My son attended Rebekah residential program for over a year back in 2013. He became very distant…read morewith me over the course of time and full of anger. He is now 23 and just recently told me the horror of living there. On Thanksgiving we could not be together during that time, my father (his grandfather) drove over there to bring him a plate. My son warmed it up and the staff took it from him and threw it in the garbage. My son said he went to his room and just cried. Other times he was thrown to a quiet room and as he had his meltdown the staff would make fun of him. If I could take back time I would and to warn parents of who you are placing in your childs care, especially with a mental illness and to carry future trauma. shame on you whoever you were at the time. If I only knew earlier that these events happened many of you staff would have had an investigation at hand.

RCS is an awesome place to work and is supportive. The Foster Care team is amazing and I am so…read morelucky to be able to work with them! If you have ever thought about doing foster care, RCS is the right place!

{THIS IS FOR THE MADRONE LOCATION IN MORGAN HILL}…read more I had a truly positive and meaningful experience during my stay at Madrone Crisis Residential Home. The environment itself is beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by lovely scenery that genuinely feels like a place meant for healing and recovery. There are also plenty of activities available, which made my stay even more enjoyable--everything from knitting and crocheting, yoga mats for stretching or yoga, workout machines, art supplies for creative projects, beads for making bracelets, and a wide selection of books focused on recovery and substance abuse. What made my stay especially exceptional, though, was the staff. I want to give a heartfelt shoutout to Monsae, AJ, Ariana, and Ray. Each of them went above and beyond to ensure I felt safe, comfortable, and cared for. They were consistently attentive, accommodating, hardworking, and kind. Ariana, in particular, stood out for her attentiveness and compassion--she truly made a difference in my experience. The most impactful part of my stay, however, was working with Jen, the head therapist. I am diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and during certain episodes, I struggle with intense feelings of isolation and anxiety, often convincing myself that everyone dislikes me. During one particularly difficult hypomanic episode, I experienced a severe panic attack while alone in my room. The staff quickly noticed I wasn't acting like myself and responded immediately. They contacted Jen, knowing I felt safe with her, and she came to support me. Jen knew exactly how to help me deescalate when nothing else was working--not even my usual coping strategies like guided meditation. Her presence, understanding, and skill truly helped me through a moment that felt unbearable. I am incredibly grateful for her. I also want to thank my case manager, Lily, who was attentive, efficient, and proactive. She helped me get approved for benefits in a timely manner and consistently followed through on everything that was needed. Her reliability made a big difference in reducing my stress. Another positive aspect of the program was how manageable everything felt. The chores were simple and easy to keep up with, which made daily life feel structured without being overwhelming. The groups and therapy sessions were on the shorter side, but they were still effective, engaging, and thought-provoking, which I really appreciated. As for feedback, I do believe there are a few areas for improvement. It would be incredibly beneficial for new clients to meet with a therapist within their first week, as adjusting to a new environment can be very anxiety-inducing. From my experience and conversations with peers, this was not always the case. Additionally, while therapists were sometimes available for brief emergency check-ins, I believe structured, weekly therapy sessions should be standard and scheduled automatically rather than only offered upon request. This could potentially prevent crises like the one I experienced. One other observation is that some of the older staff members could be perceived as less approachable or more strict with female clients compared to male clients. I noticed that rules and accountability, particularly around chores and snack policies, were not always enforced equally. Creating a more balanced and fair environment for everyone would make the experience even better. Overall, Madrone is a wonderful place filled with caring, dedicated individuals who truly want to help. The sense of support and compassion I experienced made it feel like a second home. I feel very fortunate to have been placed here and would highly recommend it to anyone in need of a supportive and healing environment. Thank you, Madrone, for everything.

