Counseling Services

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service (RRJFS) provides individual counseling and group therapy in a trusting, reassuring and healing atmosphere. Our licensed clinical psychologists and social workers help clients cope with major problems in a timely and effective manner. Regardless of the issues, or age, culture, religion ethnicity or sexual orientation, we can help assess problems, provide supportive and conflict-resolving counseling, and guide people through major life transitions.

We offer FREE, individual counseling for CAREGIVERS. You may be eligible if you are 18 years or older caring for a relative over age 60.

RRJFS also offers FREE online counseling for teens, also by licensed clinical social workers, via: www.teentalk4u.org, which has been cited by the monthly newspaper, Youth Today, as an excellent resource on the worldwide web.  *

All fees are affordable and based on a flexible fee scale which takes into account the client's financial situation. At RRJFS, no client is ever refused quality care due to an inability to pay.

Counseling
Assistance is provided through counseling and psychotherapy to deal with issues related to:

 

  • Anxiety or Depression
  • Bereavement
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Child Abuse and Family Violence
  • Financial and Job-Related Issues
  • Health-related Issues
  • Interpersonal Relationships
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  • Personal Growth and Adjustment
  • Pre-Marital, Marital Issues and Intermarriage
  • Separation and Divorce
  • Caregiving
  • Couples Communication Skills
  • Parenting
  • Retirement
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    Bereavement Support Groups, For times and locations click here.

    Caregiver Support Groups
    RRJFS offers several support groups for people who are caregivers to loved ones with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other chronic medical conditions. These groups meet at various times and locations throughout the community.
    There is no charge for these groups. For times and locations click here .

    For all other Support Groups, click here.

    * Counseling disclaimer: When asking for assistance or advice on a personal problem, it's important the user understand the limitations of non face-to-face discussions that prevent us from providing the user with maximum effectiveness. This service is intended for those that seek help with everyday problems and is not suitable for people that are currently suffering from active suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing serious suicidal thoughts, please stop now and phone your local suicide hotline or phone 911.  In utilizing this service you as the user acknowledge that using any or every part of this Service is entirely at your own risk.

     
    “I want to express my gratitude for my therapist at RRJFS.  She has helped me tremendously, as a warm, caring professional with superb clinical skills. She continues to provide excellent insight and guidance, and I feel extremely fortunate to be under the care of such a skilled and wonderful therapist.” -  MC, Boca Raton
     
         “As a counseling client of RRJFS, I must tell you how my therapist and the agency’s services have impacted my life. I truly believe if it were not for them I would probably not be here physically to write this letter. I want you to know the excellent, caring, ethical work my therapist puts forth. I owe my life to her.” – EC, Boca Raton
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