Business Details
18 Years
experience
Affordable Mental Health Counseling in Riverside, CA
Life Source Affordable Counseling is a federally registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health care. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Avis Attaway, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between high-quality counseling and affordability for California residents. We offer individualized therapy services tailored to adults, children, couples, and families, with flexible scheduling including day, evening, and weekend appointments. Our team of master's-level trainees and associates operates under the clinical supervision of Dr. Avis Attaway and Dr. Guy Balice, ensuring rigorous professional standards. We pioneered sliding-scale pricing starting at $30 per session, eliminating financial barriers to mental health care.Through strategic partnerships, we expanded teletherapy services statewide and developed training programs for emerging mental health professionals. Our client-centered approach prioritizes personalized treatment plans that address behavioral patterns and promote long-term well-being. We actively work to remove insurance-related limitations while maintaining continuity of care for all clients. With over 15 years of service in the Inland Empire region, we continue expanding access through innovative partnerships and community-focused initiatives. Our commitment to equitable mental healthcare remains unwavering as we strive to make professional counseling accessible to every Californian.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Couples Counseling
Support Groups
Co-Parenting Classes
Trauma Therapy
Psychological Assessments
Workshops
Teletherapy Services
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale rates starting at $30 per session
- Our client-centered approach tailors treatment to individual needs
- Clinical supervision by experienced licensed professionals
- Teletherapy services available across all California locations
- We prioritize removing insurance-related barriers to care
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)3
What people say
Affordable rates
Compassionate counseling
Help overcome challenges
Accessible services
Client-centered approach
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling provides personalized mental health support for adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and gender-related issues. Master's-level therapists work one-on-one with clients to develop coping strategies and promote self-discovery. Sessions focus on creating tailored treatment plans that address specific life challenges while maintaining confidentiality and building therapeutic trust.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services help improve communication and resolve conflicts within family systems. Our therapists address relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and intergenerational patterns through structured sessions. The goal is to foster mutual respect, enhance understanding, and create lasting peace within family units through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on strengthening romantic relationships through conflict resolution and emotional connection building. Therapists help partners navigate communication issues, rebuild trust, and develop healthier relationship patterns. Sessions emphasize creating mutual understanding and fostering long-term partnership stability through practical therapeutic techniques.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy utilizes the Comprehensive Resource Model for healing childhood abuse and single-incident traumatic events. Our approach combines cognitive, emotional, and somatic techniques to process traumatic memories safely. Therapists help clients develop coping mechanisms and restore emotional regulation through structured, trauma-informed treatment plans.
Support Groups
Support groups provide peer-based mental health support for specific issues like grief and co-dependency. Facilitated by experienced therapists, these sessions create safe spaces for shared experiences and collective healing. Participants gain new perspectives while developing social support networks through structured group interactions focused on specific therapeutic goals.
People
Dr. Avis Attaway
Chief Clinical Director
Founder of Life Source with over 15 years leading mental health service expansion. Supervises all clinical operations and treatment planning while maintaining active involvement in therapist training and program development.
Dr. Guy Balice
Clinical Supervisor
Provides clinical oversight alongside Dr. Attaway, ensuring treatment quality standards. Specializes in therapist training and case supervision while maintaining active involvement in program development and service expansion.
Austin Attaway
Chief Executive Officer
President of the Board since 2019 who expanded services fourfold. Implemented teletherapy programs and developed strategic partnerships to increase accessibility while maintaining clinical excellence across all counseling services.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, couples counseling, trauma therapy, support groups, co-parenting classes, and psychological assessments with master's-level therapists.
How are your rates determined?
Our sliding-scale fees start at $30 per 50-minute session based on client income level, making mental health care accessible to all financial situations.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't accept insurance directly but offer affordable rates lower than typical insurance co-pays to eliminate coverage limitations and paperwork.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (951) 640-1375 during business hours or use our online contact form to request an appointment with available therapists.
Are teletherapy services available?
Yes, we offer virtual counseling sessions across California through secure video conferencing platforms for convenient access to mental health care.
