Clinical Services
WCCAC strives to provide a safe place for children & their families to begin the
healing process.
Once an abuse investigation is underway, we offer child victims and their non-offending family members trauma-focused mental health therpay, free of charge.
Services are offered in English & Spanish
Internship Opportunities
Interns are a critical part of WCCAC. The Clinical Services Department offers several graduate-level year-long internships for students in therapy or marriage & family programs who are pursuing a career in providing therapy services to children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children that have received an MDT response are eligible to receive counseling services at WCCAC. Their individual needs will be assessed beforehand to make sure that WCCAC services are appropriate.
Because the trauma of abuse affects the whole family, non-offending family members can be considered for trauma therapy and will be screened for appropriateness by a Family Advocate.
Yes, we will absolutely welcome back any past clients as long as their needs are appropriate for trauma therapy offered at WCCAC.
If trauma counseling is not applicable we will provide outside resources and follow up with you to ensure that you are receiving the care you need.
Benefits of therapy include:
- Providing a safe place for your child to express his or her feelings about the event
- Correcting any misinformation or beliefs your child has as a result of the event
- Providing coping skills and strategies
- Reducing effects of trauma symptoms
- (I.E. fear and anxiety)