Helping Those Who Face the Courtroom
Psychotherapy | Santa Maria, CA
Why Counseling During Court or Legal Proceedings Can Help
When you or a family member must go through the stressful process of a legal proceeding, it is normal for adults and children to experience anger, anxiety, and grief. There are so many decisions to be made, and everyone feels out of control. Whether you welcome the experience or not, it can be one of life's most stressful events.
Our professionals are marriage and family therapists trained to help individuals through this stressful process in healthy ways. You will be able to talk to someone who will keep things confidential, someone who will understand what you are going through, and someone who will not judge you. At Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy, we have experience dealing with the specific concerns that you are facing.
We Help Adults and Children of Divorce:
• Deal with the feelings of hurt, anger, fear, and loss in healthy ways.
• Re-negotiate a healthy and effective co-parenting relationship.
• Talk to their children about the divorce in a way that is good for them.
• Reduce conflict with their ex-partner and set firm boundaries using assertiveness and other positive communication skills.
• Learn ways to cope with the stress of becoming a single parent.
• Explore and pursue new life goals.
• To let go of the past and move on with your life.
• Accept and deal effectively with an ex's new partner.
• Improve self-esteem and increase confidence.
• Help your child know that the divorce was not their fault and that it is okay to love both parents.
We Offer Mental Health Support During a Legal Proceeding:
• When you are being prosecuted for breaking the law (DUI, drug use, or domestic violence).
• If you face jail or prison time.
• When you must face, in court, your attacker or someone who has hurt you.
• If you fear retribution for your choice to testify.
• When you are being falsely accused.
• Relax and cope with feelings of nervousness and vulnerability before you must testify.
• Manage the stress and anxiety that come from being out of control.
• Talk to your children about the legal proceeding in a way that is good for them.
• Make the right decisions, even in a dilemma.
• Communicate using assertiveness and other positive communication skills.
• If you must testify against someone you love.
MEET THE THERAPIST
Dr. Holli Stewart
My name is Dr. Holli Stewart, and I have enjoyed helping clients of all ages for 30+ years. My specialties include play therapy, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety with panic, family conflict (such as past or current abuse, domestic violence, and reunification), depression, chronic pain, OCD, anger, substance abuse, and co-dependency.
My office is strictly confidential and has a genuine commitment to the betterment of our clients and our community. Our skills and training are at the top of our field; we have generations of experience while also remaining abreast of recent times. We provide telehealth and in-person sessions based on each person’s specific needs. So reach out today with any concerns you may have!
24 Years of Therapeutic Experience
Dr. Holli Stewart, the Executive Director, has provided counseling services to the Central Coast for over 24 years. Her professional team of therapists, interns, biofeedback specialists, and educational consultants works with individuals, families, groups, children, and adolescents.
Her team offers quality services during legal proceedings.
- Highly trained therapist with experience in issues of anxiety, depression, stress management, loss, grief, and post-traumatic stress.
- Day, evening, or Saturday appointments are available.
- As a courtesy, we will bill your insurance. Sliding fee scale available.
- Christian and bilingual counselors are available.
- long-term or short-term.
- Play therapy for children
When to Seek Help?
Early intervention is the best resource for combating the potentially damaging effects of interfacing with our justice system.
Counseling can help you and your children make sense of the experience of a stressful court proceeding. It provides a safe place for all the members of your family to understand their feelings and personal reactions.
Our caring professionals can help you find pathways to a brighter future. We are available for case consultation with attorneys, teachers, caregivers, and medical professionals.
Our Trained Professionals
The caring professionals at Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy are relationship specialists who are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a multitude of mental health issues. Our professionals are the cornerstone of our commitment to transformative mental health care. With extensive expertise and empathetic dedication, our team creates a supportive environment where individuals can embark on a journey towards healing and personal growth.
This group of dynamic professionals is available for emergencies 24 hours a day and for counseling services by appointment six days a week!
Access Convenient Help With Telehealth
Telehealth revolutionizes healthcare delivery by enabling remote access to medical services and consultations. Through secure digital platforms, patients can connect with healthcare professionals from the comfort of their homes, ensuring convenience and accessibility. Telehealth's versatility spans various medical fields, offering diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and even remote monitoring of patients conditions. This innovative approach enhances healthcare reach, especially in underserved areas, while maintaining the same level of care and attention as traditional in-person visits.
Available Treatment Modalities
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Accepted Payment Methods
Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, or Visa.
- $180.00 for individual sessions
- $250.00 for two sessions
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible.
- "We have a billing company to assist in having your insurance billed and to help you understand your insurance coverage."
Insurances We Accept
- Magellan
- MultiPlan
- PsychCare
- Sliding Scale
- The Alliance
- TRICARE
- United Healthcare UHC | UBH
- Victim Witness/Catholic Services- Billing Staff
- Out of Network
- Aetna
- Anthem
- APS Healthcare
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Expert Psychological Witness for Legal and Custody
- First Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've answered some of our most common inquiries below.
