Adult & Child Counseling Services, Inc. was organized exclusively to provide evidence-based mental health care for indigent and non-insured adults, children, and families in Northwest Florida.
Services Offered
Family Mental Health Concerns:
* Chronic illness * Co-parenting after divorce * Effectively communicating with teens and/or tweens * Family of origin concerns * Grief and loss * Overcoming past abuse * Parenting skills * Reconnecting the family * Support for families with same-sex parents * Transition with adoptive/foster families * Work-family balance
Adult Couple Mental Health Concerns - We provide support for couples and families facing a variety of relationship concerns. Counseling for couples typically relates to: * Communication problems * Infidelity issues * Intimacy issues * Jealousy and trust issues * Loss of emotional connection * Marital problems * Same-sex couples counseling * Separation and divorce support
Adult Mental Health Concerns - Each of our counselors has experience with different areas of mental or behavioral health concerns that many adults face. Typical treatments include: * Addiction * Anger management * Anxiety and/or panic attacks * ASD support * Depression * Domestic violence * Elder/senior issues * Grief and loss support * Insomnia * Mood disorders * Phase of life issues * Phobias * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * Postpartum depression * Sexual orientation and gender identity issues * Sexual violence * Trauma * Trouble focusing * Work related issues
Infant and Toddler Mental Health Concerns - The trained clinicians at Adult & Child Mental Health Care treat a variety of mental health issues that develop in infants and toddlers. Typical treatments target: * Behavioral issues * Physical aggression * Tantrums * Trauma * Withdrawal
Mental Health Concerns for New Parents - Issues with infants and toddlers are often accompanied by mental health concerns for new parents who are often exhausted from the round-the-clock care that comes with caring for an infant or toddler. Our holistic approach embraces both the caregiver's and infant or toddler's needs. Treatments that focus on the caregiver-child relationship target: * Adjusting to life with a new baby * Caregiver counseling, guidance and support * Parent-child attachment * Parenting skills * Psychological assessment * Sessions required by Florida Department of Families, FamiliesFirst or court ordered counseling * Understanding & positively managing a baby's behavior * Understanding & addressing a baby's needs
Child Mental Health Concerns:
* Aggression * Anxiety * Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Behavioral issues * Bullying (whether the child is a victim or perpetrator) * Depression * Family crises * Grief or loss * Parental divorce, family changes or transitions * Phobias * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * Psychological assessment * Self-esteem issues * Tantrums * Trauma * Witness to domestic violence or victim of abuse or neglect
Adolescents & Teens - Typical treatments include but are not limited to the following areas: * Aggression and/or violence * Anxiety and/or depression * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Bullying (whether a victim or perpetrator) * Eating disorders * Family crises * Gang activity and/or negative peer influence * Grief, loss and/or family changes * Issues with drinking and/or drugs * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * Psychological assessment * Relationships/dating * Self-harm/cutting * Sexual orientation or gender identity issues * Sexual violence * Social skills * Trauma * Trauma from abuse and/or neglect
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation - We treat ASD for children ages 0-5 with: * Clinical interventions to build social/communication skills * Greenspan's Floor Time (to assist with verbal/non-verbal communication) * Infant Mental Health (IMH) to include Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) * Self regulation training
We treat ASD for high-functioning children (ages 6 and up), teens and adults with: * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Communication skills building * Mindfulness skills training * Psychological assessment * Self regulation skills training * Social and communication skills training
Fees and Payment
We accept most major insurances. Self-pay rates are available.
Noninsured clients may be eligible to receive a reduced fee based on low-income qualification.
We accept most major credit cards, cash or checks. We do not accept American Express.
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.
