Pacific Counseling Center

Something feeling off?
Therapy could help.

Counseling services for university students, children, teens, families, individuals, and couples.

Our professional counselors help individuals, couples and families grow towards more healthy and functional lives.

If you notice that you're not feeling like yourself for more than a week at a time or you're experiencing changes in your normal level of functioning, it might be time to seek therapy.

If your relationships are suffering, if you suspect that hurts from your past are lingering, or if you want a safe place to process difficult situations or stressors, counseling could help.

PCC counselors respect the diversity of our community and welcome clients of all faiths or no faith. PCC does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or disability.

Common reasons people seek therapy …

Adjusting to school
Life stress
Loneliness
Relationship problems
Depression and anxiety
Anger and irritability
Emotional fatigue
Grief and loss
Family problems
Unhealthy coping patterns
Adapting to changes

Service options

FPU Students

We offer direct, confidential and professional counseling services to traditional undergraduate, degree completion, graduate and seminary students at a reduced fee.

Contact us at pacific.counseling@fresno.edu or 559-453-8050 to schedule an appointment. Phone calls go directly to voicemail.

Taking the first step to pursue therapy is always courageous, but it does not always have to be intimidating. Our confidential voicemail and email are checked multiple times a day and you will receive a response promptly. Your initial 15-minute phone call with a qualified therapist will help determine which clinician will be the best fit for you.

PCC does not provide crisis or emergency services. In case of mental health emergency, please notify FPU campus security and call 911.

WHERE

PCC has multiple office locations.

FPU Seminary Campus in Southeast Fresno – Our offices are in North Hall (NOH), on the corner of Chestnut Ave. and Butler Ave.
FPU Visalia Campus
Reedley at the offices of Mennonite Central Committee
FPU North Fresno Campus – Coming soon!

In-person and telehealth sessions are available.

COST

Traditional Undergraduate/Main Campus Students:

Counseling sessions are free of charge from the beginning of Fall semester through the end of Spring semester as costs are covered by student body fees.
$20/50-minute session applies during summer months.

Degree Completion/Regional, Graduate & Seminary Students:

FPU offers a reduced rate to students enrolled in the DC, Grad and Seminary programs.
$50/50-minute session

INSURANCE:

We currently have therapists contracted with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield, and Blue Cross of California. For all other insurances we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

CalVCB (California Victim Compensation Board):

We provide therapy services for pre-approved victims of crime and can work with you to have your services covered in part or whole by CalVCB (please mention at the onset of treatment). For more information on this program see CalVCB - CA Victim Compensation Board or contact the James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center at (559) 600-2822.

PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER CAMPUS SUPPORT:

PCC clinicians are available to support the FPU community through presentations on mental health topics and social-emotional support. You can find us collaborating with other departments and serving campus wide (Athletics, CHIRP, Student Life, ALAS and other class presentations). If interested in scheduling a presentation or sponsoring group sessions, please contact us for more information.

Fee-for-Service

We provide therapy on a fee-for-service basis for individuals, couples and families to members of the community. Please reach out for a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit for you.

Contact us at pacific.counseling@fresno.edu or 559-453-8050 to schedule an appointment. Our confidential voicemail and email are checked multiple times a day and you will receive a response promptly. Your initial 15-minute phone call with a qualified therapist will help determine which clinician will be the best fit for you.

You can meet with your therapist for in-person sessions at our offices in Fresno, Reedley, and Visalia, or via telehealth with licensed, HIPAA compliant Zoom accounts.

COST

We currently have therapists contracted with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Shield, and Blue Cross of California. For other insurances we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Payment for services are due immediately following a session. Ask your clinician for further details about making payments.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee: $50/50-minute session

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor: $80/50-minute session

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: $125/50-minute session

Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Contracted Services

PCC provides social-emotional support services to local school districts, churches and NGOs. With PCC, you’ll work with the Pacific Counseling Director to design a program that meets the unique needs of your campus or site.

Our PCC clinicians offer a combination of individual, family, group, and crisis counseling, as well as case management, assessment and referral services, psychoeducation, and consultation, as appropriate to your clientele.

Clients receive services directly at your site thereby eliminating difficulties associated with accessing off-site counseling. Many clients feel more comfortable receiving counseling in the familiar setting of school or site and are therefore more likely to participate.

For details and to learn more, contact:
Angela J. Turner, MA, LMFT | Director
559-453-8060 | Angie.Turner@fresno.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Why PCC?

PCC is a training agency for therapists. Our clinicians are actively learning the newest research-based techniques and are in weekly supervision where they are continuing to sharpen their therapeutic skills. For clients, this means the clinician they are working with is invested in the treatment process and is motivated to provide the best experience possible.

PCC therapists seek to deliver services with multicultural sensitivity and spiritual integrity. PCC therapists who do/did their graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at FPU Biblical Seminary have specific training in integrating Christian faith and counseling. If this integration is of particular interest to you, please mention it to the referral line time member at the time of the initial phone call. That way we can place you with a therapist who has specialized training.

PCC does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation or disability. PCC counselors respect the diversity of our community and welcome clients of all faiths or no faith.

PCC counselors provide services within the scope of practice for Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers and Professional Clinical Counselors. Clients with issues outside that scope of practice will be referred to more appropriate services. PCC follows the rules and guidelines of the profession set forth by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences and CA Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Do I have to attend or work at FPU to receive services?

No need to attend FPU to receive services. Services are available to the public and are available to any individual, couple or family where PCC is an appropriate fit.

Do I have to be a Christian to receive services?

No, a person doesn’t have to be a Christian to receive services.

How do I know when it’s time to seek therapy?

If you notice that you’re not feeling like yourself for more than a week at a time or you’re experiencing changes in your normal level of functioning. If your relationships are suffering, if you suspect that hurts from your past are lingering or want a safe place to process difficult life situations or stressors.

Is it confidential?