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A message from our founder, Dr. Nikki Pallotta

When I founded BCS Counseling Group, it was built on a simple belief: support should be available to people when they need it, not only when they can afford it.

Over the years, I’ve spoken with many individuals who were struggling deeply but hesitated to reach out because they didn’t have insurance, or because the cost of therapy felt out of reach. Too often, people carry emotional pain alone, not because they want to, but because they feel they have no other option.

No one should have to face that kind of isolation.

That’s why we are now offering income-based online therapy groups, with free participation available for those who qualify. These groups are led by licensed clinicians and are designed to provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space where people can speak openly, feel understood, and begin to heal.

There is something profoundly powerful about being in a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your feelings, where you can simply be heard. Group therapy helps people realize they are not alone, and that healing often begins with connection.

If financial barriers have prevented you from seeking support, I want you to know that you are not forgotten. We created these groups so that more people can access the care they deserve.

Reaching out can feel difficult, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful change. Contact us below.

Dr. Nikki Pallotta
Founder, BCS Counseling Group

 


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An article written by our Founder and CEO,
Nicoletta Pallotta, MD, LCSW

14 months of a Pandemic no one saw coming and no one was prepared for. I have seen clients struggle with social distancing, isolation, struggling with remote working, and/or home schooling their children. We have all been mentally challenged with having no physical contact and not being able to see our friends and loved ones. And of course, the devastating reality of some of us losing loved ones to Covid-19.

I was committed to being one constant in the lives of our clients, to continuing to see every single one of them that needed us, but also being available for so many, many more that reached out for our help. These unique and stressful times pushed us to do psychotherapy in a different way that we were used too. Our roles became overwhelming with responsibilities, with day-in and day-out struggles for my amazing team, who’s dedication and compassion came shinning though day after day after day.

What does the future of mental health look like?
“I believe that we don’t know the full impact of the pandemic, and that many people are still in survival mode.”

Many people are still living day to day, coping with the devastation of personal loss and financial concerns as best they can. Mental services are now more needed and demand than ever before. We still don’t fully know the consequences of social isolation and how it has impacted us and what effect it might have on our children and their futures. We will have to wait and see.

Tele-mental health is here to stay. Technology helps us reach more people who need us, particularly in remote areas, and our therapists turn up every day to help those who need us. And I am here to support them every step of the way.

The future is brighter – I am sure of it.