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Hosford Counseling
and Psychological Services Clinic
When life seems difficult and you need a safe, confidential place to go, counseling/psychotherapy may be the avenue to pursue...and we are here to help. Many people view counseling and psychotherapy as a last resort. It’s not easy to tell someone about your problems. Most of us grew up in families who taught us to protect our privacy. Talking to someone outside of the family may break cultural or familial rules. The trouble is that sometimes, even the best of families, and the very best of people, need help overcoming life’s challenges. Lots of things can happen to us, which may overwhelm our ability to cope. For example here are just some of the many issues that are presented by individuals seeking counseling/psychotherapy.
Anxiety |
Relationship Issues |
When these experiences exceed a person’s or family’s resources, it’s time to ask for help. Counselors and psychotherapists are professional helpers who are trained to preserve your privacy, dignity, and strengths while helping you or your family increase its capacity to adapt.
We can help by:
o Providing a safe space for you to talk privately about your worries and concerns
o Listening and providing support as you make decisions and try new behaviors
o Asking questions that help you see your problem in new ways
o Helping you identify your strengths and the strengths of others
o Teaching you effective ways to cope
o Working with you to foster positive changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
o Coaching you in ways to improve your work, school, and home life
o Connecting you with resources in the community
Mission
The Hosford Counseling & Psychological Services Clinic is a university-based community clinic that is designed to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive, low-cost individual, couple, family, and group psychological treatment and testing/assessment services to people living within the central coast community while serving as a training site for students in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP) of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Hosford Clinic also serves as a clinical-research facility for the faculty and students of the CCSP Department. We also strive to provide educational, consultation, and training services to professional and paraprofessional clinicians and educators in the tri-counties.
Learn more about the Hosford Clinic and mental health on our Facebook page.