​The Counseling Center for Families of Color (CCFC) was created because representation
​matters on BOTH sides of the “therapeutic couch”.

Our goal is to:

1. Provide supportive, high-quality, equitable clinical mental health therapy to black and brown communities and families
2. Create a nurturing, culturally competent and safe, learning environment for students, interns,  and licensed therapists to work, grow,  and develop in the mental health field

Meet Our Therapists

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Laqueena Lajas, LMSW

Laqueena is a Licensed Master Social Worker in both Texas and New York. She is passionate about maternal mental health. An avid reader and lover of R&B, she loves a good story filled with emotion and a soundtrack that gets you in tune with your feelings. With Laqueena, you are the main character in your story, as she uses a client-centered, narrative approach while also utilizing aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy. Laqueena works to foster a safe space where the exploration of identity and relationship dynamics can help provide tools to deal with the daily stressors of life. Since earning her master's degree at the University at Albany, she has worked with adolescents and adults in the areas of perinatal mood disorders, crisis, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and grief. Laqueena is excited to begin working with you! 
Book an appointment with Laqueena.

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CCFC serves ages 5 and up.

We offer weeknight and weekend availability for your convenience. There are no long wait times to schedule a session to see one of our therapists! We strive to get all new clients seen within a week. 

Sessions may be conducted virtually or in-person, and may include:

• Individuals
• Couples (dating, engaged, married)
• Families

Our therapists are trained and experienced in supporting these topics, plus MORE:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Anger
• Addiction
• Trauma/Abuse
• Work conflict
• Life transitions
• Caregivers
• Relationships & Marriage
• Parenting

• Family Disorganization
• Generational Trauma
• Racial Trauma & Racial Oppression
• Prenatal & Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
• Spirituality & Religion
• Grief & Loss
• Coping with medical conditions
• Identity Challenges
• Self Development (self-esteem/self-worth)
• Professional Development/Career Coaching

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​​Insurance & Cash Payment Accepted

​Insurances Accepted:​

• Aetna
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Oscar
• Oxford
• Harvard
• HSA/FSA

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If you do not see your insurance listed above, or if you do not have in-network benefits, the cash rates are:

• LCSW: Individual: ($175-Intake, $150-Follow-up) Couples/Families: ($225-Intake, $200-Follow-up)
• LMSW: Individual: ($100-Intake, $75-Follow-up) Couples/Families: ($125-Intake, $100-Follow-up)
• *Student Interns: $35/Individuals

     (*Interns are supervised by clinical director)

NOTES:

1. It is the client’s responsibility to verify in-network benefits prior to session.
2. All payments must be made at the time services are rendered.
3. The CCFC does not provide Medication Management services.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 or visit 988 Lifeline Chat and Text – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate mental health support and resources.