Mental Health Services Offered By Saratoga Center For The Family

Our mental health services focus on healing the effects of trauma that may be caused by abuse, violence or victimization. We are able to provide services to improve family function through family therapy, behavioral interventions, stress management, and parenting classes.  We assist clients in managing symptoms from a variety of mental health diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, and attentional disorders. Our clinicians utilize a strengths based perspective while working with clients and recognize individuals’ internal resources as an important part of the treatment process.  Clients are seen in individual, family and/or group counseling by skilled and dedicated professionals possessing years of experience at the master’s and Doctoral level.

Therapeutic Programs

Healing Together (for youth) – is a group designed for children ages 9 -12 and teens 13 -17 who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse.  The group offers a safe and nurturing environment where participants come together in order to feel less isolated, become educated on the impacts and dynamics of trauma, learn ways to express their feelings, strengthen self-esteem, and ultimately foster a sense of belonging and hope.

Healing Together (for adult women) – is a group designed for women ages 18 plus who have experienced trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, violence, accident, death of a loved one or other stressful life events.  The group offers a safe and nurturing environment where participants  come together in order to feel less isolated, receive support, become educated on the impacts and dynamics of trauma, learn healthy ways to express feelings and ultimately foster a sense of empowerment and hope as they move forward.

Healing with our Children – A group designed for non-offending parents/caregivers of a child victim of trauma. The program is designed to educate participants on the impacts and dynamics of trauma and to assist them in supporting their children’s healing process.

Women’s Group – a group designed for adult women lead through guided discussion with the goal of enhancing participants decision making skills, communication skills, and self worth.  Participants must be referred by a mental health provider.

Grief and Loss Group – a group designed for those who are adapting to loss. Group sessions will be theme based and provide a time for sharing. Themes may include: normal reactions for grief, the emotional roller coaster, who am I, how will I get through this, decision making, and remembering as we move forward.

General Information

• Individual, Family and Group Therapy are available by appointment
• Flexible office hours including early morning and evening hours
• All cases assigned by risk
• We strive to provide best client/clinician fit
• Treatment goals are set for each client in order to measure progress
• Clinicians work collaboratively with schools, physicians, and community agencies when requested by the client
• We are a fee-for-service provider so mental health services are covered and paid for according to the clients’ health insurance plan. We accept most major insurances including Fidelis, CDPHP, and Tri Care.
• Sliding fee offered to eligible applicants
• Phone Intakes required for all services