Welcome to Serenity First Counseling
Where we help you on your journey
How We Work
What We Want Is Connection
Isn't it interesting that so many of us feel dis-connected and lonely when social media and technology has made it so much easier to connect with each other? However, do those connections give us the feelings of closeness that we really want and need? First we need to learn how to connect to ourselves and learn our own truths. We will help you discover those truths and teach you tools to connect better with others.
Our Patient Promise
We commit to be there for you every step of your discovery journey. Our goal is to help you move through your struggles and heal from your pain. We will introduce you to tools to help you continue on this life journey with confidence and serenity.
Who We Are
Serenity First Counseling 501 (c)(3)
Serenity First Counseling is a non-profit corporation very involved in our community outreach. We are part of the Sustainable Families Coalition that has formed task force groups to deal with the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Issues in the communities of Sahuarita, Green Valley and surrounding areas. Providing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for behavioral health issues are important parts of our mission.
Our diversified experience and team approach enables us to offer a full spectrum of personalized treatment plans for children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
Joan Silver, LMFT
Joan has been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners since 2005 and recently moved to Southern Arizona from California. She provides counseling to individuals (14+), couples, and families who want to connect with their inner self and those they are in relation to. She believes that family systems, our relationships, how we see and what we expect from ourselves and others, are at the core of our "issues". It is our relationship to our "issues" and not the "issue" itself, that causes us difficulties in our every day life. Many times our "personal" experiences have resulted in behaviors that may not be working in our favor today. We get triggered by the words and actions of others and often react in ways that are not healthy for either us or others. It is imperative that we heal those hurts that are holding us back from living the life we want. Her treatment focus is to help her clients learn to tap into their own assets and make choices that will assist them in communicating their truths in an open and non-judgmental manner.
Jill Fabian, LCSW, LISAC
Jill Fabian, a licensed clinical social worker and licensed independent substance abuse counselor for over 20 years, is well known in the Tucson area for grant writing and Supervising individuals for licensure as well as interns from ASU and U of A. She provides social work supervision for staff working on hours for licensure. Available to provide counseling for ages 12 and above, issues related to school, substance abuse, trauma, attachment, life support and recovery relapse prevention. Also works with older people with the aging process, anxiety emotional freedom techniques EFT. “ It is always good to have someone to talk with” Blessings
Our Therapy
We offer multi-dimensional and eclectic modalities and treat
- Individuals (Adults and Adolescents)
- Relationships
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Abuse
- Grief/Loss
- Substance Abuse
- Addiction - Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ
- Anger Management
- Domestic Violence
Confidentiality, Rates & Forms
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which we are individually required by law to report to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, we must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm herself or himself, we will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, we will take further measures without their permission that are provided to us by law in order to ensure their safety.
Rates & Insurance
Rates to be discussed with individual therapist.
Some of our therapists are providers for many insurance carriers. Please check with your therapist. Licensed therapists can also file claims as an Out-of-Network Provider.
Payment is due at the beginning of each session.
Cancellation/No Show Policy
If a patient is unable to keep their appointment, they are required to cancel with appropriate prior notice (24 hours). Failure of a client to cancel their appointment without a 24-hour notice is considered a “No Show” for purposes of this policy.
Late Arrival/Shortened Session: any appointment whereby the client arrives up to 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment will have their session shortened by that amount of time. After 15 minutes, it is considered a No Show.
A $25 fee will be charged for a No-Show and will be collected before the next session.
Forms
Please review and fill out forms before your first appointment and email them to us. This will allow us a preview before our appointment.
Contact Us
We look forward to working with you
Please contact us with any questions.
Joan Silver (520) 398-7272
Jill Fabian (520) 661-6445
Green Valley Professional Center 170 N. La Canada Dr. , Suite 30C, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Hours
By Appointment