Individual Therapy

Learn more about the Mental Health Services philosophy of care and scope of service. Our goal is to provide a range of treatment options to serve our community; if we aren’t able to accommodate your needs, we are happy to help you find a local provider or treatment program.

Initial Consultations

The Initial Consultation (IC) appointment is the first step to determining which resources will be most helpful to you. All IC appointments are 20-25 minutes in length and may be scheduled in person or via Zoom. Same- or next-day appointments can be made through the MyHealth Portal or by calling 410-516-3311.

Please check in for your Initial Consultation visit 30 minutes before your appointment time. You must complete a consent form and a few brief questionnaires to help the clinician who will meet with you understand your needs. If you do not check in for your appointment and complete the questionnaires by the start of your appointment time, you will need to reschedule your visit.

The IC appointment will focus on the reason you are seeking care, and assessment of any risk factors and questions about your mental health history. At the conclusion of the IC appointment, the clinician will review their recommendations for your care, which may include Mental Health Services resources, a referral to a community provider, or a connection to other helpful Hopkins resources.

Many clients will benefit from group counseling, which can be especially effective for those interested in exploring their interpersonal style and enhancing their approach to relationships in such areas as trust, intimacy, anger, conflict, assertiveness, taking risks, and improving self-esteem. Check out our Fall 2024 groups here!

There are many workshops and drop-in groups that provide skills, opportunities for connection, and support on a wide array of topics. These helpful resources are a great first step in your mental health journey, and it may be just what’s needed to help you reach your goals.

Individual Therapy

While not every concern or issue requires ongoing meetings with a clinician, Mental Health Services offers goal-oriented individual therapy for clients. This means that your provider will work with you to develop goals and a treatment plan to address a specific concern, symptoms, or mental health condition. We utilize the CCAPS, a brief assessment tool that helps you and your provider track progress and adjust your treatment plan accordingly. While we don’t have specific session limits, the majority of clients are seen for brief treatment, typically between 4-8 sessions. Students and learners who would like open-ended or weekly therapy may be connected to a provider in the community for ongoing care.