Services

Types of Services offered by the Counseling Center include:

Art Therapy is a tool that combines the creative processes of the individual or group and therapeutic interventions. Through the art process, individuals can often approach difficult issues and convey a message much more clearly and safely than with words. No artistic talent is required, you need not know how to paint, draw or sculpt. Feelings and emotions will provide the creative drive. CCOEA provides an art studio to facilitate the healing process.

Play Therapy allows a therapist to approach and understand a child from a developmental perspective. In order to facilitate children's expression and exploration of their inner world, therapists must move into the conceptual-expressive world of children. That natural medium of communication for children is play and activity. CCOEA provides a special playroom equipped with specific toys and art media to provide a space to create therapeutic growth and healing.

Sand Tray Therapy allows a client to create a three-dimensional scene or picture in a try using sand, water and realistic miniature figures. Sand tray therapy enables one to explore life experience through a tangible process. CCOEA utilizes a specifically designed room for sand tray.

Women's Group counseling is also offered. Using creativity our counselors address mid-life transition, relationship, spirituality, self-esteem and personal growth issues. These groups are conducted as workshops focusing on understanding the power of creativity.

Custody Evaluations, which use a multi method approach in gathering relevant data, are also offered. Working out a fair and realistic custody agreement is one of the most difficult tasks for parents going through a divorce or separation. The primary consideration in a child custody evaluation is to assess the individual and family factors that affect the best psychological interests of the child.