Pepperdine University Encino Community Counseling Center
Pepperdine University Encino Community Counseling Center
At the Encino Community Counseling Center*, therapy services are provided by GSEP marriage and family therapy and doctoral-level trainees, under the supervision of licensed clinical psychologists. In accordance with our mission statement, clients can expect affordable, high quality, individualized services within a supportive and accepting environment.
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Services Offered
Clients seeking services from the Encino clinic participate in an initial evaluation to assess which of the following services would be most helpful:
Individual Therapy This is one-on-one therapy for adults, ages 18 and up, and helps to resolve a wide range of challenges such as coping with life transitions, stressors, and traumatic events. Therapy is also available for individuals coping with chronic mood and anxiety problems, as well as chronic medical conditions.
Child and Teen Therapy Children and teens are engaged in age-appropriate therapeutic services to address a wide range of adjustment, mood, and behavioral problems. Parents' support and involvement are encouraged through adjunctive family therapy and parent training sessions.
Couples Therapy Couple's therapy is aimed at helping couples resolve conflicts and learn effective communication skills in the pursuit of a more satisfying and fulfilling relationship.
Family Therapy Family members participate in therapy together to resolve problems that interfere with family functioning and relating. It is aimed at improving communication and problem solving skills. Parenting education is also available to teach skills that support effective and gratifying parenting.
Group Therapy (please inquire about specific groups) Group therapy utilizes the support and resources of a group of individuals confronting similar struggles in coping with life's challenges. Various groups are offered at various times of the year, including stress management, mindful parenting, etc.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.