We understand the strength required for individuals and families to take the first steps toward counseling, so we make it easy. Our years of expertise enable us to help individuals from all social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds. With expertise in a broad scope of challenges-including but not limited to, trauma, sexually abusive behaviors, depression, and anxiety-we welcome you to get the help you need while seeing skilled, professional therapists. Counseling at Child & Family Services seeks to empower you, and encourages you to invest in yourself and remain active in your care. Our team fosters a nurturing, supportive, and inviting atmosphere to help you heal through counseling and support. Personalized treatment is an integral part of our approach to counseling, meaning you and your counselor will develop a course of treatment based on your goals and needs, and how they evolve with each subsequent session.
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INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY COUNSELING - Child & Family Services has been your Greater Buffalo partner for more than 140 years, including counseling and support for adults, children, and families at any stage of life. Everyone could use a little help from time to time. Our skilled team works to create a safe, confidential, and comfortable place for you to find the care and healing you need.
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Fees and Payment
We're accepting 6 types of insurance such as Aetna Blue, Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fidelis Care ,Independent Health, and Medicaid. We are also nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.