CLINIC SERVICES

Counseling & Mental Health Services for Children

A safe, supportive space where children can process their feelings, build resilience, and develop the emotional tools they need to thrive.

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ABOUT COUNSELING

A Safe Space for Your Child to Grow

Parenting a child who is struggling emotionally can feel isolating and overwhelming. You want to help — but you're not always sure how. Our counselors are here for both of you. For your child, we provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental space to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build the emotional resilience they need to navigate life's challenges. For you, we provide support, guidance, and practical strategies to help your child at home. Our counselors work with children experiencing anxiety, depression, social difficulties, trauma, and behavioral challenges — always using a strengths-based, child-centered approach that honors your child's unique personality and experiences. We believe every child has the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive — sometimes they just need the right support to get there.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and understood.

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IS COUNSELING RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Counseling

If your child is struggling emotionally, counseling can help them feel more understood, supported, and capable.

Anxiety & Worry

Your child worries excessively, has physical complaints before school, or avoids situations due to fear.

Sadness & Depression

Your child seems persistently sad, loses interest in activities they used to enjoy, or withdraws from family and friends.

Behavioral Challenges

Frequent meltdowns, aggression, defiance, or difficulty managing big emotions at home or school.

Social Difficulties

Your child struggles to make or keep friends, feels excluded, or has difficulty reading social situations.

Trauma & Grief

Your child has experienced a significant loss, change, or traumatic event and is struggling to cope.

School Avoidance

Your child resists or refuses to go to school due to anxiety, social difficulties, or other emotional challenges.

GETTING STARTED

What to Expect When You Start Counseling

1

Reach Out

Share what's going on with your child. We'll listen without judgment and help you understand how we can support your family.

2

First Appointment

Your child will meet their counselor in a comfortable, welcoming setting. First sessions are all about getting to know each other.

3

Personalized Approach

We develop a therapeutic approach tailored to your child's specific needs, goals, and personality.

4

Ongoing Support

Regular sessions with consistent communication to keep you informed and involved in your child's progress.

We Work With Your Insurance

We never want cost to be a barrier to getting your child the support they need.

United PPO Anthem PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO UCSD Tricare Prime & Select Easter Seals Regional Center Private Pay

Not sure if we accept your insurance?

Contact us and we'll check your benefits before your first appointment. No surprises.

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OUR APPROACH

How We Support Children and Families

Child-Centered

Your child's comfort and trust come first. We move at their pace and build a genuine therapeutic relationship.

Strengths-Based

We help children recognize and build on their strengths — because every child has more resilience than they realize.

Family Involvement

Parents are partners in the process. We keep you informed and provide practical strategies for supporting your child at home.

Culturally Responsive

We are committed to providing culturally responsive counseling that honors your family's background and values.

WHERE WE OFFER COUNSELING

Available at These Clinic Locations

San Diego

The OAS Center

4204 Adams Ave A, San Diego, CA 92116

(619) 431-5049

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Temecula

STS Temecula Clinic

2 Betterworld Cir. Ste 120, Temecula, CA 92590

(619) 431-5049

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Ready to Get Started?

Our counselors are accepting new patients at all three clinic locations. Taking the first step is the hardest part — we make everything else easy.

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