Individual, Couples and Family Counseling
Catholic Social Services provides counseling in many areas to assist people in dealing with a wide range of situations and stressors. It takes courage and wisdom to admit that you might not be able to resolve a problem on your own. Asking for help from a professional is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength. Counselors act as guides who provide direction to people who are in search of solutions, ultimately empowering them to resolve their problems. Individuals who seek professional counseling during a time of crisis have a better chance of overcoming their problems quickly, effectively and permanently. Some Common Questions about Counseling
Q How do I seek mental health services?
A Call 937-296-1007 or 800-300-2937 ext. 2136 (Dayton)
937-498-4593 or 800-521-6419 (Northern Counties).
Q Are there fees for therapy?
A We accept all major insurance providers and Medicare and Medicaid. For those unable to pay the full amount of the cost of treatment, a sliding scale based on income is used.
Q Do you have to be Catholic to receive these services at Catholic Social Services?
A No - Catholic Social Services provides services to people of all faiths and beliefs.
Q How do I know if I can benefit from therapy?
A Almost all people can benefit from treatment at some point in their lives. Sometimes it is difficult to talk with family or friends. A qualified professional counselor will assist you when any personal, interpersonal, or emotional difficulty arises.
Q What can I expect in the treatment session?
A In a warm and accepting atmosphere, your counselor will assist you in identifying concerns, setting goals, and progressing through the change process. The change process may involve working with feelings, thoughts or behaviors in an effort to achieve your goals and enhance personal growth.
Q How long are counseling sessions and what is the average length of treatment?
A Generally, sessions are weekly or bimonthly and last about 50 minutes. Many people resolve their concerns within a few sessions. Most treatment is short-term with ten or fewer sessions.
Q What kind of counseling will I receive?
A This depends upon an assessment conducted by you and your therapist. Our staff is able to provide treatment for families, individuals, couples and groups.
Q What are the qualifications of the counselors at Catholic Social Services?
A The counselors have advanced degrees in behavioral and social sciences and are all licensed in counseling or social work in the state of Ohio. All CSS counselors are experienced and have additional training beyond their advanced degrees.
Q At what times are appointments available?
A Appointments are scheduled in our Dayton office:
9:00am- 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday
Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings by request.
Appointments are scheduled in our Sidney office:
Monday and Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday, and Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm.
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Areas in which people find counseling beneficial include:
- Improving premarital relationships
- Improving marital and couple relationships
- Increasing parenting skills
- Increasing satisfaction with life
- Improving family relationships
- Learning new ways to cope with stress
- Adapting to change, such as divorce, grief, pregnancy, loss of job, etc.
- Changing problematic habits
- Making difficult decisions
- Changing lifestyles
- Increasing feelings of self worth
- Improving communications skills
- Sadness or anxiety
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
Educational Programs Catholic Social Services recognizes that preventing problems before they begin is key to overall wellness. CSS counselors offer a variety of educational programs to interested individuals and families.
Programs currently being offered include:
- Stress management training
- Adjusting to divorce
- Couple communication
- Assertion training
- Parenting skills training
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family communication
- Child attachment therapy
Service Locations:
Dayton
CSS Center for Families
1046 Brown Street
Dayton, Ohio 45409
937-223-7217
800-300-2937 ext. 2136
Sidney
1201 Fairington Drive
Sidney, Ohio 45365
937-498-4593
1-800-521-6419
Certified by the State of Ohio Department of Mental Health, and the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services |
