Our organization works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing mental health issues, marital conflict, teen difficulties and disorders, family blending, divorce, and grief and loss through education and therapeutic intervention. We recognize that life situations can get worse before they get better and are here to honor that process while we establish realistic goals and commitments to our clients. The goal of Making Connections Counseling is to build a nurturing community in which individuals are empowered to live healthy, productive lives and where all are seen as valued members of the community. We envision a community strengthened by diverse individuals and families who are empowered and supported by caring environments.
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Services Offered
* Individual Counseling * Couples Counseling * Family Counseling * Grief & Loss Counseling * Trauma Counseling * Divorce Counseling * Teen Counseling * LGBT Counseling * Personal Growth Counseling * Life Stage Transitional Counseling * Blended Family Counseling * Dual Diagnosis Counseling * EAP Counseling
Fees and Payment
We do offer a sliding fee scale according to income and ability to pay. Our organization's fee for a session is $110 per 50-minute session; however, we do offer a sliding scale based on income. Payment is due at the end of each session unless prior arrangements have been made. Our organization does accept insurance as well as EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits, however if we are not an approved provider within your insurance network, you will be required to file for reimbursement with your insurance company. Our organization keeps records of your account and provides detailed billing receipts upon request to be submitted to insurance should you seek reimbursement. We are also a non profit agency. Check our Who we are page for more information.
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.