In individual counseling, a client meets one-on-one with a clinician, usually in forty-five to fifty-minute sessions. Such a working relationship may last for only a few sessions or may continue for much longer, depending on each clients need. Although talking to a clinician for the first time can feel awkward or embarrassing, research suggests that the therapeutic relationship can effectively help clients deal with a variety of issues and improve their quality of life.

Clients seek individual therapy for a wide range of reasons, hoping to feel and function better. Common issues include: general anxiety and stress, difficult childhood and family experiences (past and present), relationship struggles, depression, homesickness, and eating and body image issues. Clients also often seek individual therapy to work toward developing a better self-image, to explore existential themes (e.g. "What's my purpose?" or "Why am I here?"), or to achieve personal growth. The approach to such treatment varies from person-to-person, and may for some include a good deal of initial work involving the client's past experiences, and for others may emphasize current experiences. Choices Counseling hopes to provide a warm, supportive environment in which our clients are able to work toward their unique goals.