We promote healing and wholeness in the community by extending the outreach and ministry of the Church through pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, education and consultation. We provide individuals, couples, families, pastors, organizations and congregations to experience healing and wholeness in their individual and family living, relationships and their organization function.
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Services Offered
* Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and children. Group therapy is also offered. * Pastoral Consultation for pastors, church staffs, health care organizations and other community agencies. * Church/Community Education through our workshops and speakers bureau. A variety of topics - theological and psychological - are available for programs at churches, civic organizations, schools and other groups. * Using individual, marital, family and group therapy * Marital conflict, separation, divorce * Family tensions, parent-child conflict * Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem * Loss, grief, guilt * Struggles with values and spirituality * Emotional pain from physical illness * Sexual and physical abuse issues * Life transitions * Addiction and the family * Communication skills * Marital relations * Understanding family dynamics * Developing self-esteem * Emotional and spiritual growth * Loss and grief * Aging and the family
Fees and Payment
Fees are determined during the first therapy session or when other services (such as supervision, consultation, or community education) are scheduled. The range of fees for counseling, depending on education, credentials, experience, and availability, are between $60 - $150 for a 45-50 minute session. Scholarships are made available by The Samaritan Fund based on an adjusted fee structure. In crisis situations or for immediate response (less than 24 hours) a higher, one time, fee may be charged. Insurance may cover some of the costs. We are also a non-profit agency. Check our About us page for more information.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.