Crisis
In case of emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
Please refer to our Crisis page for more resources in your area.
Depression / Anxiety
Some helpful articles dealing with depression and/or anxiety include:
5-4-3-2-1 Exercise - to de-escalate quickly when you’re in “fight-flight-or-freeze”
1-Minute Mindfulness Exercises (PsychCentral)
40 Healthy Coping Skills for Dealing with Uncomfortable Emotions (VeryWell Mind)
Client
Resources
We recommend several tools for clients, depending on the issue. This list includes some of our favorites.
Safe Space Visualization - An 18-minute guided visualization used for relaxation and the establishment of a “safe place” you can access when feeling stressed.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - a 5-minute brief exercise to help physically relax your body.
Headspace App - Our personal favorite, but look through the app store for “mindfulness” and you’ll see lots of options.
Fun Cheap SF - A great resource for finding amusing or entertaining things to do with low (or no) investment.
The Answer to “Why aren’t you on BetterHealth?” - Please see this post on the Federal Trade Commission’s website.
Deaf Community
Resources
Deaf Bay Community Hub - events and information about deaf resources in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA) - Services for Youth and Family, Advocacy, Employment, and Interpreting.
Community Resources
If you attended a seminar or presentation, we may have referred you here for some supplemental materials.
Gender Vocabulary - An evolving primer for those hoping to use more appropriate language about gender.
Good Faith Estimate Template - A generic form for use in providing Good Faith Estimates for services under the No Surprises Act. Provided as a resource only with no guarantee or claim of compliance.
“No Surprises Act” Notice - A generic form for use in providing notice to clients of their right to a Good Faith Estimate. Provided as a resource only with no guarantee or claim of compliance.
Client Notices
Notice of Privacy Practices (“HIPAA Notice”)
“No Surprises Act”
Under Federal law, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of all costs related to medical or psychotherapy services. Click here for the full notice.
The State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of professional clinical counselors. You may contact the board online at www.bbs.ca.gov, or by calling (916) 574-7830.
The State of Colorado Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of professional counselors in Colorado. You may contact the agency online at dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor, or by calling (303) 894-7800.
The State of Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation - Telehealth, receives and responds to complaints regarding telehealth services provided within the scope of practice of mental health counselors in Florida. You may contact the agency online at https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/ or by calling (850) 488-0595.
The State of Indiana Professional Licensing Agency receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of mental health counselors in Indiana. You may contact the agency online at www.in.gov/pla, or by calling (800) 457-8283.
The State of Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of mental health counseling in Iowa. You may contact the agency online at https://amanda-portal.idph.state.ia.us/ibpl/portal/#/license/license-query or by calling (515) 281-0254.
The State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of clinical professional counselors in Kansas. You may contact the agency online at ksbsrb.ks.gov/home, or by calling (785) 296-3240.
The State of Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of clinical professional counselors in Pennsylvania. You may contact the agency online at https://www.pals.pa.gov/, or by calling (717) 783-1389.
The Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of mental health counselors in Rhode Island. You may contact the agency online at https://healthri.mylicense.com/verification/, or by calling (401) 222-5960.
The South Dakota Department of Social Services and/or South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of clinical professional counselors in South Dakota. You may contact the agency online, by email at sdbce@midwestsolutionssd.com, or by calling (605) 224-1721.
The Washington State Department of Health receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of mental health counselors in Washington. You may contact the agency online at doh.wa.gov, or by calling (800) 525-0127.
The State of Wisconsin Professional Licensing Agency receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided within the scope of practice of professional counselors in Wisconsin. You may contact the agency online at dsps.wi.gov, or by calling (877) 617-1565.