The counselors at the Family Life Center are clinicians-in-training, supervised by licensed University faculty. The counselors are students enrolled in programs within the Department of Counseling and Human Services at St. Mary’s. All counselors speak English; some speak Spanish. Counseling services are open to the public.
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Services Offered
* Low cost counseling * Marriage and family counseling * Counseling * Child counseling * Marriage counseling * Mental health counseling * Couple relationship problems * Premarital counseling * Communication skills * Divorce recovery * Parenting challenges * Family conflict * Behavior problems * Depression Anxiety Peer relationships School challenges Attention deficit and hyperactivity
Fees and Payment
In order to accommodate the needs of clients with limited resources, the Family Life Center offers high quality services on a sliding scale based on a client’s household income and personal financial situation. Fees are determined when a client’s first therapy session is scheduled.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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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.