Village Counseling Center, Family & Marriage Counseling in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria.
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Fees & Insurance

Clay Watkins is a panel provider for the following insurance programs. Clay Watkins is also a provider for The County of San Luis Obispo and works with the Victim Witness Program.





In the event that none of our therapists are on your insurer's provider list, many programs still pay up to half of the cost of your treatment. Call your plan's benefits department to determine their payment policy.

If you do not have insurance, fees for services are: $125 for a regular 50-minute session and $175 for the 80-minute intake session.

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Our director, Clay Watkins, M.A. LMFT, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Our director, Clay Watkins, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He provides individual, couples and family counseling. He specializes in anxiety-related difficulties including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and phobias. He has advanced training and a decade of experience utilizing EMDR to treat trauma, and his unique brand of counseling integrates a solution-focused perspective that often speeds up the therapy process compared to more traditional forms of counseling. (BBS License #: MFC 37239)
Clay's Curriculum Vitae

Clay coordinates referrals to a network of experienced and qualified counselors with a variety of specialties to meet your specific needs. Contact him today and start creating a better life for you and your family.

Philosophy

At Village Counseling Center we believe most people have the resources to solve their problems. At times, however, a trauma or broken relationships or even the normal pressures of life can cause us to lose sight of our strengths; obscuring our natural ability to problem solve. Counseling provides a safe place where clients can regain their perspective, find acceptance, and challenge themselves to grow. And though true growth does require significant effort and courage, we at Village Counseling Center believe happiness is worth the price. Call us and begin building a better life, one risk at a time.

Learn more about Solution-Focused Therapy

Learn more about EMDR and the treatment of trauma, fear and anxiety