Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Affordable Mental Health Counseling Services
Since 1968, the Community Counseling Center has been a cornerstone of mental health support for underserved populations on the Central Coast. Our organization provides short-term, low-cost counseling services tailored to individuals, couples, and families facing economic or insurance barriers. Through our sliding scale program, we ensure accessibility by adjusting fees based on household income, serving over 1,500 clients annually. Our team comprises state-licensed clinicians, postgraduate professionals, and graduate students under rigorous supervision, all delivering evidence-based therapies for mild to moderate mental health concerns. We specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, while offering telehealth access for remote communities.For clients requiring specialized care, we facilitate timely referrals to appropriate providers. Our commitment to equity means no one is denied services based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status. As an accredited training center since 2017, we cultivate the next generation of mental health professionals through internships and continuing education workshops. By bridging financial gaps and fostering community partnerships, we empower residents to achieve emotional well-being and societal inclusion.
Services
Sliding Scale Counseling
CenCal Insurance Services
K-12 School Counseling
Teletherapy Sessions
Mental Health Assessments
Continuing Education Workshops
Internship Training Programs
Referral Services
Youth Counseling
Couples Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Sliding scale fees based on income since 1968
- State-licensed clinicians and supervised trainees
- Telehealth services for remote communities
- Over 50 annual mental health professional training programs
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health services
Associations and certifications
- PCE #137849
- CAPIC
Services
Sliding Scale Counseling
Tailored mental health treatment priced according to household income. Offers 15 sessions of individual, couple, or family therapy for common issues like anxiety and relationship problems. No one denied care due to financial constraints.
CenCal Insurance Services
Specialized counseling coverage for CenCal beneficiaries. Provides full or partial reimbursement for outpatient therapy addressing mild to moderate mental health conditions including depression and life transitions.
K-12 School Counseling
Free on-campus mental health services for Central Coast students. Licensed counselors deliver weekly 30-minute sessions addressing academic challenges, social-emotional development, and crisis prevention.
Continuing Education Workshops
Annual training programs for mental health professionals. Accredited courses cover evidence-based practices, clinical supervision, and emerging therapies to enhance professional competency.
Internship Training Programs
Supervised pre-licensure training for 50+ mental health professionals annually. Doctoral-level internships accredited by California Professional Internship Council since 2017.
Questions
Do you offer teletherapy services for remote clients?
Yes, telehealth sessions available across Central Coast regions for individual and family counseling.
How are sliding scale fees determined?
Fees based on household income calculations during initial assessment with trained case managers.
What insurance programs do you accept?
We accept CenCal (Medi-Cal) and provide referrals for private insurance holders.
Do you serve school-age children?
Yes, free onsite counseling available in San Luis Obispo County K-12 schools.
How long are typical counseling sessions?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes for adults, 30 minutes for school-based youth services.
What continuing education opportunities exist?
Annual accredited workshops and monthly training for mental health professionals on the Central Coast.
