, offering feedback, encouragement, and direction to help the counselor-in-training or the newly licensed counselor enhance their clinical abilities and grow professionally.

Supervision is typically structured and includes regular meetings between the supervisor and the supervisee. It is a vital component of the counselor's professional development and is often required for licensure or certification in counseling.

Supervision for LCSW

Supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) is a structured and formalized process wherein a licensed and experienced social worker provides oversight, guidance, and mentorship to a social worker who is seeking licensure or who is in the early stages of their career. The primary objective of supervision for LCSWs is to ensure that the supervisee develops the necessary clinical skills, ethical competence, and professional identity essential for independent practice as a clinical social worker.

In supervision, the supervisor monitors and evaluates the social worker's clinical practice, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention techniques. Additionally, supervision may encompass discussions about ethical dilemmas, cultural sensitivity, legal considerations, and self-care practices. The supervisor acts as a role model and educator, offering constructive feedback, support, and encouragement to facilitate the supervisee's professional growth and development.

Supervision for LCSWs is typically conducted through regular meetings between the supervisor and the supervisee, either individually or in group settings. It is a crucial component of the licensure process for clinical social workers and is often required by licensing boards or regulatory bodies to ensure that social workers meet the standards of competency and professionalism necessary to practice effectively and ethically in the field of clinical social work.

Supervision for Registered Play Therapist designation

Supervision for individuals seeking the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) designation is a structured and specialized process where a qualified and experienced play therapist provides guidance, support, and oversight to a therapist-in-training or a newly registered play therapist. The primary aim of supervision in play therapy is to ensure that the supervisee develops the requisite skills, theoretical knowledge, and ethical understanding necessary to practice play therapy competently and ethically.

During supervision, the supervisor reviews and evaluates the play therapist's clinical work, including assessment, treatment planning, and the use of play-based interventions. Additionally, supervision may involve discussions about ethical considerations unique to play therapy, such as maintaining confidentiality in a non-directive environment and ensuring the safety of clients during play therapy sessions. The supervisor serves as a mentor and educator, offering feedback, encouragement, and additional training opportunities to facilitate the supervisee's growth as a play therapist.

Supervision for individuals seeking the RPT designation typically involves regular meetings between the supervisor and the supervisee, either individually or in group settings. It is an integral part of the certification process for play therapists and is required by certifying bodies to ensure that play therapists adhere to professional standards and best practices in the field of play therapy.