Business Details
27 Years
experience
Therapy Services for Families and Individuals
Since 1999, our practice has dedicated itself to helping children, teens, parents, and families navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. We provide compassionate, non-judgmental therapy tailored to individual needs, focusing on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding familial bonds. With over 30 years of clinical experience, our team specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, while offering personalized strategies for parenting and relationship challenges.Our approach emphasizes your existing strengths, guiding you toward a more fulfilling life through customized therapeutic plans. We serve Modesto, CA, and surrounding areas, combining clinical expertise with practical solutions to support lasting growth and healthier relationships.
Services
Child Therapy
Teen Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Parenting Support
Graduate Student Supervision
Individual Counseling
Play Therapy
Behavioral Problem Treatment
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience working with children and families.
- Our personalized approach tailors therapy to individual needs.
- We offer clinical supervision and support for graduate students.
- Our team includes a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive clinical experience.
- We provide services in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
Services
Child Therapy
We provide specialized therapy for children facing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Our play-based approach creates a safe space for self-expression while equipping parents with tools to support their child's growth. Services address anxiety, trauma, and academic difficulties.
Couples Counseling
Our counseling helps couples rebuild trust and improve communication through evidence-based techniques. We address recurring conflicts, emotional disconnection, and life transitions while fostering mutual understanding and long-term relationship resilience in a non-judgmental environment.
Parenting Support
We offer practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors and strengthening parent-child relationships. Services include individual counseling, behavior modification plans, and school collaboration to address temperament issues and developmental transitions effectively.
Graduate Student Supervision
We provide BBS-compliant supervision and personal therapy for MFT/LPCC trainees. Services include 1,500+ hours of clinical skill development, ethical practice guidance, and reduced-fee options to support professional growth while meeting licensure requirements.
Play Therapy
Our play therapy utilizes age-appropriate tools to help children express emotions and process experiences. Certified therapists use structured activities to develop coping skills while involving families in the therapeutic process for comprehensive healing and behavioral improvement.
People
Richard S. Williams
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 30+ years of clinical experience, Richard specializes in child/family therapy and graduate student supervision. He holds a master's in counseling psychology, has directed mental health programs, and provides clinical oversight for community agencies while maintaining active licensure since 1999.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialize in therapy for children, teens, and young adults, with additional services for couples and graduate student clinicians.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement or flexible spending account claims.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended appointments available for family therapy or complex cases as needed.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and family systems approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
Can you help with school-related issues?
Yes, we collaborate with educators to address academic challenges, behavioral concerns, and social-emotional development for students of all ages.
