Your needs, preferences, and pace help guide the work.
01
Feel heard
Share what has been difficult, what is already helping, and what you hope might change.
02
Find practical ways forward
Explore patterns and practice ways to manage stress, communicate, and respond to everyday challenges. Younger clients may learn through play.
03
Reflect and adjust
Check in on progress together and adapt as your needs or goals change.
Christian integration is optional and included only at your request.
Josiah Shively, M.A.Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Meet Your Counselor
Josiah Shively
M.A., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
I start by listening to what feels difficult and what you hope might change. Together, we choose a focus that matters to you.
My experience includes outpatient counseling, crisis stabilization, and community-based care. With younger clients, I may use play and age-appropriate activities to help them express what is hard to say.
I practice under qualified clinical supervision as part of Florida’s licensure pathway.
Education
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Liberty University, 2024
B.S., Psychology — Liberty University, 2021
Training
EMDR trained
Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)
Training in cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and DBT-informed approaches
What to expect
A clear first few steps.
Start with a free 15-minute call. There’s no commitment to ongoing counseling.
STEP 01
Request a consultation
Email a phone number and a few times that work for you. The call covers your questions, fit, and availability.
STEP 02
Get ready for your session
If you decide to proceed, arrange an appointment and complete your intake paperwork through the secure client portal.
STEP 03
Begin with your priorities
Together, we’ll talk about what brings you in, answer your questions, and make a plan to move toward your goals.
Questions about counseling or getting started can be discussed during a consultation or by general email.
What is the session fee?
Sessions are $75 for 50 minutes. Counseling is self-pay.
Do you accept insurance?
Insurance is not currently accepted. Counseling is self-pay at this time.
What is the free consultation?
The complimentary 15-minute phone consultation is a chance to ask general questions and discuss whether counseling may be a good fit, availability, and possible next steps. It is not a counseling session or crisis service.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is a chance to discuss what brings you to counseling, your goals, and relevant context, then consider how to proceed.
Do you work with children and teens?
Counseling is available for children and adolescents. Caregiver involvement is discussed based on the young person’s age, needs, and circumstances. Please ask about age fit for a particular child or teen.
Is telehealth available?
Yes. Telehealth is available throughout Florida. In-person sessions are in Brandon.
Is Christian integration required?
No. Christian integration is optional and is included only if requested. Counseling is guided by your preferences and goals.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your appointment time is reserved for you. To honor your time, your counselor’s time, and your commitment to counseling, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. This notice helps make appointments available to others who may need support.
Are you currently accepting clients?
Please ask about current openings. Availability can change.
Good Faith Estimate: If you are uninsured or choose not to use insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges for non-emergency services. You may request an estimate before scheduling. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your estimate, you may be able to dispute it. Read the official CMS notice of your rights.
Contact
Start with a conversation.
A complimentary 15-minute phone consultation is a chance to discuss whether counseling may be a good fit, availability, and possible next steps. When requesting one by email, please include a phone number and a few general times that may work.
For privacy, please do not send therapy histories or detailed clinical information by email. Email may not be secure and is not monitored for urgent concerns.
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
In-person & telehealth
Koa Counseling & Wellness LLC
Josiah Shively, M.A., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
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