Sandra Adkins-Coss

I have been counseling since graduating from CALU in 2014. My clients have been in varied settings including groups, individual and couple. I use a trauma-informed approach and utilize evidence based practice.

I like to get a whole picture of my clients. I think our past effects our future. I will ask the client about their background, family dynamics, work, hobbies, health and diet. I tend to use humor often in my sessions and approach topics in a straightforward manner.

In a first session I'll ask why the client is beginning therapy and if they have attended counseling before. I will ask about previous diagnosis, medication and what their goals are. The client will state their personal goals of what they want to accomplish when they have completed therapy.