Hope Counseling Services, located in Petaluma, California, aims to restore physical, emotional and spiritual balance to individuals, couples and families by providing a safe, confidential and therapeutic environment in which to heal. With a belief that everyone deserves such balance, Hope provides services to all people, regardless of their race, religion, age or economic status.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling Group Counseling Marriage and Family Counseling Child Counseling
What We Provide: Pain and Stress Management Relaxation Training Depression Therapy Anxiety/Panic Therapy Treatment for Problem Gambling Treatment for Eating Disorders Substance Abuse Therapy Sand Tray Therapy Post Traumatic Stress Therapy Dissociative Disorders Therapy
Fees and Payment
Hope Counseling Services is a non-profit (501c3) counseling service that is funded by client fees, grants and private contributions. An adjusted fee may be set depending on an individual's circumstances.
We accept insurance clients but are unable to process claim forms. We expect payment at the time of a visit. Clients should check with their carrier about requirements for filing claims and receiving reimbursement.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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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.