Programs & Services

At Village Counseling Center, we provide specialized counseling, assessment, and trauma-focused services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our clinicians help clients address trauma, abuse, behavioral challenges, family stress, adoption-related concerns, emotional difficulties, and relationship issues through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Whether you are seeking help for yourself, your child, or your family, we are here to help you find the right starting point.

Specialized Mental Health Services for Children, Adults, and Families

Village Counseling Center offers a range of outpatient programs designed to support healing, safety, resilience, and long-term well-being. Our team provides individualized care based on each client’s needs, strengths, history, and goals.

We are known for our specialized work in trauma recovery, sexual abuse treatment, problematic sexual behavior, adoption-related support, and trauma-focused occupational therapy. We also provide broader counseling and assessment services for emotional, behavioral, and family concerns.

Not sure which service is the best fit? Contact us and we will help guide you to the right program.

Counseling & Assessment Services

Village Counseling Center provides counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We help clients address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, relational, and trauma-related concerns in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

Our services may help with:

anxiety and stress
depression and mood concerns
trauma and grief
behavioral challenges
parenting and family conflict
relationship issues
adjustment difficulties
adoption-related concerns
emotional regulation and coping skills
abuse-related concerns
social, school, or daily functioning problems

We also provide specialized assessments when clinically appropriate to help clarify needs, guide treatment, and support recommendations.

Our goal is to help clients better understand what they are experiencing, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward healthier daily functioning.

If you are looking for support but are not sure where to begin, this is often a good starting point.

SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION & TREATMENT PROGRAM

Village Counseling Center provides specialized services for children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by sexual abuse, sexual trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors. This program is built on decades of clinical experience and is designed to promote safety, accountability, healing, and healthy development.

We work with clients and families who may be dealing with:

sexual abuse trauma
child-on-child sexual abuse
problematic sexual behaviors
sexual behavior concerns in children or adolescents
family disruption related to abuse
emotional and behavioral effects of sexual trauma
questions about safety, boundaries, and supervision

Our treatment approach is individualized, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed. We work closely with clients and caregivers to reduce shame, improve understanding, support healing, and strengthen protective factors within the family.

When needed, services may include assessment, individual counseling, family involvement, treatment planning, education, and consultation.

This program is designed to help families move from crisis and confusion toward clarity, safety, and healing.

If your child, teen, or family is struggling with concerns related to sexual abuse or problematic sexual behavior, we are here to help.

TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM

Trauma can affect emotions, behavior, relationships, attention, sleep, self-esteem, and daily functioning. At Village Counseling Center, our Trauma Recovery Program helps children, adolescents, adults, and families heal from the effects of trauma through evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

We support clients who have experienced:

abuse or neglect
family violence
community violence
traumatic loss or grief
foster care or system involvement
medical trauma
chronic stress
traumatic life events or disruptions

Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches based on each client’s age, needs, and treatment goals. These may include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, DBT-informed strategies, play-based interventions, and other trauma-focused methods.

Our goal is to help clients:

feel safer and more emotionally regulated
process traumatic experiences in a healthy way
build coping and problem-solving skills
improve relationships and daily functioning
strengthen resilience and hope

Healing from trauma takes time, support, and the right therapeutic approach. We are committed to helping each client move forward at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

You do not have to face trauma alone. Support is available.

TRAUMA-FOCUSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

For many of us, trauma affects more than emotions alone. It can also impact sensory regulation, attention, transitions, self-control, body awareness, and daily routines. Our Trauma-Focused Occupational Therapy program helps children and adolescents build the skills they need to function more successfully at home, at school, and in everyday life.

This service may be helpful for children who struggle with:

sensory dysregulation
emotional overwhelm
difficulty with transitions
attention and focus problems
behavioral outbursts
poor frustration tolerance
body-based trauma responses
challenges with daily routines or self-regulation

Our occupational therapy services are trauma-informed and designed to help children and adolescents feel more organized, regulated, and successful in their environments. We work to understand how trauma and sensory processing may interact so we can support the whole child, not just isolated behaviors.

This service can be especially valuable for children whose trauma shows up through movement, sensory reactions, dysregulation, or difficulty managing everyday demands.

Trauma-Focused Occupational Therapy offers practical support for children and teens who need help feeling calmer, more regulated, and more in control.

ADOPTION SUCCESS PROGRAM

Adoption can bring joy, connection, and permanency, but it can also involve unique emotional, behavioral, relational, and identity-related challenges. Our Adoption Success Program provides specialized support for adoptive families, adoptees, caregivers, and children with adoption-related needs.

We understand that adoption-related concerns may include:

attachment difficulties
trauma history
grief and loss
identity questions
behavioral challenges
family adjustment stress
emotional dysregulation
transitions within adoptive or foster families

Our clinicians provide supportive, informed care that recognizes the complexity of adoption and the importance of strengthening connection within families. We work with clients to improve understanding, reduce conflict, support attachment, and build healthier patterns of communication and trust.

Our goal is to help families feel more supported, better equipped, and more connected as they navigate the adoption journey.

Village Counseling Center welcomes and supports diverse children, families, and caregivers with compassion and respect.

Whether your family is in crisis or simply needs guidance and support, we are here to help.

SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING PROGRAM

For some children and teens, receiving support at school can make counseling easier to access and more consistent over time. Village Counseling Center offers school-based counseling services through contracted partnerships and approved referral pathways to help students receive mental health support in a familiar and supportive setting. VCC currently provides services in Alachua County Elementary Schools through selected school-based partnerships.

School-based counseling may help students who are experiencing:

trauma and stressful life experiences
anxiety, sadness, or emotional distress
behavioral concerns
difficulty managing emotions
family stress or major life changes
peer or social difficulties
school adjustment challenges
coping and resilience needs

Our clinicians provide trauma-informed, strengths-based support to help students improve emotional regulation, build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and function more successfully at school and at home. When appropriate, we work collaboratively with caregivers, school personnel, and other supports to promote consistency and progress across settings.

Because school-based services are offered through selected contracts and referral arrangements, availability may vary by school, district, or program.

Contact Village Counseling Center to learn whether school-based counseling services are available through your child’s school or referral source.

VCC TRAINING & CONSULTATION SERVICES

In addition to direct clinical services, Village Counseling Center offers professional training and consultation for agencies, schools, community partners, and professionals seeking specialized guidance in trauma-informed care and related behavioral health topics.

Training and consultation topics may include:

childhood trauma
sexual abuse and problematic sexual behavior
trauma-informed care
caregiver and family support
child development and behavior
clinical response strategies
case consultation
staff education and skill development

Our training services are grounded in real-world clinical experience and designed to be practical, relevant, and responsive to the needs of the audience.

Whether you are looking for a workshop, consultation, or ongoing support for your team, we can help tailor services to your goals.

Please contact us to learn more about training and consultation options.

Find the Right Support

Choosing a mental health provider can feel overwhelming, especially when you or your family are already under stress. At Village Counseling Center, we work to make that process easier by offering specialized care, compassionate support, and clear guidance on where to begin.

If you are not sure which program or service best fits your needs, we welcome you to reach out. Our team can help you identify the most appropriate next step.

Contact Village Counseling Center today to learn more about our programs and services.

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Contact & Location

Phone: (352) 373-8189
Fax: (352) 373-8190
Email: info@villagecounselingcenter.net

We are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evening appointments available. All appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Main Office: 3919 Newberry Road, Suite 5, Gainesville, FL 32607

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any reliance you place on this information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Village Counseling Center is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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