Polly Matsuoka

Almaden Valley Counseling Service

For 40 years, Almaden Valley Counseling Service has provided counseling to individuals of all ages, couples and families. Our fees are based on a sliding scale- or based upon ability to pay- with over 80% of our clients being seen at the lowest rates available, some as low as $30.00 per visit. Our Counselor on Campus program includes on-site counseling at 36 public school campuses in 6 school districts and 2 private catholic school at no cost to the students or their families. Our Parent Education Program provides both Positive Parenting and Cooperative Parenting and Divorce classes for high risk families. In 2016-2017, we provided services to over 10,000 individuals, over 1,000 from our school sites. We are focused on promoting personal growth, positive family relationships and emotional well-being for kids and families. AVCS is designated as one of the finest MFT & LCSW Internship and Practicum sites in the South Bay area. Our Interns, Trainees and Supervisors pull from over 9 local Universities and speak 7 languages.