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People seek counseling for many different reasons: a crisis, a loss, a major life change, to sort things out to have a happier life, or to improve relationships. Counseling begins with an initial meeting with the therapist to gather information and history in order to develop a plan to meet each individual’s/family’s needs. Counseling may include individual, group, and/or family sessions.

Each session lasts typically 50 minutes. You and your therapist will establish with you a regular schedule based on your specific need. A person may come to counseling once or twice or may choose to continue counseling until they have met their goals for life improvement.

Fees vary widely according to licensing status and per individual clinicians and are subject to change. Fees can range from $40 up to $200 per session. Please call the front desk at 408-559-1115 or contact clinicians directly to discuss varying fee scales.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

All of your conversations with the CCC staff are completely confidential, except where mandated otherwise by law, as in the case of child abuse and/or elder abuse or imminent danger to yourself or others.

Yes. Children often have a difficult time “talking” about their feelings. A variety of methods including art, play and family therapy are used to help children express their feelings and solve problems. Teenagers are often helped by having individual sessions, participating in a group, or by family therapy. Teenagers can help the therapist decide what works best for them.

Each of our licensed counselors has either a Master’s or Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology. Each is licensed by the State of California to practice counseling.

Our registered Associates have a Master’s or Doctor’s degree in counseling or psychology and are working toward their licensure. They are registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences to practice therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Our trainees are advanced students enrolled in a graduate program in counseling. They are also under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

No. The Christian Counseling Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, class, culture or sexual orientation. All are welcome to come for counseling services. The therapists at CCC respect our clients’ choices regarding spirituality and faith. While all of the therapists are committed to a personal relationship with Christ, they also understand that everyone has their own spiritual path to experience. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the client’s spiritual journey and what it has meant to him or her – regardless of religious preference. Some of our clients choose not to discuss their spiritual beliefs during therapy, and this is completely up to the individual.

The term MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist and is the official terminology used by the State of California. The term LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. They specialize specifically in relationship issues.

The term PCC stands for Professional Clinical Counselor, and is the official terminology used by the State of California. The term LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Their work includes conducting assessments for the purpose of establishing counseling goals and objectives to empower individuals to deal adequately with life situations, reduce stress, experience growth, change behavior, and make well-informed, rational decisions.

A Psychologist is a licensed professional who has completed a graduate program in Psychology that includes clinical training and internships, and who provides care for individuals with mental and emotional problems. Psychologists typically have a doctorate degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and have undergone postdoctoral training; however, they are not physicians and cannot prescribe medication.

Psychologists are trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques rather than in one particular school or theory.

A Psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (M.D.) who has had specialized postgraduate training in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Psychiatrists are the only mental health professional licensed to prescribe medication. Board-certified psychiatrists have passed national oral and written examinations after completing a residency program in psychiatry.

Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors are regulated and licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Psychologists are regulated and licensed by the Board of Psychology.

The number of sessions depends on several factors, including but not limited to the goals for therapy, the severity of the issues encountered, and of course, the client’s willingness to actively participate.

Many PPO plans will, and many HMO plans will not. So keep in mind that payment is expected at the time of service, and that reimbursement is the responsibility of the client. Therapists can provide a superbill for the clients that they can send to their insurance for reimbursements.

Be sure to check with your insurance company to determine if the type of counseling you’d like is covered, and in addition, that the percentages and maximums that apply for out-of-network providers like our therapists are acceptable to you.

Our offices are located in the Chantel Building at 3880 S. Bascom Avenue between Hwy 85 and Camden Avenue, in San Jose, California.,

We have daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available depending on your therapist. Please call for availability. Call us at (408) 559-1115.

Contact our office to discuss matching you with a therapist that best meets your needs. Once you are referred to a therapist, you will be able to discuss with that therapist an appropriate schedule for your first appointment. Call us at (408) 559-1115.