Tristar Counseling

(PsyD) Doctorate of Psychology (LP) Licensed Psychologist : (PA and Ohio) (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor : (PA) (LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor : (Ohio) of Tristar Counseling offers individual therapy via telehealth at this time. Dr. Jennifer Kos, PsyD has over 30 years of combined experiences working with children, adolescents, seniors, families and individuals. Her current focus is on treatment of individuals 21 and older who are experiencing ADHD, AuADHD, sensory and neurodivergency needs, depression, anxiety, panic, aging issues, recovery from narcissistic abuse, codependency, midlife / menopause, divorce, retirement and second career adjustment, grieving, and any relational discord issues across all settings including professional, corporate and academic settings. Working with other mental health professionals, energy workers, medical professionals, first responders, caregivers and those exposed to traumatic events and experiences is an area close to her heart. She believes that supporting those who take care of others is a high honor and it is never undervalued in her work. Jennifer also understands the unique needs of executives, educators, the self-employed and those who may have high profile positions that require an awareness of the need for security and assurance of an understanding of these dynamics. She will provide private, confidential and easily accessible online options that will suit your schedule if office visits are not always an option. Jennifer efforts to not discriminate due to race, sexual orientation, gender, religion or ethnicity. LGBTQIA+ community members are warmly welcomed as she efforts to be an ally and a safe space in the world. Primary treatment modalities that she uses include but are not limited to trauma informed, neurodivergence informed use of psychodynamic principles rooted in humanistic and existential theory. IFS / Parts work, mindfulness and regulation practices, meridian tapping, energy psychology, and somatic breath and body work are effective and optimal options for addressing symptoms related to chronic stress and trauma be it current or historic. Jennifer is also a certified meditation instructor and finds value in sharing these skills. She will offer all of these interventions separately or in a blended fashion as it is deemed appropriate for ongoing care. She also believes that laughter is as healing as tears so efforts, when appropriate, to create lighter moments where our humanity and hope can have a moment to breathe in the comic absurdity of it all. Jennifer does enjoy being in the office environment but chose to spend time being trained in telehealth ethics, confidentiality and effective treatment options to provide extra support for her true passion and appreciation of telehealth treatment. Whatever road gets you to a safe and meaningful therapeutic experience, Jenn will travel it with you. Jennifer is a proud graduate of Duquesne University with a BA in psychology, an MA in counseling and certification in Gerontology from Slippery Rock University and earned her PsyD in clinical psychology from California Southern University. She is the author of The Normalcy Fallacy and The Mystic Time Traveler’s Life Planner and Journal. When not working, writing, studying or engaged in public speaking and educational events, Jennifer spends her time with her adult children and friends (or happily alone) going to concerts, traveling, reading, journaling, writing, practicing Tarot, playing Tetris and solitaire, painting, making art and jewelry, thrift shopping and upcycling, hiking, walking around the city looking for coffee and pretty rocks and watching Schitt’s Creek for at least the tenth time but none of these things happen until she reports her Wordle score to her college besties’ group chat. ___________________________ While she supports the use of AI as a tool for reflection or organizing thoughts and tasks she does not use AI in session to collect personal data or for note taking / documentation. The world and electronic health records specifically are changing quickly in regard to technology, but she will not use systems that 'listen in' on your session for the purpose of creating session notes. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have in regard to note and charting practices. *** Online Telehealth is provided through the HIPAA compliant Medical Zoom platform allowing all devices to use a personal / confidential ZOOM link which will be provided to all patients. Simple Practice, a HIPAA compliant Electronic Health Records system is used for all Documentation, Scheduling and Billing allowing you easy online access to all paperwork, self scheduling and billing functions with the highest levels of security and encryption available. She has certified training in Telehealth skills and ethics and looks forward to serving the community with this convenient and effective method of providing the highest quality of service and care in the convenience of your home or office. *** No more traffic, waiting rooms or running late, just settle in, click your meeting link and join your session. ________________________ Fees & Insurance ________________________ - In Network Treatment - (Please scroll to bottom for In Network Information) * Please contact your insurance carrier to determine and verify your benefits, co-pays, percentage responsibility, and deductibles. * ** There is no guarantee that insurance will cover treatment expenses. ** *** Any uncovered costs will be the responsibility of the client at the time services are provided. *** ____________________________________________ Specific Questions to ask your Insurance Provider:: _____________________________________________ ​​​~ Do I have mental health insurance benefits? ~ Is Jennifer L Kos, PsyD, LPC, LPCCS of Tristar Counseling , Beaver, PA 15009 in network? ~ What is my deductible (if any) and how much of it has been met? ~ What is my copay and / or co-insurance per session? ~ How many sessions does my health insurance cover? ~ Is Telehealth covered? ~ What is the time frame of my coverage (from what month to what month so that you know when your deductible starts again - many do not start in January) ​ *** I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Ohio therefore I am only able to provide treatment for individuals residing in those two states *** ​To schedule a session a credit card will need to be put on file. It will not be billed unless / until a session has been completed and