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PAX Counseling & Consulting PLLC provides mental health services for individuals of all ages, from children to older adults. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is provided for individuals 18 years and older.
We take a holistic approach to treatment, which means we consider all aspects of a person's life when developing a treatment plan. We believe in the importance of collaboration and work closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs and goals.
We require at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling of appointments.
Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t make your appointment. If you miss your appointment and fail to notify me, you will be billed for the full cost of the session. Late cancellation & no-shows/no calls will be charged the full session amount.
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.
The difference is between someone who can try to do something, and someone who has the training and experience to address your concerns professionally. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, therapy is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, if you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals. If you choose to work with medicine, best practice is to work both with medicine and psychotherapy. Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
*PAX does not prescribe or dispense any medicinal substances, including Ketamine. A referral to a licensed prescribing medical professional and licensed pharmacy is provided upon acceptance into the KAP program. All medical/pharmacy fees are paid directly to those referred providers.
Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek therapy in the first place.
I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.
If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together. Within the couples framework, I do work with each of you individually. There are times that it is easier to work one-on-one when working on a specific issue. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, I could work with only one of you.