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ABOUT

A healthy mind is an expression of gratitude to the cosmos

ABOUT

A healthy mind is an expression of gratitude to the cosmos

Our mission at Redwood Counseling is to empower individuals and families in their journey towards recovery, resilience, and wellness. Our team of experienced counselors provide comprehensive and personalized support to help clients overcome anxiety, panic, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, parenting challenges, and child custody issues.

We believe in creating a safe and compassionate environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and enhance their overall well-being. At Redwood Counseling, we are committed to providing effective and evidence-based therapy to help our clients lead fulfilling and healthy lives.

Our Approach

Redwood is committed to offering a one stop “no wrong door” service delivery model, for adolescents and adults, in English and Spanish, in-person and remotely. Key components of our approach include:

  • Guiding Principles – integrity, accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and collaboration.
  • Whole Person Focus – that encourages emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational growth
  • Cultural Competence – care is delivered in a manner that respects the cultural and religious values of our clients, staff and the community.
  • Accreditation – we are a Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Facility
  • Certification – we are a State of California DHCS Substance Use Disorder certified behavioral health facility.
  • Measurement-Based Care – through a partnership with GreenSpace, Redwood is using validated assessment, process, and outcome measures from pre-admission through one year after discharge.The data is used to establish medical necessity ,inform clinical decision making, track reliable change, and provide Redwood and it’s insurance partners with data needed to cost effectively provide best practice care.
  • Evidence-base – assessments, care plans, and treatment are aligned with best practice and an established evidence base.
  • Population Health Screening and Referrals – clients receive screening and referrals in a manner consistent with addressing the primary determinants of health: including employment, housing, poverty, substance use, incarceration, trauma, nutrition, medical and dental needs, etc.
  • Coordination of Care – service is delivered in a manner that incorporates family/professionals concerned with the client’s care (e.g. PCP, parents, etc) .
  • Complex Case Management & Enhanced Care Management – Redwood is a private-sector resource/partner for stabilizing and treating clients with complex mental health needs.
  • Safety – Redwood is committed to operating in compliance with the 2023 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) for the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services sector.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance – licensing, accreditation, HIPAA compliance and quality assurance audits are conducted by a third party Compliance/QA specialist on an ongoing basis.

Meet The Team

Our team is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. Our compassionate approach includes working with you to help you in your journey of growth.

Our Admin Team

Angela de los Santos Medina

Angela de los Santos Medina

Referrals & Community Partnerships Coordinator

Sandy Garcia

Sandy Garcia

Operations Director

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Lynn Ritchie

Wellness Coordinator

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Hana Slater

Intake Specialist / Compliance Technician

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Monica Medina

Administrative Assistant

Suzie Loaiza

Suzie Loaiza

Insurance Specialist / Administrative Assistant

Meet Our Clinicians

In-Person and Telehealth Counseling 

Meet our team and explore your options for counseling. For in-person appointments, look for a clinician at your preferred Redwood office. For telehealth, your choices are not limited to clinicians at your nearest location. 

Some of our clinicians provide telehealth exclusively; others offer both in-person and online appointments. Our intake team will help you find a match based on your needs, preferences, insurance, and availability. You do not need to choose a clinician before contacting us. 

Tobias Desjardins

LCSW, Clinical Director

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Stephanie McPherrin

LPCC, Frontline Clinical Supervisor