A little sparkle. A beautiful sunset. A powerful mission. Join us for our annual spring gala, Sunset Sip, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This signature event raises critical funds to support our mission and strengthen the programs that serve...
At The Guidance Center, strong leadership helps ensure children and families receive the compassionate, accessible mental health care they deserve. We’re proud to recognize our 2025–2026 Board officers and the dedicated community leaders guiding our work forward. Kris...
In many communities, mental health is not always openly discussed. That silence can make it harder for children and families to seek the support they deserve. For Irving Martinez, LCSW, helping break that silence is part of the work. Irving serves as a clinical...
Some children come to therapy unsure of how to open up. They may be navigating pain that’s hard to name or trauma that has passed through generations. The Guidance Center offers a safe space for their healing to begin and provides their families with the tools to grow...
Isha Bhatt, LPCC, is a clinical therapist at The Guidance Center’s Compton site. There, she supports children and families through trauma-informed, relationship-based care. “I did not choose this career. This career chose me,” Isha shares. Because of that...