only if there is a balance due according to the agreed upon self pay rate, co-pay, or % of session fee as described by your insurance. The fee will automatically be charged at the end of the billing day. _______________________________ OUT OF NETWORK PAYMENTS:: _______________________________ * Payment will be expected at the end of session via a credit card held on file. I will provide you with a superbill after payment that you can submit to your insurance company for direct reimbursement or to go towards your deductible. This allows you to have complete autonomy in regard to who has information about your treatment and allows me to provide immediate treatment options. *Please check with your insurance company to determine Out Of Network (OON) options, if any, and what type of reimbursement options you will have. I cannot guarantee that services will be covered or reimbursements offered by your insurance. ____________ SELF - PAY ____________ Self - pay is a direct payment that you control completely. This is the only way to ensure that no one else will have access to your information. A sliding scale will be considered for self- pay clients if necessary. Please scroll to bottom for rates. ________________________________ ​*** FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS answered by Jenn *** ________________________________ *** What can I expect from therapy? In simple terms, therapy is a research based process that teaches you how your mind, emotions and behavior work in everyday life. It helps you navigate your feelings, build better behaviors, and relate to your thoughts differently so that you can relate to yourself, others and your circumstances in healthier, more effective ways. *** Is therapy confidential? Yes! What you share with a therapist is legally required to be kept confidential with a few legal exceptions:: ~ Immediate threat of harm to self or other, ~ Suspicion of child or dependent elder abuse ~ In the case of a court subpoena. We’ll discuss all of this and other office policies during your initial intake session *** What is the first session ( Intake & Evaluation ) like? This first session is a 60 - 90 minute meeting and is a comprehensive interview with the client and anyone that will be involved in treatment. While it is a long process it helps me to understand your concerns, symptoms, goals and life history that impacts current functioning. We will determine if not only my services but telehealth is appropriate at this time. It also gives you a chance to know me and we then determine if we are a good fit to move forward with scheduled psychotherapy sessions. You are under no obligation to complete the evaluation or return for future services if you do not feel confident about doing so. *** During the first session (Evaluation), some questions might be:: What brought you to therapy? What do you feel needs focused on in your daily life? What are your symptoms? Some questions about your history, including your childhood, education, relationships (family, relationships, work, friends), your current living situation, and daily activities and commitments. We will come to an agreement about the considered length of your treatment, therapy methods, and focus of treatment in the long and short term. ​You will have the opportunity to decline future treatment (at any time) but always remember you are under no obligation to continue treatment. *** What is your cancelation policy? My cancelation policy is 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment cancellations are allowed and can be managed in the online client portal; 48 hours is preferred if possible. This is to allow time to fill spots with other individuals who may be waiting. I do charge a $50 fee for any missed sessions not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. This fee is automatically charged the day of the missed session. *** How long are sessions and how long will this go on? Typical / non - evaluative sessions are all either 55 minutes or 40 minutes which includes a few minutes to review initial session update questions, check the upcoming schedule and to collect payments if necessary. ___________ Therapy is an individual experience so each person’s therapy treatment is different. Some individuals find just a few sessions helpful while others attend more frequently and / or for longer periods of time. ___________ We will determine the best options for you and your schedule and financial realities. The idea is for you to make progress and not need therapy as regularly as you once did. You are always welcome to come back in the future if circumstances arise that would make it a beneficial support. ______________________________________________ *** Are there any issues or types of clients that you don’t work with? ~ I do not work with people under the age of 18. ~ I do not write letters for Emotional Support Animals (ESA). ~ I do not conduct child custody evaluations nor do I provide custody recommendations. ~ I do not provide treatment for eating disorders, drug & alcohol or addiction issues. These are specialized focuses that I do not have specific training and licensure for. _______________________________________________ ~ I do not have a prescriber that I work with specifically but will gladly coordinate care with your PCP or psychiatrist. *** Due to state licensing laws, I can only provide therapy and counseling to individuals residing in Pennsylvania and Ohio. *** THIS SITE IS FOR SCHEDULING AND PRACTICE INFORMATION ONLY. It is not for direct clinical mental health treatment, communication or services. *** Therapeutic communication and services are only provided through HIPAA compliant telehealth (ZOOM), client portal or in office. *** ​​ If you are in need of immediate or crisis help for mental health concerns please contact your nearest mental health provider, emergency room or contact 911. Please call 211 for other non-emergency resources available in your area. Suicide Hotline US & Canada :: DIAL 988 Crisis Hotline :: (24 hours) Dial 988 Crisis TEXT Line :: text HOME to 741741​ ​*** (In Beaver County, PA) Call Crisis Intervention Hotline:: 724-371-8060 or 800-400-6180 WPIC-Beaver County Crisis Services 176 Viriginia Ave. Rochester, PA 15074 Outside of Beaver County PA:: visit:: https://www.preventsuicidepa.org IN OHIO:: Visit:: https://www.ohiospf.org *** “Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.”​ ~ Madeleine L’Engle, A Ring of Endless Light *** “Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.”​​ ~ J. Garcia, Scarlet Begonias