We provide low-cost, affordable mental health counseling to members of the community
The San Fernando Valley Counseling Center offers affordable counseling services to the San Fernando Valley community. Since 1971 our dedicated interns and paraprofessionals have given treatment in a warm and caring environment.
We offer in person and tele-health options
Everyone needs support sometimes
You can access low-cost services on a sliding scale when it’s convenient for you.
How We Can Help
We address conditions such as:
Anxiety
Adjustment and Life Transitions
Child/ Adolescent Issues
Depression
Grief and Loss
Relationship Issues
Stress
Parenting Issues
Trauma
Individuals of all ages are welcome, as well as couples and families. We offer a sliding scale fee schedule based on family income.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples & Family Counseling
Child/Adolescent Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Group Counseling
Who We Are
SFVCC was founded by Claire Greene in 1971 with the mission of
making mental health counseling services available to those who
needed that support but simply couldn’t afford it. Working from the
basement of First United Methodist Church in Van Nuys, CA, she
established SFVCC with a team of volunteer mental health
paraprofessionals, under the direction and supervision of
psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and licensed marriage and family
counselors. As a small organization with a large impact, SFVCC has
continued to use this model, in addition to incorporating trainees and
associates, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of
low-income individuals and families.
Donate to our organization today!
Through your contribution, we are able to make an invaluable impact on the clients and community members of the San Fernando Valley area. Your support has allowed us to continue training new Counselors who aspire to work together to service more than 300 clients each year. We thank you for your contribution!
If you are interested in donating (monetary or in-kind), sponsoring, or volunteering, please refer to our Contact Form or email Nychol Woods, Executive Director, at [email protected].
Recipients of the 2023 CAMFT Outstanding Agency Award
The San Fernando Valley Counseling Center (SFVCC) actively serves the San Fernando Valley and LA County community with a wide-range of mental health services and helps pre-licensees through a comprehensive training program. The agency has helped an estimated 1,000 new mental health professionals complete their hours and become licensed. Those mental health professionals provide outstanding care and mental health services to approximately 25,000 individuals in San Fernando Valley on a sliding scale fee structure that makes quality counseling services available to low-income individuals and families. SFVCC’s counselors address a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues including stress disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse and treat individuals, couples, and families, and offer domestic violence counseling and group counseling. SFVCC also receives referrals from the state’s Victims of Crime program as well as from the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) for mandated counseling or classes.
We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our profile here.
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(818) 341-1111
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