Whether at home, in school, or in the neighborhood, too many children are experiencing violence that can leave them psychologically scarred and may place them at greater risk for:
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Developmental delays. |
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Poor academic performance. |
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Symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. |
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A tendency toward violent behavior of their own. |
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Family Services' trained children's therapists provide specialized treatment to children and teens experiencing trauma from:
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Exposure to violence in the home or community. |
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Direct physical abuse. |
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Sexual abuse. |
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Child endangerment such as living in a drug manufacturing or trafficking home. |
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Serious neglect. |
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Abduction. |
The goal of the Children's Counseling Center is to create a sense of safety for children and teens that will allow them to express their fears and concerns, gain confidence and self-esteem, strengthen their resiliency, and heal themselves from the challenges they may encounter.
The Children's Counseling Center therapists may also assist children who have issues other than violence or abuse-related trauma. These issues could include:
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Dealing with divorce or re-marriage in the family. |
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Adjustment to a new or challenging environment. |
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Loss of significant people or attachments. |
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Relationship and communication issues with parents and siblings. |
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Our services may be covered by private insurance, fee for service, Victim's Assistance and/or other government grants if applicants qualify. Children in need of medical evaluation or medication will be referred to other providers for this aspect of treatment.
Children's Counseling Center:
406 W. School St.
Visalia, CA. 93291
Phone: 559-625-4894
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