Courage. Commitment. Change.
At the Marina Counseling Center, we are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment for individuals, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges. As a non-profit community counseling center and training institute, we have been serving the San Francisco Bay Area community for over 40 years. Our mission is to provide high-quality, heart-centered, affordable, and accessible psychotherapy to our diverse communities.
Our Story
The Marina Counseling Center has a rich history of providing low-cost, sliding scale therapy to the community since 1982. We have supported thousands of clients and hundreds of budding therapists with our integrative and holistic training program. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging guides everything we do. We recognize the systemic racism and privilege that affect our communities and are committed to doing the work to challenge these issues.
Our Services
We offer a range of counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and children. Our skilled counselors are able to address a variety of issues, including relationship and intimacy issues, personal and spiritual growth, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, emotional stress, trauma, and abuse. We welcome people of all ages, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identifications.
Our Philosophy
At the Marina Counseling Center, we believe that everyone deserves access to affordable and high-quality mental health services. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can feel heard and understood. Our fees are based on a sliding scale, allowing us to be accessible to those who need us most.
Our Training Programs
We offer internship and practicum placement programs for qualified trainees and interns. Our programs provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, supervised by trained and licensed therapists. We are committed to supporting the next generation of mental health professionals and providing excellent training and supervision.
Get Involved
We invite you to explore our services, learn about our trainings and internships, and join our community. We believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate and effective mental health services. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward wellness and growth.
Therapy Services and Costs
The Marina Counseling Center is praised for its affordable and flexible pricing, with a sliding scale that caters to clients' financial situations. Clients can expect to pay between $35-$45 per session, with some clients paying as low as $25 per session.
Therapist Quality and Expertise
The center's therapists, including Ruby, Emily Blackman, Stephanie Hanger, and Scott Silverstein, are highly commended for their kindness, empathy, and professionalism. They are described as excellent listeners, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues.
Personal Growth and Progress
Clients have reported significant personal growth and progress as a result of their therapy sessions at the Marina Counseling Center. They have been able to work through past traumas, gain new perspectives, and develop self-love and independence.
Internship and Training Programs
The center is also praised for its comprehensive internship and training programs, which provide a supportive and transformative experience for interns. The programs offer weekly supervision, training on contemporary therapeutic modalities, and financial sponsorship for outside training.
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