Child Guidance Center’s (CGC) mission is to empower children, youth and families to reach their full potential through innovative programs and services. CGC was founded in 1967 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit by a group of concerned parents and mental health professionals. Our programs and services are provided throughout Orange County, CA at our multiple clinic locations, at Family Resource Centers, as well as in-home and on school campuses as needed. 

CGC provides a breadth of evidence-based mental health treatment services including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent-Child CARE, Teacher-Child CARE, EMDR, and FOCUS.  Services include crisis intervention, evaluation, medication management, individual and family therapy, group therapy, parent and teacher education, training of other mental health professionals, and more. 

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Child Guidance Center, Orange County

Nancy Guardado

Rudy Gomez

Rubi Lopez Becerra

Rodolfo Gomez

Paulette Romain - Stave

Lynda Akiyama

Eranio Ray Cordova

The Clinical and Therapy Team at Child Guidance Center, Orange County, is responsible for delivering comprehensive mental health services to children, youth, and families. This includes evidence-based therapies such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and EMDR. The team also provides crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and training for mental health professionals. They operate across various settings, including clinics, homes, schools, and Family Resource Centers, ensuring care is accessible and tailored to the specific needs of the community.

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