The University of Akron The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling
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The University of Akron The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling
The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling is an innovative behavioral health training facility operating since 1986. Housed in the School of Counseling in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling offers high quality and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, families and groups across all ages, cultures and mental health concerns in the Greater Akron community. As a part of their curriculum, graduate students in counseling programs spend part of their residency in this in-house facility to benefit from uniquely designed intensive clinical training experiences under supervision of national certified and licensed faculty. The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) to provide general counseling services.
The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) to provide general counseling services. We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling services addressing mental health concerns of people from all backgrounds and across the lifespan. Utilizing trauma-informed care, our focus is on holistic wellness and personal growth and on promoting a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
* Anger management * Anxiety management * Behavioral and emotional well-being improvement for children and adolescents * Communication and relationship enhancement * Coping with trauma * Depression management * Family development and parenting skills * Gender identity * Grief and loss management * LGBTQA+ empowerment and advocacy * Personal understanding and growth * Play therapy * Pre-marital and couples counseling * Self-esteem and self-confidence building * Sexual wellness * Stress management
Fees and Payment
The Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling offers sliding fees and accepts major health insurance. Clients will not be denied services because of an inability to pay.
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.
