Katie Jones, M.S., LPC

Episcopal Church of the Nativity

Greenwood, MS 38930

662-392-1239

katiejones241@gmail.com

 

Qualifications: I earned a Master of Science in School Counseling from Mississippi State University in 2012 and my Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation in 2020.

Counseling Relationship:

My goal is to create an environment that is conducive for trust and progress. You, the client, and I will navigate through the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that have led to you visiting a counselor. Together, we will identify and work towards goals that will improve your livelihood.

My theoretical orientation is that of an existential point of view as I believe that it is important to discover one’s meaning and purpose and explore the strengths and weaknesses of an individual as they navigate through life. We will spend more energy on the present and future than on the past with emphasis on your ability to enhance your future. The most important aspect of the counseling relationship is to facilitate finding authenticity within yourself.

Areas of Focus / Services Offered / Clients Served:

Areas I have focused on in counseling include relationship issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, career planning, anger management and grief.

 

I have worked as a high school counselor and gained experience in relationship issues, depression, eating disorders, abuse, blended family issues, bullying, abandonment issues, sexual orientation, oppositional defiant disorder, and domestic violence.

 

I have also worked as a counselor at a community college and have focused on career planning, relationship issues, interests inventory, time management, wellness and health, community involvement and navigating obstacles that put students at –risk of dropping out.

 

 

 Code of Conduct:

As an LPC,  I am required by law to follow the code of conduct published by the American Counseling Association(https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf )

 and the Mississippi State Statues Governing Licensed Professional Counselors (https://www.lpc.ms.gov/secure/pdf/2018%20Statutes.pdf

Any complaints may be filed on the Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Websites (https://www.lpc.ms.gov/secure/complaint.asp )

 

Office Procedures: Appointments can be made by email (katiejones241@gmail.com) or phone (662-392-1239).

Appointments are typically set at the end of a session.

Please cancel within 24 hours if planning to do so.

There will be a 50$ same-day cancellation fee, so please let me know asap if you need to move your appointment. Thanks!

 

Confidentiality Statement:

Any information expressed to me will remain confidential unless one of the following scenarios occur (1) The client signs a release to allow me to disclose information; (2) The client expresses that they will harm his/herself or someone else; (3) there is suspicion of abuse against a minor and/or elder (60 or older) or (4) a court order is received requiring information.

 

During marriage or family counseling, information expressed by individuals in session where other members are not present, must be held in confidence (unless the above mandates occur). For minors, any information disclosed may be shared with the parent or guardian of the client.

 

Emergency Situations:

Please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the case of emergency 1-800-273-8255 or 911, Greenwood Leflore Hospital 662-459-7000.

 

Client Responsibilities:

As a client, I expect: (1) to set, keep, and cancel appointments if necessary; (2) help to plan and follow through with your goals and (3) be an active partner through the process of therapy. If you have any concerns, I expect you will express these to me in an appropriate manner. If you are under the care of another mental health professional, I expect you to tell me. My goal is to help you process your thoughts and emotions related to any decision, not make them for you. It is recommended that you inform me of current medications being taken.

Your honesty and effort are necessary for growth and progress.

 

Court appearances, letters, and other paperwork: Court appearances are billed at $120 per hour with a minimum charge of eight (8) hours, for a total of nine hundred and sixty (960) dollars. Since the client-therapist relationship is built on trust with the foundation of that trust being confidentiality, it is often damaging to the therapeutic relationship for the therapist to be asked to present records to the court, testify whether factual or in an expert nature, in court or deposition. The therapist asks that clients only request a court appearance in extreme cases. In such cases as the therapist is ordered to testify by the court about his/her counseling with you, the therapist will be monetarily compensated as set forth below. In the event that it is necessary for the therapist to testify before any court, arbitrator, or other hearing officer to testify at a deposition, whether the testimony is factual or expert, or to present any or all records pertaining to the counseling relationship to a court official, the client agrees to pay the therapist for his or her services, including travel, preparation, and necessary expenditures at the rate of $120 per hour, rounded to the nearest half hour. These expenditures include but are not limited to copies, parking, meals, and the like. The client agrees to pay the $960 two weeks prior to the appearance, presentation of records, or testimony requested. All additional expenditures will be billed after the court appearance. Other letters and paperwork requested by the client will be assessed a charge of $50 per hour, rounded to the nearest hour, with a minimum 1 hour charge.

 

Potential Counseling Risks:

 There is risk that you, the client, will experience emotions (i.e., anger, depression, anxiety etc.) through the process; please share these with me.

 

 

Counseling at Nativity

Agreement and Indemnity Form

I have applied for counseling services at Nativity for myself and the following persons for whom I am a legal guardian:

 
 
I understand that the Counseling Services at Nativity will be rendered by a trained Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

 

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Episcopal Church of Nativity, its priest, employees, staff members and congregational members from any claims for damages of any nature arising out of, or allegedly due to, any counseling, instruction or advice rendered by personnel who work in the Counseling Service at Nativity or out of any activity relate thereto.

I understand that Counseling Services at Nativity is a ministry set up by the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. I understand that counseling service provided by therapists/counselor at Nativity are not to be construed as services provided by the priest or other congregational members of the church. I agree to indemnify.

 

I have read the above information carefully, understand its contents and agree to receive services for myself and/or my child under these conditions.

 

I understand that I may ask questions about any procedures or treatments offered to me at this clinic, that I may stop treatment at any time, and that all clinical information will remain strictly confidential. I understand that sessions will be recorded and will be kept confidential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Please talk with me if you need to make arrangements for payment, I would be happy to work with you.

Currently, I am accepting Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ms and private pay.

Acknowledgement I have reviewed this Professional Counseling Informed Consent Agreement. I likewise understand my Client's Rights set in this form. I accept this agreement and consent to counseling.