What to Expect at Your First Visit:
Your first visit, known as the "intake" session, is designed to gather information and provide insights into what's holding you back from reaching your full potential. Your therapist will ask several questions, take notes, and collaborate with you on a possible diagnosis. They will also recommend the number and frequency of future sessions. In future sessions, the focus will be on analyzing patterns in your life, identifying helpful techniques, and building new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. While the therapist leads with questions during the first visit, subsequent visits allow you, the client, to speak freely and be heard without judgment.
Scope of Practice:
Our scope of practice is defined and regulated by A.R.S. 32-3251. Boyce Professional Counseling, is regulated by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Our scope of work is covered in detail in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 32, Chapter 33, numbers 10 and 12.
Anxiety Disorders: Providing therapy techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients manage and reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, etc.
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Depression: Conducting assessments to diagnose and treat depressive disorders, utilizing interventions like interpersonal therapy or mindfulness-based approaches to alleviate symptoms.
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Mood Disorders: Employing therapeutic strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based approaches , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to address mood fluctuations, stabilize emotional states, and enhance overall emotional resilience and well-being.
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Trauma and PTSD: Using trauma-focused therapies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or narrative therapy to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Offering counseling and support to individuals struggling with addiction issues, facilitating recovery through motivational interviewing, relapse prevention strategies, and support group involvement.
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Relationship Issues: Providing couples therapy to address communication problems, conflict resolution, infidelity issues, and rebuilding trust in relationships.
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Grief and Loss: Helping individuals navigate through the grieving process following the loss of a loved one or significant life change, using supportive counseling and grief-focused interventions.
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Stress Management: Teaching clients coping skills and relaxation techniques to manage stress effectively, addressing work-related stress, academic pressure, or life transitions.
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Child and Adolescent Issues: Providing counseling for children and adolescents dealing with behavioral problems, academic challenges, peer relationships, family issues, or developmental concerns.
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Self-esteem and Identity Issues: Working with clients to explore and build self-confidence, address self-esteem issues, and navigate identity development.
Career Counseling: Assisting individuals in career exploration, decision-making, job transitions, and overcoming obstacles related to professional growth and satisfaction.
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Parenting Challenges: Supporting parents in managing parenting stress, improving parent-child communication, addressing behavioral concerns in children, and fostering positive family dynamics.
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Chronic Illness and Disability: Providing emotional support and coping strategies for individuals and families affected by chronic illness, disability, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Anger Management: Helping clients understand and manage anger in healthy ways through cognitive restructuring, communication skills training, and stress reduction techniques.