Counseling and Mental Health

Depending on your need , there are a variety of mental health professionals to choose from. The ones we typically see in the Inland Empire that work with families and adults on the spectrum are:

• Psychiatrist – a physician with a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree or osteopathic (D.O.) degree, with at least four more years of specialized study and training in psychiatry. Psychiatrists are licensed as physicians to practice medicine by individual states. “Board certified” psychiatrists have passed the national examination administered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Psychiatrists provide medical and psychiatric evaluations, treat psychiatric disorders, provide psychotherapy, and prescribe and monitor medications.
• Psychologist -Some psychologists have a master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in psychology while others have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in clinical, educational, counseling, or research psychology. Most states license psychologists to practice psychology. They can provide psychological testing, evaluations, treat emotional and behavioral problems and mental disorders, and provide psychotherapy.
• Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (MFCC), or Licensed Marriage Family Counselor (LMFC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Marriage Family Child Counseling (MFCC). These are all licenses that indicate that someone is licensed to practice as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. They work with individuals; couples, families, and groups to cure or relieve mental, emotional, and relational concerns of all kinds. They have masters degrees, 3,000 hours of supervised experience, and have passed two rigorous exams.

Dr. Paul Brown, MD – Diamond Bar Family Counseling Center
750 North Diamond Bar Boulevard Suite 212
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-4663
www.paulhbrownmdinc.com
Areas of professional interest include management of Autism, bipolar disorder, treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), child, adolescent, and adult psychopharmacology, treatment of depression, evaluation and treatment of school failure, and treatment of anxiety/panic disorder. Paul H. Brown, M.D. provides individual and family psychotherapy, case management, and medication supervision.

Carolyn E Wylie Center For Children, Youth & Families
4164 Brockton Ave., Riverside
www.wyliecenter.org
(951) 683-5193
Therapists have Master’s Degrees in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, Public Health or a related field and are overseen by a licensed clinician. Does not accept insurance, but does accept Medi-Cal referrals from the Riverside Department of Mental Health. There is a sliding fee scale. Fees based on gross monthly income and how many people are supported by that income. There is a short interview to determine needs and requirements over the phone. Eligible clients will be referred to the Department of Mental Health, otherwise they will explain fee structure, and schedule accordingly.

Christian Counseling Service
51 W. Olive Ave., Redlands, CA
(909) 793-1078
www.ccs-cares.org
In addition to the office in Redlands, CCS has 6 satellite locations throughout the Inland Empire including sites in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Colton, Yucaipa, and Indio. Therapists are professionally trained, compassionate men and women with years of experience in providing mental health services.

Dr. Christopher Cooper, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist

6809 Indiana Ave Suite 130-A60, Riverside CA 92506
(800) 790-0890

Carrie Cooper, MFT
1451 South Rimpau, Ste. 203, Corona
(951) 378-2062
Specializes in ASD. Works with families, individuals, kids, teens, adults etc. Can assist with parent training and social skills groups.

County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health
268 West Hospitality Lane, Suite 400, San Bernardino, CA
http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/
Network of Care is a comprehensive resource for people with mental illness, caregivers and service providers. Offers information about diagnoses, insurance and advocacy, and daily news from around the world concerning mental health.

Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Inc
101 E. Redlands Blvd., Suite 234, Redlands (909)-335-3026
770 Magnolia Ave Ste 1F, Corona (951) 737-1917
41670 Ivy Street, Suite C & D Murrieta 951-696-5220
25114 Jefferson Ave., Suite A Murrieta 951-600-1812
23110 Atlantic Circle, Suite B Moreno Valley 951-243-6455
1001 E. Latham Avenue, Suite A&D Hemet 951-652-8107
www.inlandpsych.com
Provides Adolescent and young adult psychiatry, Adult psychiatry, Behavioral Health Services, Psychiatric Consultation Services, Evaluation and Treatment, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Therapy. Speak: Farsi, Hindi, Persian, Spanish and Telugu. Takes a number of insurances, check the website for up to date info.

Desert Marriage and Family Counseling
43585 Monterey Avenue #1 Palm Desert CA 92260
760-777-7720
https://desertmarriagefamily.com
Provides marriage and family counseling, individual therapy for teenagers and children. Also specializes in counseling for the following topics: parenting, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, codependency, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. They offer an Intensive Outpatient Program for those suffering from anxiety and depression, trauma, and eating disorders.

Easy Speech Therapy Center
41555 Cook Street Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-837-0033
http://easyspeech.org/
Easy Speech Therapy Center offers board-certified Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, and Psychological Services for both adults and children. As a designated Qualified Autism Service Provider, our expansive facility is designed to provide customized therapy services in an inviting and nurturing environment. Utilizing our comprehensive care approach, we provide an effective personalized intervention that improves the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

Hope and Healing Counseling Services
3001 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste. 200 Palm Springs, CA 92262
490 S. Farrell Dr., Suite C-107 Palm Springs, CA 92262
info@hopeandhealingcs.com
760- 620-5554
https://www.hopeandhealingcs.com
At Hope & Healing Counseling Services we provide individual, children, couples, and family counseling from our highly qualified trained Therapist. All sessions are done in-office or through telehealth (phone or video sessions).

Lori Harral PsyD
Haven Psychology
28991 Old Town Front Street Suite 102 Temecula, CA 92590
951-790-0882
Works with a wide range of challenges including mood disorders, personality disorders, attention deficit disorder, and spectrum disorders particularly adults with Aspergers Disorder.
Cash Pay
Currently only providing tele-therapy.

