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<p><strong>ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SERVICES</strong></p> <p>Psychological Counseling Services is a <strong>private, outpatient clinic</strong> based in Scottsdale, Ariz., that serves individuals, couples, and families. In addition to treating <strong>substance abuse and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a></strong>, the center offers counseling for sex addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. All treatment is short-term and highly intensive and programming is <strong>LGBTQ-inclusive</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The signature program at Psychological Counseling Services is a <strong>week-long, intensive outpatient (IOP) experience</strong> that it refers to as “The Week That Will Change Your Life.” Clients first attend an introductory session before meeting with a therapist to set goals for their time in treatment. From there, clients begin the 50-hour program that includes <strong>30 hours of individual and family therapy, and 20 hours of group therapy,</strong> and focuses on a variety of topics including codependency, mindfulness, and anger management. During the week, clients also attend <strong>psycho-educational workshops</strong> and participate in experiential programming, including <strong>equine-assisted therapy</strong>. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to its website, Psychological Counseling Services employs some 25 licensed therapists; most are master’s- or Ph.D.-level. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Although Psychological Counseling Services does not provide lodging for clients during its IOP, it provides a list of recommended accommodations a short distance from the facility. Photos posted on Google show that the center is modern and artistically landscaped with ample parking. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>An alum polled by Rehabs.com about Psychological Counseling Services to date provided a positive view, offering perfect five out of five stars for the major categories of treatment effectiveness and accommodations/amenities, and four stars for meals/nutrition. This former client also awarded five stars for how likely they would recommend the facility and for the staff’s level of training and experience. They told Rehabs.com that a strength of the center was: “Staff. Combo of group and individual sessions.” They noted a weakness was that the center “Let outside therapist disrupt some sessions.”</p> <p>On Google, Psychological Counseling Services received largely <strong>favorable feedback</strong>. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> As of this writing, four individuals (two self-identified as alumni) awarded the facility an average of four stars out of five. Of the total, three reviews were the top five out of five stars and the remaining one review was just one star. Alum Nicholas, a five-star reviewer, wrote: “This place changed my life. Completely.” However, alum Jeanine claimed the facility was a “cold, disorganized, corporate practice with a ridiculous amount of red tape” and ended her review with a warning: “DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!” </p> <p>Five reviewers (alumni) on Yelp at the time of this writing submitted <strong>mixed opinions</strong>; three offered positive perspectives of the facility with five- and four-star ratings, while the other two provided one-star ratings, for <strong>an average of three out of five stars</strong>. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Renee, a four-star reviewer, was thankful for the financial counseling she received and highlighted the helpfulness of her counselor: “She was patient, kind and straight-forward. I appreciated her honest assessment of my situation and her advice.” Kristine, who awarded five stars, noted the program’s flexibility and collaborative nature and wrote: “They utilized many different approaches and if one was not a fit, then they used ones that were. The treatment process was a joint effort.” </p> <p>However, the two one-star Yelp reviewers, claimed the staff lacked concern and that the program was “overpriced” and not individualized enough to meet needs. “Incompetent therapists throw a variety of helping modalities at clients without attempting to cater treatment to each individual,” Eva wrote, pointing out its “one-size-fits-all approach which is bound to fail.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Pricing for Psychological Counseling Services’ week-long IOP ranges from $7,000 to $9,000 for individuals and $12,000 to $14,000 for couples. The center requires a $1,000 non-refundable per-week deposit or $2,500 if received less than seven days before the IOP starts. The facility does not accept or process insurance, but will provide a financial packet that may be used by clients to submit to their insurance plan for reimbursement for treatment costs.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/eS1Meg" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/eS1Meg</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/psychological-counseling-services-scottsdale-2" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/psychological-counseling-services-scottsdale-2</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2018-01-30 07:59:28 PST
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