Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect during my first therapy session?

In your initial psychotherapy session at Refinery Counseling Services (in Columbus, GA or online across Georgia), your therapist will take time to understand your background, what’s bringing you to counseling, and the symptoms or challenges you want to address—such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, anger, relationship concerns, or life transitions. Together, you’ll clarify your goals for therapy, discuss what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in the past, and begin creating a personalized treatment plan with practical next steps. You’ll also have space to ask questions about the therapy process, scheduling, confidentiality, and approach—so you can decide if you feel comfortable and supported. The goal of the first counseling session is simple: help you feel safe, understood, and clear about how therapy will help you move forward.

What types of services do you offer at Refinery Counseling Services?

At Refinery Counseling Services, we provide professional mental health counseling and psychotherapy in Columbus, GA, and offer online therapy (telehealth) throughout Georgia. We also offer clinical consulting and supervision for graduate-level counselors pursuing professional licensure. Our approach is compassionate, structured, and results-focused: Hope Refined. Healing Restored. For additional information, visit our services page.

How often should I attend therapy?

How often you should attend therapy or counseling depends on your goals, symptoms, and current stress level. At Refinery Counseling Services in Columbus, GA (with online therapy across Georgia), we typically recommend weekly therapy sessions at the start—especially if you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship stress, or a major life transition—because consistent support helps you build momentum and see progress faster. As you begin feeling more stable and confident using your tools, many clients shift to bi-weekly counseling, and later to monthly therapy for maintenance, accountability, and continued growth. Your therapist will partner with you to create the right schedule based on your needs, budget, and treatment plan—so therapy stays effective, sustainable, and aligned with your healing goals.

Who can benefit from clinical supervision consultation?

At Refinery Counseling Services LLC in Columbus, GA, our clinical supervision and consultation services are designed for graduate-level counselors, pre-licensed therapists, associate clinicians, and interns who are working toward professional licensure in the mental health field. If you’re pursuing hours toward licensure, strengthening clinical confidence, or needing structured support with case conceptualization, documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, or ethical decision-making, our supervision/consultation provides a clear, supportive path forward. We also offer professional consultation for clinicians at various stages who want guidance, accountability, and clinical skill development as they grow in their work.

What topics do you cover in your professional speaking engagements?

Refinery Counseling Services provides professional speaking engagements in Columbus, GA and across Georgia for schools, churches, organizations, and professional teams. We cover a range of topics including mental health awareness, coping strategies, stress management, trauma-informed care, communication and boundaries, and emotional wellness, as well as clinical skill development and professional ethics for mental health audiences. Every presentation is tailored to your audience, goals, and setting to deliver practical, impactful, and relevant training.

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