We provided affordable counseling to the community from a holistic mental health-care perspective. In a unique program for a New Mexico college, Tierra Nueva Counseling Center offers students practical experience in general counseling, art therapy, sand play therapy, trauma, grief & renewal, applied interpersonal neurobiology, ecotherapy, children's mental health, infant mental health, human sexuality, and addictions, abuse and recovery.
Practicum students and interns utilize a holistic psychology framework which includes psychotherapeutic approaches that address the emotional, mental, multicultural and spiritual aspects of each client. Consistent with our philosophical approach, the services offered at the Tierra Nueva Counseling Center are based on a transformational view of human development.
We accept cash, checks and credit cards. You may be eligible for assistance with your payments. In conjunction with the State of Indiana, Swanson Center offers a fee subsidy for those who may not have the ability to pay. Your financial situation will be evaluated prior to your initial session to determine your eligibility for this program. We proudly serve as a provider for most major HMO and PPO plans. Swanson Center accepts all Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.
