COUNSELING SERVICES
Mission Statement
To provide counseling services to empower and strengthen the quality of life for vulnerable families and individuals, while honoring the uniqueness of each by providing respectful, confidential, and professional services.
Who is eligible?
Children, adolescents, adults, couples, or families residing in the eighteen counties of Northwest Florida. Due to the agencies limited resources and the special needs of some individuals, the agency cannot provide services to persons with:
-Severe obsessive rituals
-Impairments in reality testing or communications
-Behavior influenced by delusions or hallucinations
-Potential danger of hurting self or others
-Active physical abuse of others
-Active abuse of psychoactive substances
-Gambling and other non-substance based addictive behaviors
Persons needing specialized services not available due to the limited resources will be referred to other community resources.
What are the fees for services?
Our agency offers a generous fee scale ($10-$90/session) for services according to income, family size, and ability to pay.
The Fort Walton Beach Office accepts some insurance companies providing mental health coverage. While the Pensacola office only serves those without insurance.
What kinds of problems are addressed?
The list below is not complete. These are just a few examples:
| Anger Bereavement Anxiety & Stress Co-dependency Depression Faith / Religion Self-esteem | Divorce Recovery Step-parenting Men’s and Women’s Issues Marriage and/or Family Problems Parent/Child/Teen Problems School Learning Problems Childhood Trauma Resolution (Physical/Sexual Abuse Recovery) |
Available in Ft. Walton Beach and Pensacola: see fees above
A deep respect for the individual, their right to life as well as the quality of life lived, their capacity for self-development, and their freedom and self-determination must characterize all of our efforts to assist our brothers and sisters.
Changing Lives
“[She] was wonderful & really listened and seemed to care. I was just going through a down spot and am happy now & thank God for Catholic Charities!”“My primary goal was achieved and I liked how the counselor let me talk without putting words/thoughts in my mouth, nor talked down to me.”
“I feel that I was able to tell [my counselor] anything without criticism. I am able to go through the day and control by anger and depression.”
“I have learned how to deal with things in a much better way and learned how to understand my husband much better. I also learned that I had to change the way I do things when discussing problems with my husband. The first thing I would suggest to anyone having marriage problems is to call Catholic Charities.”
“I was able to open up to my husband with her help, encouragement, and support. My marriage has become much stronger and I am able to deal with my problems more. My life has changed dramatically since coming here. I appreciate how friendly, kind, and non judgmental everyone here is!! THANK YOU!!!”
“Counseling has been good for me to learn a lot about myself and living daily life…I moved here and didn’t know anyone and I needed to talk and to be listened to and Catholic Charities did this for me. The staff was wonderful and always greeted me with a smile and that really helps when you feel all alone.”
“If the need arises down the line, I know where to turn for help…Thank you and may God bless you.”
“Immediately I felt that she was someone I could trust and felt at ease talking to about anything. I no longer feel depressed or anxious. Overall, it was a great experience ~ hopefully life changing. Thank you.”
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