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...
For Kristin McNeese, mental health care is not just a job. It is a calling rooted in justice, connection, and respect for every person’s story. Over the past eight years at The Guidance Center, Kristin has supported children, families, and clinicians through both...
“We’re giving back to the community and making sure there are proper resources for community members.” – Kris Allen, Guidance Center Board Chair Last week, our community came together to celebrate the official grand opening of our new Family Resource...
We are proud to share the exciting development of our new Family Resource Center (FRC), opening at The Guidance Center headquarters in Long Beach! This new space will be a community hub where children and families can access the resources, programs, and connections...
