Business Details
Mental Health Therapy Services in Lafayette, CA
Bay Area Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice specializing in child, teen, parent, and family support. Our approach emphasizes building on individual strengths through evidence-based therapies like play therapy, sandtray therapy, and trauma-informed care. With over two decades of experience, we foster meaningful connections to help clients navigate anxiety, behavioral challenges, and family dynamics. We also provide professional consultation, supervision, and training to clinicians seeking licensure or specialized certifications. Our commitment to collaborative, client-centered care ensures personalized solutions that promote resilience and emotional well-being. By integrating expressive arts and humanistic techniques, we empower clients to develop self-awareness and effective coping strategies.Our practice adheres to rigorous professional standards, maintaining licensure and certifications that reflect our dedication to ethical practice. We prioritize transparency through policies like the Good Faith Estimate for self-pay clients, ensuring clarity in financial expectations. Our services extend to organizational training and continuing education, supporting both individual growth and professional development. Through active listening and tailored interventions, we address the unique needs of each client while fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.
Services
Play Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Filial Therapy
Psychotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Consultation
Training
Trauma Therapy
Parent Coaching
Family Counseling
Highlights and features
- We specialize in child and adolescent therapy using evidence-based modalities like play and sandtray therapy.
- Our practice integrates trauma-informed care and humanistic approaches for comprehensive treatment.
- We offer specialized supervision for clinicians pursuing Registered Play Therapist certification.
- Our services include tailored parental coaching and family enrichment sessions.
- We maintain transparency with Good Faith Estimate policies for self-pay clients.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 51366)
- Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (S2473)
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy utilizes age-appropriate techniques to help children express emotions and resolve psychological challenges. This approach fosters emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and self-awareness through structured play activities. Ideal for children aged 3-12, it addresses behavioral issues, trauma, and anxiety while involving families in the healing process.
Sandtray Therapy
Sandtray Therapy employs miniature figures and sand to create symbolic scenes representing a client's inner world. This nonverbal modality helps children and teens process trauma, anxiety, and complex emotions. It promotes self-discovery and emotional healing through tactile, creative expression in a safe therapeutic environment.
Filial Therapy
Filial Therapy trains parents to conduct play sessions with their children under professional guidance. This evidence-based approach strengthens parent-child bonds and improves communication. It empowers families to address behavioral challenges and emotional difficulties through structured, therapeutic interactions.
Psychotherapy for Anxiety
Specialized psychotherapy addresses anxiety in children, teens, and families using cognitive-behavioral and humanistic techniques. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and building resilience. The approach integrates expressive arts and talk therapy to enhance emotional regulation and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Clinical Consultation
Clinical Consultation provides licensed and pre-licensed therapists with case review, skill development, and certification support. Services include supervision for BBS licensure and Registered Play Therapist certification. The collaborative approach emphasizes professional growth, ethical practice, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People
Jeannette Harroun
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jeannette Harroun is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 51366) and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor in Lafayette, CA. She specializes in child, teen, and family therapy, using play, sandtray, and trauma-informed approaches. With extensive experience in parenting support and clinician supervision, she emphasizes building client strengths and fostering emotional resilience through personalized care.
Questions
What services do you offer for children and teens?
We provide play therapy, sandtray therapy, and psychotherapy for children aged 3-12 and teens, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma, and emotional challenges through age-appropriate interventions.
Do you offer therapy for families?
Yes, we provide family counseling and filial therapy to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and address behavioral or emotional concerns through collaborative sessions involving parents and children.
What professional supervision options are available?
We offer supervision for clinicians pursuing BBS licensure or Registered Play Therapist certification, including case review, skill development, and ethical practice guidance for mental health professionals.
Are training programs available for therapists?
Yes, we provide play therapy and sandtray training for clinicians through Growth Through Play Therapy, offering continuing education units for California BBS and Association for Play Therapy.
Reviews (2)
Omayra Espino-Vazquez
Sep 06, 2018
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Jeannette is amazing to work with. She is patient and you can tell she knows how to handle any situation. I was going through a very difficult time and she noticed that I was not handling it well in our conversation, so she took immediate action by teaching me calming techniques and made me feel secure instantly. I have used these techniques almost every day and have seen great improvement! When my husband and I have our baby, I know that I can trust Jeannette to guide us in our new adventure and beyond!
Kristin Kohs
Jun 28, 2017
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I was struggling as a new parent of an adopted toddler, with frustrations and family dynamics. Jeannette helped me manage my frustrations and gave helpful tips and ideas on how to progress in my situation. Plus she has flying monkeys!!! Highly recommend!
