The mission of the SMART Research, Training, and Treatment Center is to develop scholarly research in the field, provide competency-based professional training and consultation to the community, provide training in higher education to support the workforce development of this growing field, provide effective, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and advance the responsible use of technology in school-based and mental health practice.
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The SMART Center partners with each client to develop a care plan including research-based interventions to help you meet your goals. These interventions align with the University of Memphis School of Social Work’s emphasis on evidence-based practice and emphasize Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among others.
Individual Tele-therapy - Individual tele-behavioral sessions are for 45 minutes for a maximum of 12 month of service (most cases are 8-12 weeks but can be extended based on need) at a rate of $40-$65 (sliding scale) an hour- **schools/ organizations must secure a contract with a minimum number of hours to access these services.
Group Tele-therapy - Group tele-behavioral health sessions are for up to 45 minutes once a week for 8-12 weeks of service delivery at a rate of $25-$45 (sliding scale) per person- **schools must have a contract with a minimum of number of groups a week with a maximum of 8 students in each group
In addition to individual and group therapy services (described above), the SMART Center will offer supports such as assessment, diagnosis, and direct treatment using some of the following modalities:
Assessment: Our intervention process begins with assessments that help us understand what goals you have for your child and what behaviors need to be targeted.
* Clarity Wellness Assessment * Rapid Assessment Instruments (RAIS) * Functional Behavior Assessments * DSM-5 Diagnosis * Intervention and Behavior Support Planning: Once assessments are completed, we create a treatment plan to help your child meet both long- and short-term goals. * Treatment Plan * Behavior Support Plans/ Behavior Intervention Plans * Skill acquisition * Interventions for Treatment: (provided through individual and group services based on clients need) * Psychoeducation * Motivational Interviewing CBT Trauma Responsive Interventions TFCBT CBITS Bounce Back Play Therapy Expressive Arts
Fees and Payment
Group tele-behavioral health sessions are for up to 45 minutes once a week for 8-12 weeks of service delivery at a rate of $25-$45 (sliding scale) per person- **schools must have a contract with a minimum of number of groups a week with a maximum of 8 students in each group
Services Offered To: Adults 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.