Professional Disclosure

1. Amanda Jo Hathcock, NCC, LLPC, SHRM-CP

Ripples of Hope Counseling, LLC

P.O. Box 150

Brookston, IN 47923

 

2. Qualifications

I have a Master of Arts in counseling from Oakland University, am a limited licensed counselor (LLPC) through the state of Michigan, am a certified human animal interaction specialist (CHAIS) from Oakland University, am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through NBCC, am certified as a telemental health associate (CTMH-A), and am a certified therapeutic horseback riding instructor (CTRI) through PATH Intl.  I am trained to work with youth and adults as individuals and in groups in both physical and virtual formats.

 

I currently practice under supervision by David Frobish, LPC Michigan License #6401007697.

 

3. Description of Practice

Amanda owns Ripples of Hope Counseling, LLC permanently located in Indiana and also serving clients in Michigan.  She provides telehealth therapy via synchronous and asynchronous methods to adult clients whose condition has been assessed to be appropriately manageable via email telehealth platforms.

 

Counseling involves vulnerable sharing with a professional skilled in helping the client(s) grow personally.  Counseling is theory based and professional, guided by ethical and legal standards.  The general goals for the client are that he/she/they can identify the issues, develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan.  This is a very personal process.  It is educational and developmental by nature.

 

My understanding of counseling comes from several theoretical orientations.  I believe that the client(s) has the solutions for their dilemmas within themselves.  We have the freedom to choose what directions our life takes and responsibility to take control of that freedom.  Therefore the counselor does not have the solution to the client’s challenges but is a facilitator of the process that helps the client take responsibility and action confronting their own challenges.

 

4. Fee Scale

Telehealth charges are:

$65.00 (USD) for one week of unlimited Telemental Health Email coaching,

$205.00 (USD) for one month of unlimited Telemental Health Email coaching,

$60.00 (USD) for 50 minute telephone sessions,

and $80.00 (USD) for 50 minute virtual with visual sessions. 

Cancellation fees apply as outlined at ripplesofhopecounseling.com and in consent to treat document.

 

5. Code of Conduct

The State of Michigan requires counselors to adhere to a Code of Conduct that is determined by the Board of Counseling.Should you wish to file a complaint, you may do so through:

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Bureau of Professional Licensing Investigations & Inspections Division

P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909

(517) 241-0205