For individuals interested in finding out more about our services, a member of our team will be happy to speak with you over the phone to answer any questions you may have and discuss your specific concerns. An assessment appointment may be scheduled in order to help us better determine the precise nature of your or your child's problem(s). This appointment typically includes structured interviews and the completion of several questionnaires.
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Treatment - Treatment provided at SACH is evidence-based, meaning that the strategies and techniques we use have been shown to be effective in previous treatment research.In particular, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) are used. CBT is recognized as "best practice" for the treatment of anxiety by the World Health Organization.
Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CBT is a short-term treatment approach that sets specific goals for therapy. Treatment focuses on providing individuals the skills, experiences and support they need to reduce and overcome problems with anxiety, fear, and/or sleep. In children, parents play a critical role in CBT by helping them practice and master the skills they learn in treatment. Another form of behavioral therapy called Parent Management Training is also offered at SACH for families with pre-school aged children.
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.