Yes, for more information and to apply, click here.

No. Only a medical professional can prescribe and/or distribute medications. CCCA providers are not licensed to practice medicine or prescribe medication.

CCCA is located at 9666 Olive Blvd near the corner of North Warson Rd, between I-170 and US 67. There is ample free parking in our lot and you’ll find us on the 5th floor in suite 510, directly in front of the elevator.

We ask that you cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid being charged. Same-day cancellations or no-shows will be charged the full fee.

Click Book Now and find your profile. You will see your appointment and can reschedule/cancel it there up until 24 hours before your appointment. You can also call our office at (314) 991-0100, extension 1 and leave a message. Same day cancellations or no-shows will be charged the full fee.

Most sessions last 50-55 minutes. For families, couples, throuples or polycules therapy, sessions may last 80-85 minutes.

Click Book Now or call our office at (314) 991-0100, extension 1.

Please email inquiries@cccastl.com or call (314) 991-0100 and ask for David Chernof or Amy Carmichael. We will do everything possible to address any concerns and make sure your care meets your needs and expectations.

Most clients pay with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card, or Diner’s Club). This is the easiest way to pay and also the only way to pay for online appointments. You can add your card information to your profile when you book your initial appointment. We also accept check or cash payments (exact change only) for in-person appointments.

Simply email inquiries@cccastl.com. You will need to sign a release form indicating the entity to which your records will be released.

Please email inquiries@cccastl.com or call (314) 991-0100 and ask for David Chernof or Amy Carmichael.

Absolutely. We are a “covered entity” under HIPAA, which means we are subject to all of HIPAA’s rules and guidelines designed to protect private health information.

Yes. CCCA and its employees are known as a “covered entity” under HIPAA, which means we are subject to all of HIPAA’s rules and guidelines. We closely follow HIPAA in order to protect the security and privacy of all health information. Independent therapists partnered with but not employed by CCCA are advised to do the same. However, CCCA is not liable for the conduct of those therapists.

Some of our providers accept Medicare. We do not have any Medicaid providers at this time. Please contact us for more information.

Yes. Currently, most of our providers accept Aetna and Cigna. By the fall of 2024, we also expect to have our providers paneled with Anthem/Blue Cross and Blue Shield, as well as United Health Care.

That depends on your circumstances. According to the American Psychology Association, most people begin to experience noticeable changes in 15-20 sessions. Some folks are coming for a specific life event that may be addressed in 6-12 sessions. Others with more complex cases may see their therapist for longer periods. You can decide with your therapist what feels appropriate for you.

Absolutely. Please review our team to see which therapist might be the right fit. If you aren’t sure, feel free to get in touch and we’ll do our best to match you with the right person. You can also schedule a free consultation with any of our therapists.

CCCA’s immediate availability is a key aspect setting us apart from other offices where you may have to wait weeks or months before starting therapy. Thanks to our large staff and varied resources, we should be able to schedule you within one week.

Graduate interns are still finishing their education and being supervised by a fully-licensed professional. Therefore, we are able to offer their services at a low cost, $35 for individual sessions (50 minutes) and $50 for couples or family sessions (80 minutes). Because they are students, they work with CCCA for a limited time (usually two semesters) and cannot accept insurance. Some cases may be too complex for a graduate intern and will be referred to a seasoned professional. Seasoned professionals have graduated from an accredited program with a master’s and/or doctorate, have spent >100 hours with a licensed supervisor and have been fully or provisionally licensed by the state of Missouri. They can therefore offer more sustained therapeutic relationships and may accept insurance.*

A graduate intern is a second year master’s student who is completing their degree requirement of a 600-hour counseling internship. While most interns will be graduating within two semesters, some stay with CCCA for three semesters. Each is closely supervised by a fully-licensed counseling supervisor who monitors their cases on a weekly basis. Graduate interns cannot accept insurance.

A seasoned professional has graduated from an accredited program with a master’s and/or doctorate in any of several categories within mental health. They have been fully or provisionally licensed by the state of Missouri and possibly other states, too. Seasoned professionals have extensive experience, can offer a more sustained therapeutic relationship and may accept insurance.*

Yes, we have therapists who work with children.

Yes, we offer counseling for couples, as well as throuples and polycules.

Yes. When booking an appointment, you can select either in-office or online, depending on which venue works best for you.

Yes. When booking an appointment, you can select either in-office or online, depending on which venue works best for you. Your initial free consultation will be an online or phone appointment. For your initial therapy session, we encourage an in-office session when possible.