• Children who have received TBCAC Intervention Services

• Non-offending caretakers living in the home of the children who have received TBCAC Intervention Services

• Non-offending family-members (including siblings) living in the home of the children who have received TBCAC Intervention Services

Our counseling services meet each persons emotional, psychological, and developmental needs. Our staff is trained and experienced in cutting-edge best practices:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Play Therapy

LEARN MORE about the types of counseling we offer at TBCAC.

After visiting TBCAC for Intervention Services, call us at (231) 929-4250 and ask to leave a message for the Counseling Team. Our Clinical Intake Coordinator will return your call within two business days.

First Session: The first session will be an intake interview with the parent or guardian of the child and the counselor. We will discuss any concerns about the child. We ask that the caregiver come to the first session alone.

Second Session: We will schedule an appointment with the child for continued counseling services. We will provide a release of information for any coordinated care with another provider.

If you need to cancel and/or change your counseling appointment, we ask that you please call 24-hours in advance. In the case of bad weather or dangerous road conditions, please call the morning of your appointment to let us know if you need to reschedule. We will contact you if TBCAC closes due to weather; otherwise, assume we are open.

Telehealth Therapy is convenient and flexible. Clients can see our counselors anywhere as long as they have privacy and access to the internet. Counseling sessions are held through a secure online video-conferencing platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The cloud-based system has point-to-point encryption that meets HIPPA criteria to ensure confidentiality. Platforms such as Skype and FaceTime are not considered secure. TBCAC offers Tele-health services to children ages 7-18.

Note: A Telehealth screening and assessment are performed to make certain this therapy method will be a good fit for the child and family.

Telehealth Benefits:

• Better accommodates busy schedules

• Less time away from school and work

• Eliminates transportation and distance barriers

• Research shows it can be as effective as in-person therapy

• Easier to maintain a regular and consistent treatment schedule, which can lessen the length of treatments and improve outcomes

What is needed for Telehealth Therapy?

• A laptop, smartphone, or tablet with reliable internet connection.

• A secure, private setting to maintain confidentiality.

• For safety, a designated adult must be nearby during the session. A parent/caregiver is required to be present during all home-based sessions and to participate as needed. This may include checking in with the counselor and encouraging the child to practice skills learned during counseling.