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Counseling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families
Counseling serves a range of purposes, from assisting individuals in working through difficult issues to supporting individuals in developing their self-esteem and pursuing personal growth. Therapists provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk things through and to explore options and feelings. In addition to individual counseling in multiple languages, we offer group counseling and family counseling.
Services:
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Counseling for individuals
Individuals come to us for a range of issues. Some clients work through their concerns or goals in a few sessions. Others are working through longer-term issues or serious mental illness. |
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Counseling for families
As family relationships change and evolve, counseling helps all members learn effective ways to grow together. Counseling can also help through times of transition, such as divorce or remarriage, or when the family has suffered a loss. |
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Counseling for couples
Counseling is available for couples who want to make improvements in their relationships, improve their communication, or discuss a big change with a objective third party. |
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Psychiatric Services
Medication evaluation, recommendations, and monitoring are available for clients in on-going therapy. Psychiatrists also diagnose mental illness and collaborate with therapists in providing on-going mental health care. |
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Educational Workshops
In Fall 2008, we will be offering a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction skill-building group for the first time. more |
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Support Groups and Group Counseling
We offer groups focused on selected topics, such as increasing social skills, as well as group counseling. more |
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Treatment for Serious Mental Illness
Children, teens, and adults with serious mental illness, either pre-diagnosed or in need of diagnosis, receive professional care, including medication monitoring. Counseling is available for family members coping with their feelings, fears, and stresses. |
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Court-Based Services
In partnership with the County of Santa Clara, substance abuse treatment and mental health services are provided at the court house for individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and addiction who are involved with the justice system. Funding is provided through the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) program. |
Locations and Fees:
Fees are set on a sliding scale based on income. We also accept a variety of insurance plans. Our San Jose office accepts Medi-Cal. Students may qualify for a number of free sessions; please call for information.
Counseling sessions are available in our Palo Alto and San Jose offices, as well as on-site in a variety of community locations.
Languages:
Counseling is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and American Sign Language, as well as several other languages.
For information:
Call the intake coordinator at 408-292-9353 or 650-326-6576.
Director: Julie Daul, Division Director (Counseling Services, Support Groups); Howard Lagoze, Division Director (Medi-Cal Mental Health, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Southeast Asian Services, Court-Based Services)
You may also be interested in these services:
Early Childhood Services Program
Employee Assistance Program
Mental health services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing individuals and their families
School-Based Mental Health Services
Specialized Mental Health Services (HIV/AIDS, LGBT, South East Asian)
Support Groups, including the Divorce & Separating group
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