3-C Family Services

Counseling

Therapy for Children

Therapy for Adolescents

The helping process is aimed at helping people to regain balance and to enhance problem-solving skills by exploring and developing resources in ways that reduce strain and result in mastery over problems and concerns. At 3-C Family Services you will work together with a therapist in mutual effort to search for solutions to problems and to promote growth.

There are 3 general phases to the treatment process: evaluation and assessment, treatment, and termination. Though our clinicians have their own personal style and theory base from which they practice, every client can expect this general process to be true. Your therapist will want to spend from one to four sessions gathering information and learning about the concerns that bring you to the clinic, as well as about life in general for you and your family. The therapist will generate a plan with you regarding your treatment goals and plan of action. It is possible that the therapist will suggest a variety of treatment options, including individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric evaluation. Keep in mind that this process belongs to you and that your input and comfort level is of utmost importance. In general, individual therapy occurs on a weekly basis for 50 minutes.
As with many parts of life, there are no easy answers or magic tricks that quickly make concerns and problems disappear. Be patient with yourself and your family as you participate in this second phase of treatment. Though you may see or feel some results rather quickly, remember that the changes that occur slowly over time are the changes that are likely to be lasting. The last phase of treatment occurs when you and your therapist feel that you have mastered the goals set and you are ready to exit treatment. Therapy is an individualized process, and will look different for every client. Talk with your therapist throughout your time with 3-C Family Services regarding your process, remembering that plans of action are meant to be reevaluated on a periodic basis.