Touchstone Behavioral Health is committed to deliver the optimal continuum of health, education and social services for Arizona children and families.
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Services Offered
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an intervention model for children aged 0-5 who have experienced at least one traumatic event (e.g. maltreatment, the sudden or traumatic death of someone close, a serious accident, sexual abuse, exposure to domestic violence) and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The treatment is based in attachment theory but also integrates psychodynamic, developmental, trauma, social learning, and cognitive behavioral theories. Therapeutic sessions include the child and parent or primary caregiver. The primary goal of CPP is to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his or her caregiver as a vehicle for restoring the child's cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning.
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. Children and their caregivers are seen together in PCIT. Most of the session time is spent coaching caregivers in the application of specific therapy skills. Therapists typically coach from an observation room with a one-way mirror into the playroom, using a “bug-in-the-ear†system for communicating to the parents as they play with their child. Concluding each session, therapist and caregiver together decide which skill to focus on most during daily 5-minute home practice sessions the following week.
- Youth Outpatient Programs and Services Our Outpatient Therapy (OPT) provides services to youth ages 7 through 17, and their families by Master's level Therapists who are supervised by independently licensed clinicians. Touchstone's Therapists are trained and supervised in a trauma informed approach. Individual therapy may be provided but clinicians begin with a family centered and family focused approach to assist the child in the natural environment. We utilize best practice interventions such as: - Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) - Motivational Interviewing - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Sand Tray Therapy - Gottman Couples Therapy Method
We also provide group therapy and parenting training. Our services are offered in office, home, and in school. Many of the clinicians are Spanish speaking. Language assistance is provided if necessary.
- Behavior Analytic Services Touchstone Health Services Behavior Analytic Services programs provide evidence-based assessment and treatment grounded in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Specifically, our expertise focuses on individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders who display skill deficits and/or problem behaviors.
Fees and Payment
Touchstone Health Services, as a 501 ( c ) 3, is a not-for-profit organization and has enjoyed the good will and participation of our neighbors, patrons, friends and families who have donated time and gifts so that Touchstone can extend its mission throughout Arizona communities.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.