Tobias Desjardins, LCSW – Director
Hi, I’m Tobias Desjardins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am the Clinical and Executive Director and founder of Redwood Counseling (2018). With 20 years of experience building and delivering mental health programs for children and adults in the Inland Empire, I am committed to improving access to high quality, evidence-based mental health services.
Approach: My clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a commitment to mindfulness to provide a compassionate and holistic framework for growth. I use CBT to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, while DBT techniques support the development of emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness serves as a cornerstone of my practice, encouraging clients to cultivate present-moment awareness and self-compassion. Together, these evidence-based approaches are tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and foster meaningful change.
Areas of Interest & Specialization
- Anxiety & stress
- Crisis intervention
- Depression
- Family, marriage, and couples counseling
- Grief & loss
- High conflict divorce & child custody
- LGBTQ+ support
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- PTSD & trauma
- Substance use
What to Expect in Our First Appointment: In our first appointment, you can expect a relaxed and judgment-free environment where you can share your struggles and triumphs alike. Together, we will identify your strengths and areas of need to formulate a plan towards personal development and healing.
