Chrysalis is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapeutic services in a safe, supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected. We operate Chrysalis on feminist principles use the consensus process throughout the agency, and act as an egalitarian collective. Feminist therapy is the cornerstone of Chrysalis, and we believe this to be a catalyst for individual healing and empowerment, as well as social change. Our goal is to promote healing in individuals, our community and the world. Chrysalis provides a safe, supportive place where all voices are heard, encouraged and respected. Counseling may include long or short-term assistance. Self-esteem and healthy relationships, parenting, money issues, grief, disability, codependency, work issues, life transition issues, abuse, incest and sexuality are some examples of our work.
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Services Offered
Counseling - We offer long or short-term therapy on a sliding scale. Our therapists work with individuals, couples and families in areas such as: * Self-esteem * Healthy relationships * Parenting * Money issues * Grief and bereavement * Self-esteem * Disability * Codependency * Work issues * Life transitions * Abuse * Incest * Sexuality and body issues
Fees and Payment
We offer services on a sliding scale, based on individual or household net monthly income.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare
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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.