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.
The founder of Redwood Counseling (2018), Tobias is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience building and offering mental health programs for children and adults in the Inland Empire. Tobias works extensively with depression, anxiety, substance use, and high conflict child custody cases.
In addition to serving on a Riverside County crisis psychiatric team (2000-2005), Tobias is the author of A New Way to Win: How to Resolve Your Custody Dispute Without Giving Up, Giving In or Going Broke. Tobias married his college sweetheart (together 36 years). They have 3 kids together, and live in Temecula.
Experience – I worked for over 20 years as an educator with disadvantaged youth teaching literacy in Colorado, Arizona and California. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Education from Concordia University in Montreal Canada and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. I taught English as a Second Language in Guadalajara, Mexico and speak English, French and Spanish. I served in the Canadian Military and also worked at a YMCA summer camp for kids.
I chose to be a therapist because I want to help others overcome challenges and live their best life. I believe everyone has the capacity to learn, grow and succeed and my goal is to help empower individuals to develop the knowledge and skills to grow and become the best version of themselves.
Approach – My goal is to provide a safe space for people to talk about their lives including successes, challenges and obstacles whatever they may be. I am very strengths-based and I believe that everyone has skills and talents that can be used to help things get better. Therapy is a safe place where people can unpack and process their life experiences as well as learn healthy ways of coping to live a healthy and happy life. I enjoy working with children, youth and adults as well as individuals with disabilities including Autism and ADHD.
Areas of Interest
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety/Stress
- Autism
- Depression
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ+
- PTSD/Trauma
- Separation anxiety
What is a first appointment like with me? You can expect respect, positivity, encouragement and hope.
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Experience – I worked for 30 years with Riverside County Department of Mental Health where I assisted families with school/academic problems, issues with IEPs and their implications, assessments for residential care. I also worked with Children’s Protective Services and assisted their personnel with treatment options that would allow families to stay together.
I have also been a youth pastor and pastor of an evangelical Christian church.
Approach – I have always been an advocate for kids and want their voices to be heard. I have learned many life lessons by just listening to what kids/teens have to say.
Areas of Interest
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety/Stress
- Child and Teens
- Depression
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- Marriage/Couples
- Oppositional Defiant disorder/Conduct disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- Separation anxiety
What is a first appointment like with me? A warm welcome and a feeling of hope that I can help resolve the struggles you are looking for help with.
Experience – I have experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor assisting parents whose children had been removed from the home to recover from addiction and alcoholism and reclaim their children. I have worked in a State Hospital with the chronically mentally ill to help them come to understand their mental illnesses, their relapse triggers, and strategies for coping with their symptoms. I have also worked with the Prison population as they work to understand how they came to commit their crimes, accept responsibility for their actions and learn to live as a law-abiding citizen.
Approach – I am a frequent user of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exploring the connections between Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors. I believe that all people have the right to live in a safe environment, have adequate medical care, good nutrition, the support of others, and an opportunity to work, play and find joy. I believe that people under the most extreme circumstances can be redeemed. I believe that people can change and deserve a second or third chance.
Areas of Interest
- Addiction
- Anger
- Anxiety/Stress
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- PTSD/Trauma
What is a first appointment like with me? I will do my best to provide a stress free, welcoming, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. The floor is open for you to bring any topic to discuss. We’re going to do and talk about things that you feel comfortable with.
Hello, my name is Joseph Olvera, LMFT. I have worked in the area of community mental health for more than a decade. My specialties are working with individuals, including children and families, who have experienced trauma. I also work with a variety of other issues, including depression, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, attachment issues, and many more.
Experience – When I was young, I always knew I wanted to work in a profession where I was helping people in a deep and personal way. This led me to a career in the field of community mental health, where I worked with at-risk youth in a variety of settings. I loved the idea that I could help someone discover parts of themselves that were always there, but they never thought to use to solve their own problems. I’m just there listening – I’m present at the moment with my clients.
Approach – I use a combination of Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in exploring how they can build the skills necessary to make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe the client has the potential within themselves to uncover strengths they didn’t know they had. I also use Mindfulness to help people gain awareness and insights into their own experiences. This can help in noticing the subtle judgments we place on ourselves and how this shapes the lens we see the world through.
Areas of Interest
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety/Stress
- Child and Teens
- Depression
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marriage/Couples
- Oppositional Defiant disorder/Conduct disorder
- PTSD/Trauma
- Personality disorders
- Separation anxiety
What is a first appointment like with me? I start by understanding the issues from your perspective and by asking questions that help me understand the way the world looks from your point of view. Most of the time, by the end of the first session, I have a good understanding of the primary issues, so we can work together in resolving them. Hopefully, by the time you walk out, you would feel like there is someone else on your journey with you.
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.
The founder of Redwood Counseling (2018), Tobias is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience building and offering mental health programs for children and adults in the Inland Empire. Tobias works extensively with depression, anxiety, substance use, and high conflict child custody cases.
In addition to serving on a Riverside County crisis psychiatric team (2000-2005), Tobias is the author of A New Way to Win: How to Resolve Your Custody Dispute Without Giving Up, Giving In or Going Broke. Tobias married his college sweetheart (together 36 years). They have 3 kids together, and live in Temecula.
Bio Coming Soon!
Bio Coming Soon!
