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...
A Reflection on Gratitude This year, I’ve been struggling with finding the words for my gratitude message to all of you. I’ve procrastinated. I’ve stumbled, and I’ve given up. This isn’t like me, so I had to do some soul searching to sort out the barriers to...
