• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Auburn Psychological Wellness Center

  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
    • Counseling
    • Group Counseling
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychological Assessment
  • Meet our Providers
    • Counseling Providers
      • Dr. Chenetra Buchannon
      • Dr. Brian Carlson
      • Dr. Marilyn Cornish
      • Ms. Tikishia Ferrell
      • Dr. Evelyn Hunter
      • Dr. Alfredo Palacios
    • Psychiatry Providers
      • Ms. Brittney Brooks
      • Ms. Ann Madsen
      • Dr. Erica Ramey
    • Psychological Assessment Providers
      • Dr. Marilyn Cornish
      • Dr. Evelyn Hunter
      • Ms. Tarryn Roberts
  • Values
    • What is Psychological Wellness?
    • Culturally Responsive Counseling
    • Benefits of Therapy
    • Physical and Mental Health
  • Rates and Insurance
  • Book an Appointment
  • Blog
  • Private Practice Careers
    • Counseling Position
    • Psychiatry Position
    • Psychological Technician Position
    • Psychologist Position

Counseling

We offer several types of counseling at Auburn Psychological Wellness Center (APWC) for a wide range of concerns. To see the specialty areas of our counselors and psychologists, check out their webpages below. We are currently able to provide individual, couples, and group counseling.

Our Counseling Providers

Dr. Chenetra Buchannon
Dr. Chenetra Buchannon
Dr. Brian Carlson
Dr. Brian Carlson
Dr. Marilyn Cornish
Dr. Marilyn Cornish
Ms. Tikishia Ferrell
Ms. Tikishia Ferrell
Dr. Evelyn Hunter
Dr. Evelyn Hunter

Dr. Alfredo Palacios APWC
Dr. Alfredo Palacios

Individual Therapy

Most of our clients attend individual therapy. This means you work one-on-one with your therapist to address your concerns and to improve your wellbeing. The first session is typically focused on getting to know you, as well as understanding the concerns that brought you to counseling. During your first few sessions, your therapist will work with you to create a plan for individual counseling. Our standard practice at APWC for adults is weekly 55 minute sessions, at least initially. However, you may decide to meet less often (or occasionally more often) depending on your needs and preferences. Sessions with children may be shorter and will often include a parent or caregiver for part of the session. We encourage you to read about the possible benefits of therapy here.

Couples Counseling

In couples counseling, you and your romantic partner attend sessions together. Couples counseling can help in several ways. For example, couples counseling may help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, increase intimacy, and work through personal concerns that impact the relationship. The first session focuses on getting to know you and your partner, understanding your concerns, and clarifying your goals for couples counseling. Session length and frequency will vary depending on your needs and preferences. In addition, you will often be asked to practice new skills outside of sessions to increase the benefits you receive from couples counseling.

Group Counseling

In group counseling, you meet with one or two therapists and several other clients. Groups typically include 4-8 clients. Some groups are focused on a specific theme and may include psychoeducation about the common concern shared among clients. Other groups, however, are open to clients with a range of mental health concerns and focus more generally on interpersonal relationships. Through group counseling, you may improve your communication skills, realize you are not alone in your concerns, learn about how you interact with others, and increase your coping skills.

Before Footer

Footer

778 N. Dean Road Suite 300 | Auburn, AL 36830
Office 334-219-0425 | Fax 334-460-0468 | info@auburnwellness.com

Copyright © 2023 ยท Auburn Psychological Wellness Center