Dr. Jennifer L. Kos, PsyD (LP, LPC, LPCC)
(PsyD) Doctorate of Psychology
(LP) Licensed Psychologist : (PA, Ohio and NY)
(LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor : (PA)
(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor : (Ohio)
of Tristar Counseling offers individual therapy via telehealth at this time.
Dr. Jennifer Kos, PsyD has over 30 years of combined experiences working with children, adolescents, seniors, families and individuals. Her current focus is on treatment of individuals 21 and older who are experiencing ADHD, AuADHD, sensory and neurodivergency needs, work stress, depression, anxiety, panic, aging issues, recovery from narcissistic abuse, codependency, midlife / menopause, divorce, retirement and second career adjustment, grieving, and any relational discord issues across all settings including professional, corporate and academic settings.
Working with other mental health professionals, business owners, artists, medical professionals, first responders, caregivers and those exposed to traumatic events and experiences is an area close to her heart. She believes that supporting those who take care of others is a high honor and it is never undervalued in her work.
Jennifer also understands the unique needs of executives, educators, the self-employed and those who may have high profile positions that require an awareness of the need for security and assurance of an understanding of these dynamics. She will provide private, confidential and easily accessible online options that will suit your schedule.
Jennifer efforts to not discriminate due to race, sexual orientation, gender, religion or ethnicity. LGBTQIA+ community members are warmly welcomed as she efforts to be an ally and a safe space in the world.
Primary treatment modalities that she uses include but are not limited to trauma informed, neurodivergence informed use of psychodynamic principles rooted in humanistic and existential theory. IFS / Parts work, mindfulness and regulation practices, meridian tapping, energy psychology, and somatic breath and body work are effective and optimal options for addressing symptoms related to chronic stress and trauma be it current or historic.
Jennifer is also a certified meditation instructor and finds value in sharing these skills. She will offer all of these interventions separately or in a blended fashion as it is deemed appropriate for ongoing care. She also believes that laughter is as healing as tears so efforts, when appropriate, to create lighter moments where our humanity and hope can have a moment to breathe in the comic absurdity of it all. Jennifer has been trained in telehealth ethics, confidentiality and effective treatment options to provide extra support for her true passion and appreciation of telehealth treatment.
Jennifer is a proud graduate of Duquesne University with a BA in psychology, an MA in counseling and certification in Gerontology from Slippery Rock University and earned her PsyD in clinical psychology from California Southern University. She is the author of The Normalcy Fallacy and The Mystic Time Traveler’s Life Planner and Journal ~ both are written by and for those who seek to have a bigger space for self awareness, healing and growth.
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While she supports the use of AI as a tool for reflection or organizing thoughts and tasks she does not use AI recording in session. The world and electronic health records specifically are changing quickly in regard to technology, but she will not use systems that 'listen in' on your session for the purpose of creating session notes. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have in regard to note and charting practices.
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Online Telehealth Practice Harbor, a HIPAA compliant Electronic Health Records and Telehealth system. It is also used for all Documentation, Scheduling and Billing allowing you easy online access to all paperwork, self scheduling and billing functions with the highest levels of security and encryption available.
She has certified training in Telehealth skills and ethics and looks forward to serving the community with this convenient and effective method of providing the highest quality of service and care in the convenience of your home or office.
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No more traffic, waiting rooms or running late, just settle in, click your meeting link and join your session.
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Fees & Insurance
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- In Network Treatment -
(BCBS / Highmark, United, Optum, Aetna, UPMC)
Please contact your insurance carrier to determine and verify your benefits, co-pays, percentage responsibility, and deductibles.
There is no guarantee that insurance will cover treatment expenses.
* Any uncovered costs will be the responsibility
of the client at the time services are provided. *
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Specific Questions to ask your Insurance Provider::
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~ Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
~ Is Jennifer L Kos, PsyD, LPC, LPCCS of Tristar Counseling , Beaver, PA 15009 in network?
~ What is my deductible (if any) and how much of it has been met?
~ What is my copay and / or co-insurance per session?
~ How many sessions does my health insurance cover?
~ Is Telehealth covered?
~ What is the time frame of my coverage (from what month to what month so that you know when your deductible starts again - many do not start in January)
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I am licensed in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York therefore I am only able to provide treatment for individuals residing or present in those three states.
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To schedule a session a credit card will need to be put on file.
It will not be billed unless / until a session has been completed and only if there is a balance due according to the agreed upon self pay rate, co-pay, or % of session fee as described by your insurance.
The fee will automatically be charged at the end of the billing day.
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OUT OF NETWORK PAYMENTS::
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* Payment will be expected at the end of session via a credit card held on file. I will provide you with a superbill after payment that you can submit to your insurance company for direct reimbursement or to go towards your deductible. This allows you to have complete autonomy in regard to who has information about your treatment and allows me to provide immediate treatment options.
*Please check with your insurance company to determine Out Of Network (OON) options, if any, and what type of reimbursement options you will have. I cannot guarantee that services will be covered or reimbursements offered by your insurance.
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SELF - PAY
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Self - pay is a direct payment that you control completely. This is the only way to ensure that no one else will have access to your information. A sliding scale will be considered for self- pay clients if necessary.
Please scroll to bottom for rates.
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THIS SITE IS FOR SCHEDULING
AND PRACTICE INFORMATION ONLY.
It is not for direct clinical mental health treatment, communication or services.
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Therapeutic communication and services are only provided through HIPAA compliant Telehealth, client portal or in office.
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If you are in need of immediate or crisis help for mental health concerns please contact your nearest mental health provider, emergency room or contact 911.
Please call 211 for other non-emergency resources available in your area.
Suicide Hotline US & Canada :: DIAL 988
Crisis Hotline :: (24 hours) Dial 988
Crisis TEXT Line :: text HOME to 741741
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ+ people:
1-866-488-7386
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(In Beaver County, PA)
Call Crisis Intervention Hotline::
724-371-8060 or 800-400-6180
WPIC-Beaver County Crisis Services
176 Viriginia Ave.
Rochester, PA 15074
Outside of Beaver County PA::
visit:: https://www.preventsuicidepa.org
IN OHIO::
Visit:: https://www.ohiospf.org
IN NEW YORK::
Emergency Assistance
Medical Emergency | Call 911.
Go to a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP).
Go to the emergency room at your local hospital.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call, text or chat 988 if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis services for LGBTQ+ people:
1-866-488-7386
OASAS HOPEline
New York State’s 24/7 problem gambling and chemical dependency hotline. For Help and Hope call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY
Domestic Violence
If you or someone else is in a relationship is being controlled by another individual through verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, or other tactics, please call: 1-800-942-6906
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“Once in a while you get shown the light
in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.”
~ J. Garcia, Scarlet Begonias