LCMHCA Professional Disclosure Statement
Leslie R. Smith, MA LCMHC-A Jodi Province Counseling Services, PLLC Office: 336-818-0733
E-mail: smithleslie2107@gmail.com
My Qualifications
I am a graduate student at Wake Forest University, completing my master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated in August 2023. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Penn State University in December 2019. I have completed over 600 internship hours. I volunteered for a little over year at the ARK, emergency, and temporary housing for women, working closely with the women in a supportive capacity and dispensed medication. I also am a mentor through the Surry County, Surry Friends of Youth.
Restricted Licensure
I have earned a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Association (LCHMCA) in North Carolina. I am also a National Board-Certified Counselor. I am working on my supervision hours towards full licensure. I am under the supervision of Jodi Province. Jodi Province, MA, LCMHCS, NCC. Her contact information is 336-818-0733, email jodi.province@gmail.com. From time to time, recordings of the counseling sessions will be used only for the purpose of providing clinical supervision. Her office is located at Jodi Provinces, Counseling Services, PLLC 1260 College Avenue, Suite 1, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. She is available Monday-Friday, 8am 5:00pm.
Counseling Background
I work primarily with children and adolescents, with the occasional adult client. My counseling treatment philosophy is based on person-centered approach and uses motivational interviewing techniques. During my internship, I have become familiar with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Theraplay®. I have completed course work in Life Span Development, Theories and Models of Counseling, Family Counseling, Cultures and Counseling, and Advance Skill and Crisis Management.
Session Fees and Length of Service
Appointments are generally 45 to 50 minutes in length. The duration of counseling varies widely among clients depending on their needs and preferences. You may choose to terminate therapy at any time, but I strongly suggest that we have a final session together once you decide to terminate SO that I am best able to help you prepare for and process the conclusion of our work together. Session Fees for Private Pay the Initial Intake $175.00 Counseling Sessions $150.00 Letters $45.00 FMLA Paperwork $25.00. Jodi Province Counseling Services, PLLC is networked with several major insurance carriers including Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medcost, Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Magellan, and NC Healthchoice. Co-pays are accepted in the form of cash, check, or credit. We are also credentialed with many local industry's Employee Assistance Programs (EAP Please check with your human resource department to determine eligibility.