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...
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...
World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on what mental health means to us and how we can build stronger systems of care for those who need it most. The theme for 2025, “Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that care is especially critical in...
