Nicasa outpatient offices will be CLOSED on 12/24/25 through 1/4/26 for the Winter Holidays. We will resume normal business hours on 1/5/26. If you need assistance during this closure, please visit our Additional Resources page.

ATTENTION: Effective 1/1/26, group sessions will be $44 per hour and $250 for Outpatient Assessment Intakes. Nicasa offers a sliding-scale fee schedule to assist with the cost of care for those who qualify. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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February 14, 2025

Education, Life Experiences, Mental Health, Teen/Youth
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