No-Cost Counseling
Short-term counseling support for the community
About the Program
Crescent Counseling Center offers a limited number of no-cost counseling appointments for individuals in the community. This program is designed to provide brief, supportive counseling for people who may benefit from short-term care. Individuals must be 8 years or older to participate
Services are provided by a supervised counseling intern and are limited to up to 8 sessions.
Who This Program May Help
This program may be a good fit for individuals seeking support with:
Stress
Anxiety
Life transitions
Relationship concerns
Coping skills
Emotional regulation
Adjustment-related challenges
Mild to moderate mood concerns
Program Details
No cost to participate
Up to 8 counseling sessions
Services provided by a supervised counseling intern
Limited availability
Screening form required before scheduling
Available to individuals who are clinically appropriate for short-term outpatient counseling
This Program Is Not Appropriate For…
This program is not designed for individuals who need:
Immediate crisis support
Emergency mental health care
Court-ordered treatment
Custody-related documentation
Disability, legal, or forensic evaluations
Intensive trauma treatment
Substance withdrawal support
A higher level of care such as IOP, PHP, residential, or inpatient treatment
No-Cost Groups & Events
“Self-Made”
A free skills group for teens
Ages 14-18
What to Expect:
This drop in group is led by our Clinical Intern, Isac Corona
In a supportive group setting, participants will learn about
navigating identity
building resilience
managing anxiety
preparing for life transitions
Led by Isac Corona
Clinical Intern
When:
Fridays (4:00-5:30pm)
September 11th
September 18th
September 25th
October 2nd
October 9th
October 16th
Where:
Crescent Counseling Center
6400 Grovedale Drive, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22310
Interested?
“The Feelings Lab”
Coping Skills for Big Emotions
Ages 8-11
Kids Will Practice:
Staying in the Moment
Notice what’s happening now
Pay attention to thoughts, feelings & body clues
Practice acceptance
Feeling Calm & Steady
Calm your body
Use your senses
Handle big feelings
Understanding Your Thoughts
Notice thought patterns
Catch “tricky thoughts”
Learn your triggers
Understanding Your Feelings
Notice feelings
Name emotions
Recognize body clues
Led by Isac Corona
Clinical Intern
When:
4:30-5:30pm Wednesdays Beginning September 9th
Where:
Crescent Counseling Center
6400 Grovedale Drive, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22310