The primary purpose of the Counseling, Support & Education Program is to provide a timely response to families, children and individuals within the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who are seeking short-term professional help. St. Jospeh's Counseling Center has been providing professional outpatient counseling services since 1990. Licensed clinicians offer confidential, professional counseling services to individuals, groups and families. These individuals are provided opportunities for therapeutic change and growth in an atmosphere of acceptance and caring.
Services
St. Joseph's Family Counseling Center provides counseling, support, educational programs, consultation and referrals to community resources.
Counseling Services (English and Spanish)
Includes up to six sessions at a cash fee of $20 per session for individuals, families and couples. Those needing longer term or specialized care such as substance use, medication management and active domestic abuse situations will be aided in obtaining an appropriate referral whenever possible.
Tele-Counseling Services
Tele-counseling services are available to clients across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City using a HIPPA Compliant, video-conferencing platform. This service is designed for providing counseling to clients who live outside of the metropolitan area or have difficulty traveling to their appointments in-person.
Title I Counseling Services for Parochial Schools
St. Joseph's Counseling provides in-school services to seven parochial schools that are located within the Oklahoma City Public School district.
Emergency Response Counseling
In the event of an emergency, counseling staff will provide on-site services to the parish or parish school.
Disaster Response Counseling
In the event of disaster, both Catholic Charities counseling and disaster team staff will respond immediately.
We adhere to the ethical standards of helping professions within the State of Oklahoma. Confidentiality is required by law. Mandatory reporting is required by law in certain situations such as child abuse and risk of hurting self or others.
Eligibility
Services are available to clergy, parishioners, parochial school students and staff, as well as persons affiliated with other parish-based organizations or Catholic Charities departments.
Please call 405-524-0969 to make a referral or schedule an appointment.
Amy Shipman, M.Ed., LPC-S
Office - 405.524.0969
Fax - 405.523.3030
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