As the sun sets on the past and rises on the future

NHCS, Inc

New Horizons was founded by C. Katherine DeStefano, PhD, LPC, as a place that dedicated to the development of mental health professionals, who serve the community with integrity, compassion, and skilled authenticity.

Mission Statement

To cultivate the development of skilled, dedicated clinical and administrative staff, who set an industry standard for excellence in individualized public service that promotes positive social change within the community.

Goals

Therapeutic skills to necessitate therapeutic change:

Match therapist and client to promote successful therapeutic outcomes
Understand client needs and identify strengths
Establish treatment suited for the person and his or her environment
Establish community links to help clients access care
Reduce and/or alleviate symptoms to improve current level of functioning
Prevent relapse or deterioration of behavior in order to maintain successful outcomes

Objectives

Build skilled, dedicated clinicians who in turn promote client well being
Build a stronger community by providing supports and needed services
Enhance the standard of living for each client who enters therapeutic care
Gather data to aid the psychological community in providing therapeutic support