The descriptions below relate specifically to the services offered by Creative Counseling and Coaching Services, LLC.

Individual Counseling or Therapy  involves one client meeting with a therapist face-to-face to address issues of concern and work toward resolution. Sessions are normally fifty-five minutes and may be held on a short-term or long-term basis.

Group Therapy consists of multiple clients meeting with a therapist face-to-face to address issues of concern and work toward resolution. Group therapy sessions are for ninety minutes and are held for a minimum of twelve weeks, but can extend for considerably longer periods of time, depending on the clinical need and the willingness of the participants.

Support groups entail multiple clients meeting with a therapist face-to-face to share feelings, provide feedback and offer camaraderie to each other. Since support groups are often short-term, it may be more appropriate to discuss issues that can be resolved relatively quickly. For more complicated issues that require a longer time to address, participation in a support group may be followed by enrollment in a therapy group. 

Educational or psychoeducation groups consist of multiple individuals and a facilitator meeting on an ongoing basis for a specified period of time. The purpose of these groups is to impart information on a topic, such as stress management or relapse prevention.

Seminars are one-time events in which participants and a facilitator meet face-to-face to discuss a designated issue, such as balancing home and work.

The Sister Circle is offered periodically so that women can have a safe place to "check in" and interact with other women. Although the therapist may intoduce a topic, participants can also raise issues for discussion.

Retreats offer an opportunity to get away from everyday responsibilities, rest, reflect and focus on a particular topic. Retreats generally take place over the course of a weekend and are held at a location conducive to relaxation and introspection. 

Life coaching involves meeetings between a coach and a client,  often with the assistance of technology. The client and coach work on agreed upon goals and monitor the client's progress in reaching them. Coaching sessions may be held on a short-term or a long-term basis.

Staff training can be scheduled to provide opportunities for agency personnel to learn more about a host of topics relating to mental health, substance abuse or team building. Popular topics include co-occurring disorders, using the Diagnostic and Statisical Manual of Mental Disorders and self-care for professional helpers.

Technical assistance is offered to organizations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which employees function.

Counselors who are working toward licensure in the District of Columbia can meet with a licensed professional counselor to discuss cases and strategize treatment approaches for clients.

We accept CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and a variety of Employee Assistance Programs. Some individuals self-pay for services and are reimbursed for a portion of their costs by their health insurance company. Other individuls pay for all services out-of-pocket. Call (240)-354-3854 for more information.