Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in San Ramon
Treehouse Family Counseling Services has been serving the San Ramon community for over 25 years, providing specialized counseling services for families, adults, and youth. Our team of licensed therapists utilizes evidence-based practices, including play therapy and expressive arts therapy, to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. We prioritize creating a safe, confidential environment where clients can explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and strengthen relationships. Our clinicians are trained in attachment theory, family systems, and trauma-informed care, with decades of combined experience in mental health.We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, emphasizing holistic well-being and cultural sensitivity. Through free 15-minute introductory consultations, we help clients determine if our services align with their therapeutic goals. Our practice integrates traditional psychotherapy with creative modalities to support emotional growth across all developmental stages.
Services
Family Counseling
Play Therapy
Anger Management
Anxiety Treatment
Youth Services
Expressive Arts Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Parenting Support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience serving the San Ramon community with specialized counseling.
- Our clinicians are trained in play therapy, expressive arts, and trauma-informed care.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs.
- Free 15-minute introductory consultations help determine if our services match your goals.
- Our team includes nationally recognized speakers and educators in mental health fields.
Services
Play Therapy
Play therapy uses structured play activities to help children express emotions, develop social skills, and process traumatic experiences. Our clinicians employ sand tray therapy, puppetry, and creative play techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges. This evidence-based approach allows children to communicate nonverbally while therapists gain insights into their inner world.
Family Counseling
Family counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts within family systems. We address relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and intergenerational issues through structured therapeutic sessions. Our approach emphasizes strengthening family bonds and creating supportive home environments for lasting positive change.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help clients manage symptoms. We address generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders through personalized treatment plans. Therapists teach coping strategies to reduce anxiety's impact on daily functioning and quality of life.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive arts therapy integrates creative modalities like drawing, music, and storytelling to facilitate emotional expression. This approach helps clients explore feelings that are difficult to verbalize. We use art-based interventions to promote self-discovery and healing across all age groups.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling addresses the effects of traumatic experiences using evidence-based interventions. We specialize in treating childhood trauma, abuse, and complex PTSD. Our therapists create safe therapeutic environments for processing traumatic memories and developing resilience-building strategies.
People
Mary Ruth Cross
CEO and Owner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years experience. Nationally recognized play therapy speaker and supervisor. Former university faculty member and counselor educator.
Michelle Culver
Clinical Staff
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years in trauma treatment. Specializes in developmental psychology and attachment issues across all age groups.
Jotika Jagasia
Associate Therapist
Holistic therapist with decade of experience in stress management and women's mental health. Focuses on culturally sensitive approaches to anxiety and parenting concerns.
Morgan Donatello
Associate Therapist
Specializes in play therapy for children and evidence-based approaches for emotional challenges. Emphasizes collaborative care with parents and families.
Faith Ho
Associate Therapist
Bilingual therapist trained in expressive arts therapy. Focuses on creativity as healing for children and adults. Combines cultural sensitivity with family systems approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in play therapy, expressive arts therapy, and evidence-based approaches for families, adults, and children.
Do you work with children and teens?
Yes, we provide age-appropriate therapy using play, art, and expressive techniques for children and adolescents.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our clinicians are licensed or associate therapists with specialized training in mental health fields.
Can I schedule a free consultation?
Yes, we offer free 15-minute introductory calls to discuss your therapeutic needs and goals.
What issues do you commonly treat?
We address anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, relationship challenges, and behavioral concerns.
Videos
