Professional Disclosure Statement and Informed Consent

Rose LPCC 9163 Phone: (530)643-9189

Counseling is a major decision and I am thankful that you have chosen to be here. This consent will be explained to you verbally and I will assist you in understanding my services, policies, and the benefits and risks of counseling, and the limits of confidentiality. This document is our professional agreement.

Education and Qualifications

My name is Rose Atondo and I am an LPCC. I received my Bachelors in Psychology, from Vermont College in 2005. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2018. My experience includes, work with Siskiyou County Behavioral Health with both adults, and teens. Working under a licensed therapist in Yreka during my internship in private practice with adults and couples. I am a Gottman method couple’s therapist, I have been trained through level 3, and I am working on becoming certified. While I have taken training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I want you to know that I am completely independent in providing you with clinical services and I alone am fully responsible for those services. The Gottman Institute or its agents have no responsibility for the services you receive. I follow American Counseling Association code of Ethics.

As a licensed professional clinical counselor working with couples using the gottman method I strive to be a caring ear, understanding heart, and respectful to each person’s background in counseling relationships. I seek to empower individuals to reach personal goals, gain insight, heal and/or improve life quality.

Treatment Approach

While working with couples, as well as individuals my hope is to create a safe space to explore what brings you to counseling, and help you regain your connection. I can help you learn to manage conflict in a more constructive way. I am grateful for the opportunity to assist my clients as they explore their goals and resolve the barriers to their success and satisfaction in life. I enjoy helping people resolve relationship conflicts, overcome traumatic experiences, and tap into their inner strength. Therapy can assist you to gain insight into painful experiences, transform patterns that no longer serve you and pinpoint specific issues you may have. Lasting personal growth requires persistent deliberate effort. My goal is to help you feel better while building your self-understanding and skills

Most people find counseling to be emotionally liberating and beneficial. However, specific results cannot be guaranteed, and there are some risks involved. Unpacking long-standing, unresolved problems can trigger uncomfortable memories and feelings. At times, you may experience stress, emotional discomfort, or changes in your relationships. Sometimes it can feel like things are getting worse before they get better. You are likely to gain the most benefit from counseling if you are committed to the process and attend regularly. I welcome your questions and comments about our work together. I will support you and your position throughout the counseling journey. You have the right to request changes in treatment, refuse any treatment that you do not want, or to end treatment at any time. You also have the right to a second opinion, a different approach, or a different counselor and I will give you a referral if needed.