Second Chance Counseling services specialize in writing sexually harmful behavior assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and fire setting, risk assessment tools for youth ( FRATY). PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are used to assess levels of anxiety and depression. Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale 9 CSSR-S) is used to assess for suicidal ideation and lethal means. We are also experienced and highly skilled in working with juvenile offenders, adolescents in residential settings, victims of all crimes, and building resiliency to bounce back. We utilize various assessments which includes, Pediatric Symptom Checklist, Child Adolescent Trauma Screen, Scared Brief Assessment, and Mood & Feeling Questionnaire to name a few.
Second Chance Counseling Services is experienced in working with juvenile offenders, adolescents in residential settings, victims of all crimes, and building resiliency to bounce back.
We also provide services through teletherapy: In the comfort of your own home on your computer, smartphone, Ipad or any electronics device.
A Comprehensive Clinical Assessment is a type of screening process used to assess the overall physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness of a person. It is used to diagnose the individual and identify the appropriate services for their specific condition.
Second Chance Counseling, PLLC uses diagnostic interviewing and psychometric measures to help understand our client’s needs, identify specific concerns, and provide the most appropriate treatment plans.
Second Chance Counseling PLLC takes a holistic approach to work with clients. In an individual therapy, you will meet with a licensed therapist one-on-one in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. With our individual therapy services, we provide our clients with the opportunity to process their personal concerns and work towards a resolution that enables them to live a happy, healthier life.
At Second Chance Counseling PLLC, we offer family therapy services. Essentially, the goal of family therapy is to help the whole family, rather than the individual. Typically, this familial approach to therapy is used to address specific concerns that impact the entire family, such as interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.
We understand that each family situation is unique. We make every effort to apply the most appropriate therapeutic approaches and strategies to suit the specific needs and goals of every family that we serve.
Individual therapy can help patients who are struggling with:
Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis
Grief and Loss
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Bipolar Disorder
Trauma/Childhood Trauma
ADHD/Conduct Disorders
Life Stress and Adjustment Disorders
And more
A family therapist supports families by:
Improving communication between family members
Helping family members learn the differences between respect and fear
Settling arguments and resentments that hinder the development of healthy relational patterns
Dealing with external stressors (i.e. divorce, loss, death, and other major life transitions)
Helping step-families adapt and grow as a family unit
Encouraging understanding, empathy, forgiveness, and love
Helping resolve issues faced by the family, such as addiction, trauma, domestic violence, etc.
And more
Second Chance Counseling PLLC is dedicated to helping individuals who are at risk for or have committed a sexual offense. Sexual violence often leaves devastating emotions. To help individuals and families through this difficult time, our licensed therapists will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for juvenile and adults involved with sexual violence.
Individuals exhibiting the following behaviors can benefit from our services
Deviant sexual behavior
Professional sexual misconduct
Criminal sexual behavior
Inappropriate or excessive sexual behaviors and thoughts
By understanding the offender, we can assist individuals and families recover from the trauma of sexual abuse and assist offenders in making changes toward a safe, productive life.