The Center provides individual, couples and family counseling. We can provide you with a referral to a psychiatrist to evaluate and treat clients who may benefit from medication to control debilitating symptoms. In most cases, medication management is seen as an adjunctive treatment that will help clients gain the maximum benefit from therapy. In some instances, long term medication management may be indicated. Our experienced clinicians provide effective treatment for a wide range of common emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, grief issues, parenting issues, and relationship problems. Staff are also experienced in treating persons suffering from serious mental illnesses such as schiziophrenia and bi-polar disorders. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to the needs of each client to help them attain their desired treatment goals.
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Services Offered
Individual, Ccouples and Family Counseling - We can provide you with a referral to a psychiatrist to evaluate and treat clients who may benefit from medication to control debilitating symptoms. In most cases, medication management is seen as an adjunctive treatment that will help clients gain the maximum benefit from therapy. Treatment specializations include: * Therapy for Depression and Anxiety * Trauma-Informed Treatment * Treatment for Serious Mental Illnesses * Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Parenting Support * Grief Counseling * Behavioral Problems and Conduct Disorders * Stress Management * Conflict Resolution
Mental Health Treatment - The Center does not conduct extensive outcome research. That would require resources beyond our means. However, we do try to measure the impact of our work by simply asking our clients on a regular basis how they have benefitted from treatment. Over 90% of our clients tell us that the problem or condition that led them to seek help has improved or greatly improved after a period of treatment. Mental Health Treatment Works!
Fees and Payment
$80 per 50-minute session. Cicero residents may be eligible for a reduced fee based on family size and income. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance plan. Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment. We are also a 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.