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Location
7 Highway 55 West, Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone
763-972-6527Primary Focus
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About Professional Counseling Center
Professional Counseling Center in Buffalo, Minnesota provides outpatient mental health treatment with specialized focus on conditions that often accompany substance abuse recovery, including depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
Professional Counseling Center operates as a comprehensive outpatient clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, serving individuals navigating mental health challenges that frequently intersect with recovery journeys. Since 1984, this facility has maintained a focus on treating co-occurring conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and stress-related adjustment reactions that often complicate long-term sobriety efforts.
The center's outpatient program structure supports those seeking ongoing therapeutic intervention while maintaining their recovery community connections. Licensed psychologists Alex Macalena and Mark Pederson work alongside Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker David A. Schmitt and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lewis Sego to provide comprehensive care. Their approach emphasizes addressing underlying mental health conditions that can trigger relapse or interfere with sustained recovery progress.
Therapeutic interventions center on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. This combination addresses thought patterns, emotional regulation, and present-moment awareness crucial for maintaining sobriety and managing co-occurring mental health symptoms. The center's therapeutic framework supports individuals working through grief, anger management, and stress-related challenges common in early and ongoing recovery.
Serving individuals, adolescents, children, families, couples, and adults, Professional Counseling Center recognizes that recovery affects entire family systems. Operating Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, they accommodate working schedules common among those rebuilding lives in recovery. Cash pay options ensure privacy for clients preferring not to use insurance, addressing concerns about mental health documentation affecting employment or other life areas.
Outpatient Mental Health Support for Recovery Community
Professional Counseling Center addresses the complex intersection between mental health and addiction recovery through their comprehensive outpatient program. Many individuals in recovery face ongoing challenges with depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders that require specialized therapeutic intervention beyond traditional addiction treatment settings.
The center's four licensed clinicians bring diverse expertise in psychology, clinical social work, and marriage and family therapy. This multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive appropriate care whether addressing individual mental health concerns, family dynamics affected by addiction history, or relationship challenges common in recovery.
Therapeutic Approaches for Long-Term Recovery Success
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of treatment at Professional Counseling Center, helping clients identify and modify thought patterns that contribute to both mental health symptoms and relapse risk. This approach proves particularly effective for individuals managing depression and anxiety while maintaining sobriety.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) provides essential skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Combined with mindfulness practices, these therapeutic methods address core challenges faced by those in recovery who struggle with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and stress management.
Family-Centered Care and Flexible Scheduling
Recovery affects entire family systems, and Professional Counseling Center serves individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents impacted by addiction and mental health challenges. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lewis Sego specializes in addressing relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and trust issues that often require attention during recovery.
Evening appointments until 8 PM Monday through Thursday accommodate the work schedules of individuals rebuilding their lives in recovery. This flexibility recognizes that maintaining employment and meeting therapeutic commitments both contribute to long-term recovery success.
Why Choose Professional Counseling Center
- Four decades of experience treating co-occurring mental health conditions that complicate recovery
- Licensed psychologists and clinical social workers specializing in depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders
- Evening hours until 8 PM Monday-Thursday accommodate work schedules of those rebuilding in recovery
- Cash pay options protect privacy for clients concerned about insurance documentation
- DBT and mindfulness training for emotional regulation skills essential in sustained sobriety
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Professional Counseling Center provide addiction treatment services?
Professional Counseling Center focuses on mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and stress-related disorders that often co-occur with addiction. They provide outpatient therapy but do not offer specific addiction treatment programming.
What therapeutic approaches are used for anxiety and depression treatment?
The center utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. These approaches help clients manage symptoms, develop coping strategies, and build emotional regulation skills.
Can family members participate in treatment at Professional Counseling Center?
Yes, the center serves individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lewis Sego provides specialized care for relationship and family dynamics.
What are the payment options for outpatient treatment?
Professional Counseling Center accepts cash payment for clients without insurance or those preferring not to use their insurance coverage for privacy reasons.
What are the operating hours for outpatient appointments?
The center operates Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, with Friday through Sunday closed. Evening hours accommodate working schedules.
Who are the licensed clinicians at Professional Counseling Center?
The clinical team includes Licensed Psychologists Alex Macalena and Mark Pederson, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker David A. Schmitt, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lewis Sego.
Does the center treat adolescents and children with mental health concerns?
Yes, Professional Counseling Center serves adolescents and children alongside adults, couples, families, and individuals. They address various mental health conditions across different age groups.
What types of mental health conditions are treated at the facility?
The center treats depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADD/ADHD, anger management issues, grief and loss, and stress-related adjustment reactions. These conditions often intersect with recovery challenges.
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