About Us
About Carbondale Counseling Associates
Carbondale Counseling Associates was founded in 2014 by Katherine Schwartz and Valerie Kasten. CCA is a private group counseling practice that seeks to provide highly individualized services to clients with a wide range of clinical concerns. CCA staff is composed of Counselors, Social Workers, Art Therapists, and Play Therapists. Art Therapy and Play Therapy are innovative and progressive approaches to treatment with a growing body of evidence to support their effectiveness.
Services
Providing individual, family, and couples counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Carbondale Counseling Associates utilizes creative, innovative, and individualized approaches to therapy which makes therapy a fun and relaxing experiencing, while still contributing to personal growth and change.
Treatment specializations include:
Addiction & Recovery
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety and Depression
Austism, Asperger’s, and Sensory Processing Disorder
Behavioral Disorders
Bipolar
Cutting/Self-injury
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Marital/Family
Physical and Sexual Abuse
Stress Management
Suicide
Trauma and PTSD
Rates & Insurance
Rates
$150 per 50-minute session.
A complete fee schedule is available on request. Exact costs and fees vary based on service type and insurance coverage.
A complete fee schedule is available on request. Exact costs and fees vary based on service type and insurance coverage.
Reduced Fee
Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis for those that qualify. Verification of income and family size is required.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged a $25 cancelation fee. If you cancel or fail to show up for two consecutive appointments, you will be asked to keep a credit card number on file. If you cancel or fail to show up for three consecutive appointments, services will be terminated and we will refer you to someone else.
Confidentiality
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, we are required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, we must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to us by law in order to ensure their safety.
Insurance
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
- Do I have mental health insurance benefits?
- What is my deductible and has it been met?
- How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Accepted Insurance Companies
Most major insurance companies accepted including
- Aetna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Alliance
- Health Link
- Health Scope
- LineCo
- Magellan
- Meritain
- Tricare East
- United Healthcare/Optum
- Value Options (Beacon)
Payment
Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.
Schedule an Appointment
Get in touch with us to schedule an appointment today!
Phone: (618) 351-9700 *
Fax: (618) 351-9701
On-Call: (618) 534-0425
*In order for your call to be returned, please leave a detailed message including your name, phone number, and the nature of your call.
Carbondale Counseling Associates LLC
PO Box 2625, Carbondale, IL 62902
1257 E. Walnut, Suite 1, Carbondale, IL 62901