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI – Western Riverside Co (951) 369-1913
NAMI San Bernardino Area (909) 381-2888
NAMI Coachella Valley (442) 275-7385
www.namicalifornia.org
Coachella Valley website: http://www.namicoachellavalley.org
Grass roots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. Provides leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California. Offers free course to family members of persons who are afflicted with serious mental illness, support and referral services. Website offers information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Tagalog.

Novell and Novell
29748 Rancho California Road, Temecula
(951) 252-9911
http://novellcounseling.org
Sees adults, teens and children

Open Doors Mental Health Support Group
3125 Myers St, Riverside
(951) 358-6858 – Lisa Guynn
This group provides parents and caregivers who are raising a child/youth with mental health/emotional/behavioral challenges a safe place to vent, share support, information, solutions, and resources. Open to the community. This group meets the 1st Friday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am. Meetings held in Room 223.

Operant Services Agency
(714)884-4306
www.operantservices.com
Operant Services Agency (OSA) is a subsidiary of the Partnership for Education & Professional Development (PEPD). The mission of OSA is to provide behavioral services to children and families to help improve their quality of life. Staff includes a MFT with extenivse experience with autism and certified to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based psychotherapy that works on emotional dysregulation and social difficulties. Accepts most insurances including: IEHP, Molina, United Healthcare, and Tri-Care. Will provide assistance with distance learning.

Specialized Psychology Solutions
Liyona Khoury, Ph.D. & Adam Cash, Psy.D.
139 Tamarisk Road, Suite 104, Palm Springs CA 92262
(760) 325-5630
SPS is a psychological services and treatment clinic offering several specialty programs to children, families, and adults.

Terri Phillips, MFT
32605 Temecula Parkway, Suite 208, Temecula
(909) 730-0410
http://terriphillipsmft.com/
Marriage Family Therapist who offers Neurofeedback, individual, couples or family therapy consultation today. Experienced with treating issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD, autistic spectrum disorders and to enable people to perform at their peak level.

Toltec Therapy
78115 Calle Estado Suite 201 La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 834-9008
hdiaz@toltectherapy.com
https://www.toltectherapy.com
Provides therapy for teens, young adults, adults, couples and families in a safe and confidential environment. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of the clients to help each person live a more satisfying and healthy life. Facilitates anger management, parenting and grief support groups, individual therapy and Couples therapy.

Quality Life Group
6529 Riverside Ave Ste 133, Riverside
(951) 684 2627
www.qualitylifegroup.com
Dr. Kotomori is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry (Specializes in Adults and Children). As such he is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Psychiatric Disorders including but not limited to the following. Childhood Conditions – Reactive Attachment Disorder, Behavioral Problems, ADHD, Autism, Mental Retardation, Learning Disorders. Mood disorders – Depression and Bipolar Disorders Anxiety disorders – Generalized Anxiety, Social Phobia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and others. Psychotic Disorders. Beverly Haines, M.F.T. specializes in individual, couples and Family Therapy. Experienced with Asperger’s Disorder.

Riverside County Department of Mental Health
6355 Riverside Ave, Riverside
1 (800) 706-7500 or (951) 369-5714
https://www.rcdmh.org/
Continuing Community Care assists persons experiencing severe emotional problems. Services include: case management; advocacy; individual, family, group and vocational training; medication; functional living centers; day treatment; occupational/recreational therapy.

Rod Rhodes, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, LCSW
Whittier, Long Beach
(562) 618-0451
www.drdugganandassociates.com/assoc_rod_rhodes.html
Sees children, adolescents, adults and families and is one of the few therapists who can use facilitated communication. Dr. Rhodes specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger’s and Autistic Disorders, and other developmental disabilities. Following diagnosis, Dr. Rhodes utilizes a combination of non-directive play therapy and behavioral strategies with younger children and cognitive-behavioral, social skills, and humanistic strategies with adolescents and adults. He has extensive experience interfacing with, and assisting, people to access various generic resources such as Regional Centers, Social Security, In-Home Supportive Services, and other treatment providers (such as social skills groups, residential, and vocational services). Dr. Rhodes also enjoys supporting parents who have a child with Asperger’s Disorder or Autism. He frequently provides consultation to other therapists regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and possible referral for such disorders, and has presented to various groups (Autism Society of America) and mental health and other treatment agencies.

Mitch Rosen, MFT
4160 Temescal Canyon Rd Suite 309 Corona or
43537 Ridge Park Dr, Ste 202, Temecula
(951) 736-6611
https://www.mrosenmft.com/
Prefers to work with Aspergers only; sees patients in Corona Temecula.

Schaepper Psychiatry
312 Brookside Ave, Redlands
(951) 271-0397
https://schaepperpsychiatry.com/
Provides comprehensive, collaborative and inspiring mental health services for clients and loved ones across the lifespan. Has extensive experience with Autism and developmental disabilities.

San Diego BrainWorks
28936 Old Town Front St., Suite 104, Temecula
www.sdbrainworks.com
Specializing in Comprehensive Psychoeducational/IEE, Learning Disorder, ADHD & Autism Evaluations, Neuropsychological Assessments, EHRMS Assessments, Psychological Testing, & Therapy.

Soaring Families Counseling
https://soaringfamiliescounseling.com/
(909) 904-9398
18 E. State Street #206 Redlands, CA
Services: Family Counseling, Parent Support, Couples Counseling, Child/Adolescent Counseling

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