We offer high quality individual, couples and group psychotherapy services provided by Licensed and Pre-Licensed therapist. The skillful use of drama and the expressive arts in individual, couples, and group therapy is an effective, empowering method for problem-solving. While playful and often fun, it sparks insight - promoting ease, growth and well-being. We provide the highest standard of care under the supervision of our clinical director, Armand Volkas and co-founder/supervisor, Merry Ross.
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Services Offered
Drama Therapy - Drama therapy is the skilled and deliberate use of drama and theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Drama therapy is active and experiential; it provides participants with a safe yet stimulating context in which to explore personal and family stories, set goals, uncover and express feelings, resolve problematic patterns, and, as appropriate, achieve cathartic release.
Expressive Arts Therapy - The creative process itself can be healing. Central to expressive arts therapy is the belief that the process of making art - in any media - is as important as the content it expresses. Awakening to the innate creativity within themselves, clients bring the wisdom of a deeper self into the light of day. They reignite the creative spirit, see their lives in new ways, and tap powerful new resources for confronting life's challenges.
Children & Adolescent Therapy - Children and adolescents often struggle with a range of issues that can be helped with drama and expressive arts therapy. These play and art-based approaches meet kids (and their families) at their level in both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. In therapy, children typically learn new coping skills, a broader way to express their feelings and gain improved self-esteem and self-worth.
A qualified therapist can help your child with any of the following challenges:
* Sadness or depression * Anger or irritability * Persistent anxiety or fear * Trouble focusing attention (ADHD) * Grief or loss over a friend or family member * Feelings of hopelessness * Impulsive, high-risk behaviors * Traumatic events, including physical assault or sexual abuse * Talking of suicidal thoughts or feelings * Social difficulties or problems with peers
Fees and Payment
We offer high quality individual, couples and group psychotherapy services provided by Licensed and Pre-Licensed therapist on a sliding scale. We are also a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono 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.