Welcome To The Family Guidance and Therapy Center
Specializing in Person-Centered Mental Health
At the Family Guidance & Therapy Center, we believe in providing compassionate, individualized care that respects your unique journey. Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates with you to create treatment plans that align with your values and the latest research, ensuring a path toward greater health and happiness.
Our Story
Serving San Diego, Petaluma and more
At the Family Guidance & Therapy Center, our story began with a vision to redefine mental health care by blending compassion, innovation, and inclusivity. Founded by a team of passionate clinicians, we set out to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families could explore their challenges and discover paths to growth and healing.
Over the years, we have expanded our services to meet the diverse needs of our community, incorporating cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices into our work.
As lifelong learners, we continuously evolve—challenging stigmas, embracing diversity, and fostering meaningful connections. Today, Family Guidance & Therapy remains dedicated to empowering individuals and families to live with purpose, love deeply, and grow together.
Mental Health Services
RDI® Autism Services
Our Values
By prioritizing core values, such as empathy, inclusivity, and integrity, therapists create a safe and authentic space where clients feel respected and supported in their journey toward healing.
Push good into this world in everyday moments.
Love Wins. Love yourself, love your people, love this life.
Live your why. Find it, live it everyday.
Ask for help; nobody goes it alone.
Everybody belongs here.
Empathy and compassion are a daily practice; a choice. We choose to practice both.
Feed your soul; she deserves your love and attention.
Show up every day as your imperfect self.
Have faith in the unknown.
There is purpose in your struggle. Growth does not happen without it. Trust your process.
Founder and Clinical Director of Family Guidance & Therapy Center, Psy.D., LMFT
Meet Our Founder
Sometimes we all need a little help. The Family Guidance & Therapy Center is a place where loving-kindness reigns; where labels and diagnoses are simply bits of information on your journey towards greater health and happiness. Our clinicians create treatment plans with your values and our expertise. We are working hard to make a difference in the lives of our clients and the way the world sees mental health treatment.
How We Can Help
Help for You
We offer personalized support to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Help for Couples
We offer customized counseling designed to strengthen relationships through effective communication and emotional connection. COUPLES THERAPY
Help for Families
Our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists help enhance family dynamics to foster a harmonious and supportive environment. FAMILY THERAPY
Services
Mental Health Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized, one-on-one sessions to address mental health challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal goals.
Children & Teen Therapy
Strength-based support for children and teens navigating growth and developmental challenges.
Adult Assessment & Reassessment
We offer full psychological testing to guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and help you better understand your strengths and opportunities.
Couples Therapy
Focused support for partners to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen emotional intimacy. Read more.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Evidence-based treatments to address the lasting effects of traumatic experiences and foster healing.
Child Assessment & Reassessment
Our child-specific psychological testing is comprehensive and can guide diagnosis. We offer autism testing and testing for ADHD, dyslexia, and more.
Family Therapy
A collaborative approach to improve family dynamics, communication, and relationships.
Autism Spectrum Services
Tailored support and guidance for individuals on the spectrum and their families to promote understanding and growth.
Teen Assessment & Reassesment
We offer evidence-based psychological testing for teends to evaluate for autism. ADHD, dyslexia, and more.
From the Blog
Mental Health Resources
Understanding Internal Family Systems: How Engaging Protective Parts Can Heal Shame
Shame is one of the most powerful and isolating emotions a person can experience. It creates a deep sense of unworthiness, often leading individuals to believe that something is fundamentally wrong with them. Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard...
Do Autistic Individuals Have Emotional Intelligence?
Developing EQ can give you a greater chance of thriving in both your personal and professional lives. It is a commonly held myth that those on the autism spectrum can not develop this vital life skill.
What is EQ, and How Can We Develop It As Adults?
We all define “success” differently, but for most of us, success means finding meaning in our relationships, career, and other aspects of our lives. Learning and developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) makes that all possible.
Contact Us
Book An Appointment
With office locations in San Diego, Petaluma, and Telehealth offerings we are ready to meet you exactly where you are.
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619-600-0683
Point Loma office
3555 Kenyon St, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92110
PETALUMA OFFICE
135 Keller St. Suite C
Petaluma, CA 94952