Business Details
14 Years
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Oxnard
Psychological Services for Families has been dedicated to promoting family wellbeing through comprehensive therapeutic solutions since 2012. Our team of licensed psychologists, marriage and family counselors, and certified specialists deliver evidence-based treatments tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in crisis intervention, addiction recovery, autism evaluation, and mental health treatment, utilizing modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Existential/Experiential Therapy. Our programs are State and Local Court Certified, emphasizing affordability through insurance billing and sliding scale fees.We serve diverse populations in English and Spanish, prioritizing cultural competence and accessibility. Our mission centers on empowering clients through education, respecting individual differences, and fostering environments where clients can develop sustainable coping strategies. With expertise in domestic violence intervention, child abuse treatment, and pain management, we maintain a multidisciplinary approach to address complex psychological needs. Our commitment to community-based care is reflected in our partnerships with local organizations and adherence to the California Integrated Core Practice Model.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Addiction Treatment
Psychological Testing
Crisis Intervention
Autism Evaluation
Group Therapy
Pain Management
Parenting Classes
Domestic Violence Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy from licensed psychologists and certified counselors
- Our programs are State and Local Court Certified for quality assurance
- We provide affordable care through insurance billing and sliding scale fees
- Bilingual services available in English and Spanish for better accessibility
- Specialized expertise in dual diagnosis and trauma-informed treatment
Associations and certifications
- State and Local Court Certified
Services
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Our State and Local Court Certified Intensive Outpatient Programs address drug/alcohol addiction, dual diagnosis, and pain management through structured group therapy and individual sessions. Evidence-based modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy help clients develop coping skills while maintaining daily responsibilities. Programs include relapse prevention strategies and coordination with physicians for medication management.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive psychological evaluations identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions through standardized testing. Our licensed psychologists assess adults and children for ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma effects, and mental health disorders, providing diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations tailored to individual needs.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support for individuals experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, or acute mental health crises. Certified counselors employ trauma-informed approaches to stabilize situations, connect clients with resources, and develop safety plans while maintaining court compliance and documentation standards.
Autism Evaluation
Specialized diagnostic evaluations for children and adults using evidence-based tools to identify autism spectrum disorders. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive reports, family counseling, and treatment planning to support individuals across the lifespan with personalized intervention strategies.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions address family dynamics through modalities like Structural Family Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. We help families navigate co-parenting challenges, substance abuse impacts, and trauma recovery while improving communication patterns and strengthening relational bonds.
People
Dr. JoEllen Stevens
Director/CEO
Licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in family systems therapy. Specializes in trauma recovery and organizational leadership. Holds Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and serves as primary supervisor for clinical staff.
Sean Stevens
Director/COO
Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in substance abuse treatment and program development. Manages daily operations while maintaining active clinical practice with dual diagnosis clients. Holds MFT license since 2005.
Dr. Victoria Fye
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychological Associate with specialization in child abuse intervention. Provides forensic evaluations and testimony preparation while delivering trauma-focused therapy to at-risk youth populations.
Judith Dunklin
Therapist
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist facilitating anger management groups and parenting classes. Focuses on behavioral therapy techniques for clients with co-occurring disorders and domestic violence histories.
Geovani Cruz
Therapist
Bilingual (English/Spanish) AMFT providing group therapy for substance abuse recovery. Specializes in multicultural counseling and community outreach programs for underserved populations in Ventura County.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide play therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychological testing for children aged 3-17 addressing ADHD, trauma, and developmental disorders through evidence-based modalities.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes, we work with most major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare. Sliding scale fees available for uninsured clients.
Are your addiction treatment programs court-approved?
Our Intensive Outpatient Programs hold State and Local Court Certification #560039BP for substance abuse treatment, including DUI/DWI and prescription drug misuse cases.
Can you provide domestic violence counseling documentation?
Yes, our certified counselors offer court-compliant documentation for mandated domestic violence treatment programs and custody evaluations.
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
We provide hybrid in-person and virtual therapy sessions for mental health treatment, psychological evaluations, and parenting classes with secure HIPAA-compliant platforms.
What crisis services are available after hours?
Emergency counseling for domestic violence or mental health crises is available through our on-call staff 24/7 with immediate in-person response capability.
