We offer services at our main facility, at the Novato Wellness Center and in local schools.  Our professional counselors guide individuals, youth and families to overcome:

• Problems at school or work
• Relationship challenges and family conflicts
• Parenting challenges
• Grief and loss
• Issues related to self esteem
• Unmanageable anxiety and stress
• Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobias, ADHD
• Image and identity issues
• Trauma resulting from immigration
• Physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse, and domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol abuse/dependence
• And more…

Counseling Services are available in English and Spanish, provided by licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. We also have master’s level MFT Interns/Trainees who work under the direct supervision of licensed clinical supervisors. The program is managed by our Clinical Director, Kathy Langsam, MFT, who holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. She has previous experience directing youth counseling programs and also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Golden Gate University and University of San Francisco.

The following is a list of the counseling services available through the Center:

• INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

• COUPLES COUNSELING

• FAMILY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION

• CRISIS INTERVENTION

For individuals, couples, and families facing stressful life situations

• REFERRALS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

• PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION AND ATTUNEMENT THERAPY (PCIT/PCAT)

Children ages 0-7 & their parents/caregivers
A treatment program designed to help both parents and children; works to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and to teach parents the necessary skills for effectively managing children's behavior. This program is coordinated by a licensed therapist who has been trained and certified through UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

• GROUP COUNSELING

Call to find out dates and times of the following groups:

PARENTS RAISING SAFE AND HEALTHY KIDS
Parents and Caregivers of Children ages 6-18
Helps parents keep their children safe and learn how to manage and prevent serious behavior problems.

TEENS COPING WITH STRESS
Teens ages 14-18
Proven model to help youth manage multiple pressures (academic, social, family, etc), reduce anxiety and depression, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUP
Children ages 6-12
Assists youth ages 6-12 years old experiencing difficulty in the appropriate expression of anger.

• OUR HOPE COUNSELING PROGRAM (NUESTRA ESPERANZA)

School-Based Mental Health Services for Elementary, Middle and High School students within the Novato Unified School District
Students are coached in developing healthy coping mechanisms, improving relationships with peers and adults, and in choosing positive alternatives to substance use and abuse. Includes one-on-one and group counseling and involves consultation with teachers, administrators and parents. Runs September through June, by appointment through each school site.

WE WELCOME YOUR CALL
We welcome your call and any questions you have about how we could help with your particular situation. All services are offered Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, by appointment at the Novato Youth Center or at the Novato Wellness Center, unless otherwise noted.

Reduced fees are available and we also accept Medi-Cal, Victims of Crime, and Cal Kids. To pre-qualify for MediCal, please call (415) 473-3068 and request services through the Novato Youth Center.

To get started, please call Celia Laico at (415) 892-1643, ext 239
(Se habla Español) for a confidential phone assessment.
The individual and/or family will be matched with a counselor to address areas of concern and set goals for treatment.

COUNSELING SERVICES LOCATIONS:
Novato Youth Center, 680 Wilson Avenue, Novato
Novato Wellness Center, 1767 Grant Avenue, Novato

If you are a Marin County resident and you have an immediate mental health crisis, please call: (415) 499-6666

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