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The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology

EIN 75-1494691 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 57 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide accessible high-quality counseling, training, psychological evaluations, and educational testing that equip our clients to grow through lifes changes and challenges.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
66
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$191,061, director of clinical advancement

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 57 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $4.2 million spent. COUNSELING PROGRAM: We provide quality therapy for children, teens, and adults in 1 central office and 11 network office locations across North and Central Texas.
  2. $760,728 spent. THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ACCESSIBLE COUNSELING AND TRAINING (PACT) - The Partnerships for Accessible Counseling and Training (PACT) - involves collaboration with 8 non-profit organizations that offer a variety of services within communities. The Centers therapists are co-located within these organizations that provide social services such as medical services, food, and clothing distribution, after school and summer academic support, and job training. A trust has been fostered between individuals living in the communities supported by these organizations, allowing individuals to be more receptive to receiving mental health care. The Center provides care for trauma-related issues, anxiety, depression, and behavior related issues that can affect success in school. The Center provides mental health services including screenings, counseling, and trainings to The Centers PACT partners.
  3. $284,927 spent. ASSESSMENTS PROGRAM: THE CENTERS LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL TESTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR MINISTRY AND CHURCH LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES.
  4. $151,240 spent. TRAINING & EDUCATION PROGRAM: The Center provides a wide variety of training and education for the community, including mental health education, parent, education, and other special programming focused on encouraging well-being. We speak to schools, physician groups, churches, parent groups, as well as being regularly, featured on TV and radio interviews.WE PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TRAINING FOR CLINICIANS, INCLUDING OUR RESIDENCY, AS WELL AS OLOGY, OUR INNOVATIVE SERIES OF GATHERINGS AND EVENTS, FOCUSED ON TRAINING, BOTH MENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND FAITH LEADERS IN INTEGRATING, PSYCHOLOGY, AND THEOLOGY.
  5. $61,516 spent. EMDR is a type of evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people process and recover from traumatic memories, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses guided "bilateral stimulation"such as side-to-side eye movements, tapping, or audio tonesto help the brain safely reprocess distressing experiences and reduce their emotional intensity.At the Center, we have clinicians who utilize EMDR in therapy. We also have an EMDRIA-approved trainer who oversees the EMDR program and provides the required three-day basic training and consultations for licensed clinicians seeking EMDR certification.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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