The Success Center

Counseling Services

Counseling is for everyone with everyday issues. It can provide you with a fresh look at your life and help you to put the fun and success back in your life! Counseling is confidential, affordable and convenient! The Success Center provides the following counseling services: ? Child/Adolescent counseling ? Adult counseling ? Couple counseling ? Family counseling The Success Center is Affordable The Success Center?s counseling services are based on a sliding fee scale which allows people without insurance to pay based upon their household income and family size. Some forms of private insurance are also accepted. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call The Success Center at 708-474-7601. What to expect upon first contact When you first contact the Success Center, an intake counselor will take some general information including contact information and a general description of the concern. Next, a Success Center therapist will contact you to schedule an assessment session. During the assessment session a center therapist will gather more detailed information including personal history, the reason(s) for seeking counseling, and your goals for counseling. Upon completion of the assessment session you will have the opportunity to schedule future appointments with your Success Center therapist. Common Myths about Counseling Counseling is? ? Not for people too weak to handle their problems. There is nothing weak about participating in counseling. In fact, entering counseling can be the first step in confronting and solving difficulties, which is, in fact, a courageous thing to do. ? Not an activity where one expert analyzes the client. Rather, it is an activity where therapist and client work as a team to make positive changes in the client's approach to life. ? Not a place that people go to find out if they?re "crazy" ...but rather to get support because sometimes the world can seem pretty ?crazy.? ? Not a crutch for weak people. Rather, it is a vehicle for strong people who decide to face their challenges directly rather than continue in the more frightened and ?escape?-oriented ways that others use to deal with difficulties. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else call 9-1-1 and tell them you need medical help right away.

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