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...
As 2025 comes to an end here at The Guidance Center, we pause to acknowledge a year marked by both challenges and moments of deep gratitude. Even as the world at times feels less kind, the people around us continue to show that hope and optimism endure. We are...
Since 1946, The Guidance Center has provided comprehensive mental health services to children and families facing serious challenges. Every day, we walk alongside those who are navigating trauma, big emotions, and overwhelming uncertainty. With the support of...
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.” — Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross The holiday season is right around the corner! While many of us are planning gifts and gatherings with loved ones, countless families in our...
