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Your clinician will talk through the schedule with you and adjust as the work develops.",{"label":176,"content":177},"How long are sessions?","Each session is 50 minutes. Your clinician uses that time with intention, whether you are in the early stages of establishing trust or deeper into the process. If you have questions about what to expect or how sessions are structured, we are happy to talk through it with you before you schedule.",{"label":179,"content":180},"Is what I share in therapy confidential?","Yes. What you share in your sessions stays between you and your clinician. There are narrow legal exceptions, such as situations involving risk of harm or mandatory reporting requirements, and your clinician will walk you through those at the very start of treatment. Outside of those circumstances, confidentiality is foundational to the work and fully protected.",{"label":182,"content":183},"Do you see clients on weekends?","Yes. Several clinicians at Abundant Life Affordable Counseling have weekend availability. Scheduling needs vary from person to person, and we do our best to find a time that works around your life, including evenings and weekends where they are open. Reach out and we will look at what is available.",{"title":83,"items":185,"link":195},[186,189,192],{"label":187,"content":188},"What are your fees?","Sessions at Abundant Life Affordable Counseling are $80 per 50-minute session with a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and $150 per 50-minute session with a Registered Associate. As a nonprofit, our fees are intentionally kept below the standard market rate so quality care stays within reach. Full details, including how to apply for reduced fees, are on our Fees and Insurance page.",{"label":190,"content":191},"Do you accept insurance?","Yes. Abundant Life Affordable Counseling is currently in-network with Aetna and Blue Shield of California for psychotherapy services. Medi-Cal and Kaiser are coming soon. If you carry a different plan, we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend confirming your mental health benefits with your carrier before scheduling.",{"label":193,"content":194},"Is financial assistance available?","Yes. Reduced-fee applications are available for clients who qualify at Abundant Life Affordable Counseling. Because we are a nonprofit, keeping care accessible is central to the mission. If cost is a concern, reach out directly and we will talk through what options are available and help you find a path forward.",{"label":196,"to":84},"View Full Fees and Insurance Details",{"title":198,"items":199},"Faith & Your Care",[200,203],{"label":201,"content":202},"Do I have to incorporate faith into my sessions?","At Abundant Life Affordable Counseling, faith integration is always your choice. Some clients want scripture, prayer, and spiritual reflection woven into their care. Others prefer a lighter touch, or to keep faith out of the room entirely. Your clinician will talk with you about your preference at the very start, and it is respected from the first conversation. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome here.",{"label":204,"content":205},"I am not Christian. Am I still welcome?","Absolutely. People of every faith, background, and walk of life are welcome at Abundant Life Affordable Counseling. The counseling itself is clinically grounded and compassionately delivered regardless of your beliefs. If you would like faith woven into your care, that piece is specifically Christian in its foundation, which is worth knowing going in. The quality of care does not depend on what you believe.",{"title":207,"items":208},"Location & Telehealth",[209,212,215],{"label":210,"content":211},"Where are you located?","Abundant Life Affordable Counseling is located at 1633 E 4th Street, Suite 184, Santa Ana, CA 92701, near the Orange Crush interchange. In-person sessions are available for individuals, couples, children, and families throughout Orange County. If you prefer to meet remotely, telehealth sessions are available for clients anywhere in California.",{"label":213,"content":214},"Do you offer telehealth, and how does it work?","Yes. Virtual sessions are available for clients throughout California. Before telehealth begins, each new client completes a brief fit and safety assessment to confirm that online sessions are the right and safest setting for this work, including having a private and confidential space available. If virtual care is not the right option for your situation, we will work with you to find a path forward.",{"label":216,"content":217},"What areas do you serve?","In person, we welcome clients from Santa Ana and throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Orange, Cypress, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos. Telehealth extends our reach to clients anywhere in California. If you are unsure whether we serve your area, reach out and we will figure it out together.",{"title":219,"items":220},"Our Team",[221,224,227],{"label":222,"content":223},"What credentials do your clinicians have, and who supervises them?","All counseling at Abundant Life Affordable Counseling is provided by Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees and Registered Associates who are working toward licensure. Each clinician is supervised directly and individually by Kathleen Shanahan, MA, LMFT, a CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor. That structure means every client's care is overseen at the highest level of the practice, with skilled, attentive support at every step.",{"label":225,"content":226},"What specialties does your team offer?","Our clinicians are trained in EMDR, Theraplay (child-led and adult-led play therapy), Family Systems Trauma therapy, the Grief Recovery Method, and married couples and premarital counseling. Biblical integration counseling is also available for those navigating faith struggles, identity in Christ, or church hurt. Not sure where to start? Reach out and we will help you find the right direction.",{"label":228,"content":229},"How are clients matched with a clinician?","When you reach out, we take time to understand your concerns, your background, and what you are looking for before suggesting a clinician. You can also review the full team on our About page and request someone specific if their approach resonates with you. Either way, our goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident from your very first session.",false,"We want you to feel prepared before your very first conversation. If your question is not here, please reach out.",{},{"title":234,"description":235},"Frequently Asked Questions | Abundant Life Affordable Counseling | Santa Ana, CA","Have questions before starting therapy? 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