Business Details
10 Years
experience
Personalized Mental Health Counseling Services
Founded in 2016, 4Square Counseling has been dedicated to empowering individuals and families through personalized therapeutic support. Our practice is built on the belief that every person possesses an inherent capacity for growth and healing, guided by a therapist who listens without judgment and adapts methodologies to each client's unique needs. Specializing in LGBTQ+, polyamorous, Pagan, military, and family therapy, we combine Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, psychodrama, and other evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, behavioral changes, and life transitions.With a focus on gender diversity, trauma recovery, and spiritual exploration, our founder Paul Gross, LPC, brings over a decade of clinical experience and military service to create a safe space where clients can embrace their authentic selves. We offer free initial consultations, emphasize client education through workshops and community engagement, and maintain a commitment to ethical practice, transparency, and continuous professional development.
Services
Individual Counseling
Child Therapy
LGBTQ Counseling
Family Therapy
Military Counseling
Polyamory Support
Pagan Spiritual Counseling
Tarot Readings
Astrology Sessions
Dream Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute consultation sessions for new clients
- Specialized training in gender diversity from North Central University
- 15 years of military service experience supporting veteran families
- Proven success working with polyamorous and non-traditional family structures
- Active participation in transgender support groups and community education
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, behavioral changes, and life transitions. Our client-centered approach combines evidence-based methodologies with tailored coping strategies to improve emotional regulation and self-awareness. Sessions focus on developing practical skills for stress management, behavioral modification, and personal growth through collaborative goal setting.
LGBTQ Counseling
Specialized therapy for sexual and gender minority individuals, including transition support, coming-out processes, and relationship counseling. Services include WPATH-standard letters for hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery, along with education about sexual health and navigating societal challenges. We provide affirming care for all LGBTQ+ identities and relationship structures.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions help families navigate divorce, remarriage, relocation, and mental health challenges through improved communication patterns. We address intergenerational dynamics, behavioral issues in children, and conflict resolution strategies while maintaining neutrality and fostering mutual understanding among all family members during periods of transition.
Military Counseling
Tailored services for active-duty personnel, veterans, and military families addressing deployment stress, transition to civilian life, and service-related trauma. Drawing from personal military experience, we help clients navigate VA benefits, manage combat stress symptoms, and rebuild family relationships after deployments or permanent changes of station.
Polyamory Counseling
Affirming therapy for consensual non-monogamous relationships, including polycule dynamics, boundary setting, and jealousy management. We provide education about relationship structures, contract development assistance, and conflict resolution strategies while challenging societal stigma through a sex-positive, non-judgmental approach.
People
Paul Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor
Paul Gross, LPC, has provided specialized mental health services since 2014, with particular expertise in gender diversity, military counseling, and alternative relationship structures. He holds a Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix and a Post-Master's Certificate in Gender Diversity Studies from North Central University. With 15 years of military service experience, including deployment and hardship tours, he brings unique insights to veteran and military family counseling while maintaining active involvement in transgender support groups and community education.
Questions
What counseling specialties does 4Square Counseling offer?
We specialize in LGBTQ+ counseling, polyamory support, military/veteran services, family therapy, and gender diversity counseling, with particular expertise in working with transgender clients and non-traditional family structures.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at 719-354-1967 or use our online contact form to schedule appointments. We offer free 30-minute initial consultations and require 24-hour cancellation notice for scheduled sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and do not directly bill insurance companies. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential reimbursement through their insurance plans or health savings accounts.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our client-centered methodology combines Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with psychodrama and mindfulness techniques, tailored to each individual's needs while emphasizing self-acceptance and practical skill development for lasting personal growth.
Are telehealth options available?
While we primarily offer in-person sessions at our Colorado Springs location, we may provide phone consultations or virtual sessions based on client needs and scheduling requirements.
