The Antioch University Counseling Center (AUCC) is a community counseling center operated by Antioch University Los Angeles. The AUCC is staffed by licensed Marriage and Family (MFT) therapists and clinical psychologists, as well as MFT trainees and interns. We provide specialized counseling services to the West Los Angeles, Venice, Marina del Rey, Culver City, and beach communities.
The Antioch University Counseling Center is a community counseling center providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, serving adults, adolescents and children.
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Services Offered
The center offers both short and long-term therapy, workshops and community education in the following areas: - Depression and other mood disorders - Anxiety and stress management - Relationship or family distress - Parenting and communication skills - Eating, food and body-image issues - Trauma and abuse - Chronic and terminal illness - AIDS/HIV issues - Grief and loss - Career choices and changes - Life transitions - Personal growth
Fees and Payment
Fees are based on a sliding scale and are very reasonable. The Antioch University Counseling Center is not able to accept Medicare or Medi-Cal payments. A few licensed therapists on staff accept private insurance, but the Center does not. The Center does provide services for court-mandated clients.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.