Village Counseling Center

Village Counseling Center Private Mental Health Agency We offer a variety of services including counseling, assessments, training and clinical consultation.

The Village Counseling Center (VCC) in Gainesville, Florida currently provides assistance in over 16 counties in North Florida including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and now Duval County. We accept private referrals as well as clients through various contracts with many agencies including the Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice and Partnership for Strong Families.

Our newest intern, Girl was working hard at our Tower Road office this week. She is doing great and being loved by all. ...
08/01/2025

Our newest intern, Girl was working hard at our Tower Road office this week. She is doing great and being loved by all. She's also growing fast!

August is an important month for many families as students prepare to return to school. While this season can bring exci...
07/14/2025

August is an important month for many families as students prepare to return to school. While this season can bring excitement, it can also create stress and anxiety for both youth and parents. To support a healthy transition, the Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF) has launched a special Back to School & Mental Wellness Campaign. ______________________________________________________________

This campaign includes a 16-page guide, a calendar of daily mental wellness tips for the entire month of August, and upcoming informational videos.

August 11th Is The First Day of School! Here Are Ways To Mentally Prepare Your Youth Download Our Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide Returning back to school can sometimes be a stressful event in your youth's life. We're here to help with our Back to School & Mental Wellness Guide, which is pack...

https://988lifeline.org/
06/15/2025

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At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

We currently have grant funding for clients who meet the criteria below/attached.  Please refer caregivers to us so thei...
06/09/2025

We currently have grant funding for clients who meet the criteria below/attached. Please refer caregivers to us so their children can receive FREE trauma-Focused treatment using our website - www.villagecounselingcenter.net. Thank you and please share with others.

05/26/2025
05/23/2025

SCHOOL THERAPIST

Start Date: Fall 2025 School Year (end of July)

Provide mental health services to elementary students (ages 4-12) in Alachua County. Requires experience treating children with mental health disorders; strong clinical, assessment, teamwork, and communication skills.

Competitive pay, supportive team, licensure supervision (if needed), 10 days PTO, SCHOOL & SUMMER HOLIDAYS OFF.

Must be a licensed or registered mental health professional. Email questions and/or resume to brandi@villagecounselingcenter.net.

Please share with potential applicants.

Please welcome our newest intern, Girl. She is working on becoming a certified Pet Therapy dog and is already doing an a...
05/06/2025

Please welcome our newest intern, Girl. She is working on becoming a certified Pet Therapy dog and is already doing an amazing job. Girl is a 8 month old, chocolate lab and is Brandi's co-therapist.

04/30/2025

Please share with potential applicants.

FULL-TIME SCHOOL THERAPIST
School Therapist (Full-Time): Provide mental health services to elementary students (ages 4-12) in Alachua County. Requires experience treating child mental health issues, strong clinical, assessment, teamwork, and communication skills. Competitive pay, supportive team, licensure supervision (if needed), 10 days PTO, school schedule/breaks. Subcontracted; no health, dental, or 401k. Must be a licensed or registered mental health professional.

Email resume to brandi@villagecounselingcenter.net.

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04/24/2025

Skip a coffee and donate to help children in foster care. Only a few more hours. Visit this link.

I’m ready to support Partnership for Strong Families on April 24, 2025 during The Amazing Give. Learn more about Partnership for Strong Families and all the other organizations participating in The Amazing Give.

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3919 W Newberry Road, Suite 5
Gainesville, FL
32607

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Help and Hope for Children and Families

The Village Counseling Center (VCC) in Gainesville, Florida currently provides services in over 16 counties in North Florida including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Duval County. We offer a variety of specialized mental health services including therapy, assessments, parent education classes, training and clinical consultation. We accept private referrals as well as clients through various contracts with many agencies including the Department of Children and Families, Department of Juvenile Justice and Partnership for Strong Families. The Village Counseling Center is regarded as one of the premier agencies in North Florida for treating children, adolescents and young adults for issues related to sexual abuse, trauma and adoption with specialized services for both victims and family members.

We are a private mental health agency offering a comprehensive array of mental health services to adults, children, adolescents and their families. We strive to meet the client and provider needs by offering quality mental health care through unique and innovative programs. All clinical services are provided by experienced and licensed professionals and are adapted to meet the unique needs of each child and family. We adhere to a resiliency-based model based on developing each client's strengths, needs and support system.

The Village Counseling Center's primary programs, the Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Program, Adoption Success Program and Trauma Recovery Program for Youth and Families are known for providing pioneering services and are leaders in North and Central Florida in the provision of specialized services for children and adolescents. VCC clinicians have evaluated and successfully treated more than 3,000 children and adolescents who have suffered physical, sexual and emotional abuse as well as children and adolescents who exhibit sexual behavior problems. We aim to help youth and families transcend the trauma of childhood abuse, learn appropriate behavior and pursue safe, healthy and meaningful lives.

We are a current mental health provider, contracted agency or referral source for a number of agencies including: Partnership for Strong Families (PSF) Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) Dept. of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) - Victim's Services Public Defenders Office Child Advocacy Center Office of Victim Services The University of Florida UF Health Childnet Inc. Kids Central Inc. U.F. Child Protection Team Children's Home Society (CHS) Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Devereux Florida Office of the State Attorney Families First Network (FFN) Jewish Family Services Community Based Care Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc. (MBHC) Community Foundation for North Central Florida (CFNCF) Camelot Community Care Lutheran Services of Florida (LSF) Pathways Human Services Alachua County Public Schools/System of Care Peaceful Paths Shands at Vista