California Family Counseling
16830 Ventura Blvd
#216
Encino, CA 91436
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About California Family Counseling
California Family Counseling is a nonprofit outpatient counseling center in Encino, California offering affordable mental health and substance use support for children, teens and adults, couples and families.
The center provides therapy, addressing concerns such as substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, depression and anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
Operating since 1971, I think it's worth pointing out that CalFam is known for its compassionate, mission driven care and its reputation for developing excellent clinicians.
What kinds of counseling are offered?
The center offers outpatient counseling in several formats, including family and group therapy, LGBTQ focused counseling, and child and teen therapy.
Therapists work from a variety of orientations, including a family systems perspective and cognitive behavioral therapy to address substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, mood concerns and more.
Who can get help here?
California Family Counseling serves a broad community including children as young as six, adolescents, adults and elders, couples, blended families and court referred clients.
I appreciate that the center also welcomes members of the LGBTQ community and offers Spanish language support.
Where is the center located?
The center is located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, California within a convenient metropolitan setting. Telehealth services are also available throughout California for those who prefer remote care.
What does counseling cost?
Fees are based on ability to pay and no insurance is required.
Individual therapy is offered on a sliding scale, while couples and family therapy are offered at no charge, with low cost and no cost options available.
Amenities
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.
Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.
Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.
An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.
Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.
Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.
Women’s rehab in California provides a safe environment where women can work through addiction challenges surrounded by their gender peers. This often creates an environment that is more conducive to recovery.
When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Seniors face unique challenges that may contribute to substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders. Elderly rehab in California is designed to address these challenges to provide relevant and safe treatment for seniors.
The incidence of substance abuse and addiction is higher among the LBGTQ community. That’s why LBGTQ-friendly rehab in California is available, to offer specialized treatment that addresses the unique needs of individuals in this demographic.
Levels of Care
When you choose outpatient rehab in California, you will meet with a counselor and attend support group meetings. The focus will be on restructuring attitudes and thoughts to reduce cravings and develop skills to prevent relapse. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery needs.
When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health disorder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.
Community support and relationship-building are key elements of aftercare rehab in California. You’ll receive recovery coaching, social support, and mentors to help you maintain sobriety after completing initial rehab treatment. This support will continue as long as you need it, which could be weeks or more than a year.
Intervention services in California provide the support you need to encourage a loved one to make wise recovery decisions. Professionals will help you work with your loved one to develop an intervention plan and get him or her started on their recovery journey.
Contact Information
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Natalie is a recent graduate from Purdue University where she studied Psychology and Creative Writing. Every morning, she’s fueled by a cup of tea and her passion for making sure mental health resources are accessible for everyone. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry by her window where she can watch the sunrise.
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