FIND NEW DIRECTION.

BUILD RESILIENCE.

LIVE WELL.

COMPASSIONATE, RESEARCH-GUIDED COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS,

COUPLES, AND FAMILIES.

Life is complex, and at times the weight of that complexity can leave us feeling stuck. At BCCA, we help individuals and families find clarity, direction, and meaningful change. Our approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in research that supports long-term well-being.

COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING ROOTED IN RESEARCH - CENTERED ON YOU

Lasting Change Comes From Insight, Not Quick Fixes

We use research to guide the counseling process because evidence helps create lasting, measurable, meaningful change. Emotional well-being is highly personal, but measurable goals help clients build resilience and see their progress.

Resilience, clarity, and insight are at the center of our work - not pop psychology or vague emotional validation. We help clients examine beliefs, perceptions, and emotions so healing can grow from accuracy, not assumption.

Our Counseling Services

  • Personalized support for anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional struggles, and life transitions.

  • Strengthening communication, repairing connection, and navigating relationship stress.

  • Supporting parents, teens, and entire families through conflict, emotional strain, or major life events.

  • Helping teens build resilience, emotional regulation, and clarity in a confusing stage of life.

  • As a general counseling practice, we also provide support for:

    • Anxiety and depression

    • Trauma and loss

    • Life transitions and stress management

    • Anger and emotional regulation

    • Relationship and interpersonal challenges

    • End-of-life and elder care concerns

    Our work balances understanding past experiences with focusing on future goals, helping clients remain informed by their history without being defined by it.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Research-Guided, Insight-Focused

We rely on proven clinical approaches, not pop psychology or quick fixes.

Personalized Fit Guarantee

After your first 1–2 sessions, we evaluate whether we’re the right fit and if not, we help you find someone who is. Your needs come first.

Direct Access to Your Counselor

No answering service. No middle layers. You reach your counselor directly.

MEET THE TEAM

A man sitting in a vehicle with a camouflage baseball cap, gray beard, glasses, and a black jacket, with a seatbelt on, during daytime in rainy weather.

JAY BUDZYNSKI

A smiling middle-aged woman with gray hair sitting on a black chair in a room with yellow and green walls, next to a floor lamp.

KAREN PLATZBECKER

A smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing earrings and a beige sweater, sitting on a couch with a green blanket. Behind her, there are framed pictures on the wall, including one with text that says "Ansel A" and features mountain scenery.

TINA PAGGI