At JFS Counseling, we help you find your way. Our experienced therapists work with you through the issues you're facing in a welcoming, supportive environment right here in the Richmond community. Our counselors are highly skilled in assisting individuals of all ages, couples and families, children and adolescents, older adults and those with special needs. For your convenience, we also provide on-site services at Assisted Living Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Rehabilitation Hospitals.In addition to counseling, we offer a range of psychological assessments and testing. While focusing on your personal strengths, our dedicated staff is committed to partnering with you to build your coping skills and help manage your current situation. All too often stress, anxiety and depression can cloud our vision of what's possible in life. Together, we can navigate through challenges so you can gain the emotional strength and perspective needed to move forward.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling - At times, we all struggle with personal issues and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. We may lose our sense of self or not know how to get back on track.
Child Counseling - During the developmental years, children are constantly growing and changing. As such, it can be difficult to discern between a temporary phase or a real problem that could impact the way your child acts, thinks, feels and develops. At JFS, our nurturing child counselors have years of experience in child, youth and family therapy, utilizing a variety of methods to diagnose emotional, learning and behavioral issues. We help facilitate a natural, self-guided healing process with techniques that include, but are not limited to: play therapy, strengths-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy to assist children, adolescents and their families address behaviors while also helping them express their experiences and feelings.
Family Counseling - Even in the strongest families, challenges arise which can weaken bonds and cause anger and frustration. In times like these, it's helpful to have an objective mediator work with you to address issues and find common ground. At JFS, we believe a family that communicates together has a greater chance of staying healthy. Our qualified counselors help everyone in your family find the necessary tools to better understand and deal with issues in your life. Whether it's an individual or several family members, family counseling can be used for many reasons such as coping with an individual's mental illness, facing problems caused by generational differences and dealing with life transitions. Investing in the health of your family is our priority. We make sure you and your family don't face these challenges alone. We're here to listen, support and promote a better understanding among family members during difficult times.
Marriage Counseling - At JFS, our relationship counselors work with couples to find the source of difficulties in their life, acknowledge outside stressors and reach an appropriate outcome. Some clients come to us seeking advice before making a life long commitment, while others need guidance in reconnecting or working through problems after being together for a number of years. Whatever the case, we provide impartial support to help couples find the necessary communication to address their struggles and concerns. The tools learned in our counseling sessions can enable a couple to have a better grasp of challenges in the short and long term, strengthening their ability to deal with a variety of issues that may occur moving forward.
Senior Counseling - Older adults often find themselves depressed as they age, particularly those suffering from multiple chronic illnesses. For many, there is a certain stigma regarding mental health therapy. However, there are significant health benefits related to senior counseling. At JFS, we provide quality help that offers peace of mind. Our counselors are knowledgeable in the field of geropsychology-a specialization targeted exclusively on counseling for older adults. Clients can address issues and concerns in a safe and supportive environment, while maintaining their independence. Treating mental health needs through counseling can improve the way we feel, our quality of life and even our physical health.
Psychological Testing - In addition to counseling services, our staff can conduct psychological assessments and testing for: - ADHD - Educational assessments, recommendations and accommodations - Learning disabilities - Cognitive functioning - Capacity for decision making
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicaid and most private insurance. A sliding fee scale is available. We are also a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
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.