The Telehealth Counseling Clinic (TCC) is a non-profit psychological service, research, and training clinic operated by the Department of Educational Psychology and the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University.
Services Offered
Counseling Services
The TCC offers several types of counseling, and we are always developing new services to meet our clients' needs. On average, clients use about nine sessions to achieve their treatment goals. We have provided over 8,000 hours of services since we opened in 2009 (that's nearly $1 million worth of free counseling).
Individual Counseling for Adults is our most frequently used service. Adult clients are matched with one of our counselors for weekly appointments. Counseling sessions are usually 45 minutes in duration. TCC counselors help clients cope with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, traumatic events, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health concerns. Individual Counseling for Adolescents (ages 13 and up) is also available for families struggling with emotional, behavioral, and adjustment-related concerns. Counselors treating younger clients will usually include parents/caregivers in the treatment process to achieve the best outcomes for every family.
Couples Counseling is available for married or unmarried partners who want to address relationship issues including communication, conflict resolution, grief, family planning, or other concerns.
Mindfulness Groups meet weekly and are designed to help clients learn relaxation and mindfulness skills for stress management.
Fees and Payment
The TCC provides free counseling services to the Brazos Valley.
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.
