Saint Louis University Center for Counseling and Family Therapy
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Saint Louis University Center for Counseling and Family Therapy
The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy provides affordable counseling and outreach services to empower people to face life's tasks with confidence. Counseling services are available to anyone in need within the Saint Louis University community and throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area.
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Services Offered
* Depressive disorders (major depression, depression due to medical conditions) * Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, panic disorder) * Adjustment disorders and life stress * Trauma-related disorders * Substance and alcohol use disorders * Couple’s therapy (communication, conflict, intimacy and sexual issues, finances, couples on the brink of divorce) * Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) * Autism disorder and other childhood developmental issues * LGBTQ areas
Fees and Payment
The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy provides quality therapy at an affordable rate for members in the community. The cost of therapy is negotiated with the therapist at the first appointment, which is determined by both annual household income and number of dependents in the home. A sliding scale fee can be offered to clients, which must be negotiated first with their therapist based on need and circumstances.
Clients can pay by cash, check, or credit card. Virtual sessions must be paid online
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
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.