Getting Started

We are a non-profit organization, founded to serve primarily the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender) community, but anyone is welcome as long as they feel comfortable in that setting.


We have four counseling programs: LIFE, HIV/AIDS, Chemical Dependency Treatment and Anti-Violence.

The LIFE (Living Insightfully For Empowerment) counseling program deals with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, coming out, stress or personal growth.

The HIV/AIDS counseling program offers group and individual therapy for people living with HIV disease and the significant people in their life.

The Chemical Dependency Treatment program offers an eight-week Intensive program, transitional groups and individual counseling. In our chemical dependency groups, we get into very personal issues about relationships and experiences that affect substance use. This makes it most important that the group members be very comfortable discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender issues.

The Anti-Violence program concentrates on issues of trauma from being a survivor of a sexual assault, a hate crime or domestic violence.

Intake and Fees

Fees & Grants: We charge $25.00 for the intake unless it's covered by a grant or insurance.

Our top fee for individual therapy is $100.00 per session, however with proof of your income, you may qualify for a sliding scale fee reduction based on that income. You will need to bring proof of your income and your insurance card to the intake.

Grant funds may be avaliable and will be discussed in detail during the intake and finalized before the first session. If you think you qualify for a grant, bring your ID, proof of your income that is current within the last 2 months, and proof of residency which can be a utility bill, lease or something similar with your name and address on it.

Additionally, if you think you qualify for an HIV grant, you should also bring proof of your HIV status to the intake. If you are already registered in the CPCDMS, you will not need your proof of residence or income.

Intake Requirements

You are required to bring these items for the intake:

$25.00 for the intake (unless it's covered by a grant or insurance)

Bring your ID.

Proof of your current income (within the last 3 months).

Your insurance card.

Proof of residency (either a utility bill, lease or something similar with your name and current address on it).

Bring proof of your HIV status (if you are already registered in the CPCDMS, you will not need your proof of residence or income).

How to Schedule an Appointment for Counseling

For New Clients:

To begin counseling at MCC, you must first call and schedule an intake appointment. During the appointment you will talk to a therapist who will answer your questions, make a thorough assessment of your issues and needs, determine if you qualify for a grant, and discuss with you the best options and recommendations for your counseling. After that you will be assigned to a therapist who will call you to begin counseling.

To schedule an intake appointment call during the hours of 8:00AM to 7:00PM - Monday to Friday: 713.529.0037 (then press 4).


For Returning Clients:

If you are a returning client and it has been less than one year since your last appointment at MCC, you may not have to schedule an intake. Call 713. 529.0037 then press 0 to find out if you need to schedule an intake appointment.