Excellent resource for mental healthcare. Everyone works together to offer the support needed. I…read morehighly recommend community solutions to anyone struggling with anxiety or depression.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Josh, because he is patient and empathetic and everything that you…read morecould want in someone to talk to about your problems. He also has a no-nonsense approach and is able to get to the core of matters. He helps guide people to finding their own solutions to challenges, carefully offering just the right amount of support that, in the future, they can feel more confident about finding their own solutions but providing more help and guidance when needed. I was looking for a therapist who could help me to find the balance in my life, while looking after my children and studying and keeping my relationship alive and battle my mental health challenges. Somehow, Josh gave me the tools and the insight that I needed to help me achieve my goals and to help protect against similar struggles in the future. He helped me to gain an understanding of my habits and showed me the tools to break my bad habits. He taught me that all people are valuable and worthy. As a result I feel more in control and more confident now. This is no small feat considering that when we first started, despite knowing that I needed help, I was pretty closed to change. I am so very grateful for him and can't recommend his services enough.

From the owner: Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you that you don't have to face them…read morealone. Hi, I'm Josh, and I'm dedicated to supporting you on your path to mental well-being and a happier, healthier life. I understand that everyone's struggles are unique. That's why my approach is all about you. Let's work together to address your specific concerns, whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply finding a sense of balance and fulfillment. In our sessions, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. Your thoughts and feelings are important, and I'm here to actively listen and understand you. My mission is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you based on compassion and empathy. I truly care about your well-being and will support you every step of the way. Let's equip you with practical tools and effective coping strategies to overcome challenges. Together, we'll explore insights and skills that can bring positive, lasting changes to your life. Our journey together is about growth and self-discovery. I'll be by your side as we delve into the roots of your struggles and uncover your true potential. Taking the first step towards healing is brave, and I'm here to help. Let's set up your initial consultation so we can begin this transformative journey together.

It takes years and dedication to hone one's clinical skills. I have had the privilege of working…read morewith Mike Zukowski for over 15 years, and during that time, he developed into a very seasoned clinician specializing in treating addictions, trauma and disconnection between couples. His compassion and care, coupled with his wisdom and practical tools, make him a very sought after therapist. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Mike did our premarital counseling and some personal counseling for us when we first moved to…read moreGilroy. He is AMAZING. We can't recommend him enough. He listens and is really engaged during the sessions... We are so grateful he helped us during our difficult time of transition.

Nina is beyond amazing! I was referred by a friend over 3 years ago and myself have referred over 5…read morefriends. In a community where word of mouth is the best referral, I felt the need to share how great Nina is. We started of with group session which was at the ranch. She made my children feel comfortable they just talked as if she was family. I often will make follow up appts to do check ins. If your a looking for a down to earth, non medication way of therapy then here it is.

From the owner: Nina Holmes, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Imago Therapist, specializes in…read morerelationship issues including marital and committed relationships as well as other family relationships including those between parents and children. Nina also is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed and enters into Level 1 training in July 2023. Nina has worked with youth and adults who have histories of abuse and trauma. Nina is Certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Nina provides equine facilitated psychotherapy to clients who benefit from this type of therapy.

Nina Marie. Miss you and I am better man because of you, so lucky to have you as a friend. Miss our…read moretalks.

Nina is a wonderful therapist . Her manner is warm and she exudes compassion. Nina is good at what…read moreshe does and I refer clients to her frequently.

I have gone through some serious difficult emotional issues over the last several years resulting…read morefrom many things, including my wife's multiple-year terminal illness and the death of 4 extremely close people in my life, including family members, all within one year. I finally decided I needed help to understand my feelings and to see if there were a way to pull myself out of the deep grinding morass in which I found myself. I wasn't sure there was. Dr. Pedersen showed me otherwise. I started seeing him at Kaiser where he was the head of his area and followed him into his private practice. I am so glad I did. Dr. Pedersen has an ability to understand one's suffering and to link it to a way out. He can allow one to understand the impact of the emotional shells exploding around one's head; how to protect from further issues, to the extent possible; and how to begin the process of repairing the damage. His extensive knowledge of therapy, as well as his knowledge of other avenues of treatment, permitted me to understand myself much better. I could see the destructive nature of certain actions I was allowing to be inflicted upon me, and I was armed with a defense mechanism. I've never taken so many notes since I was in school. And, he has the ability to convey his knowledge in a way that is understandable and can be applied in one's daily life. He gave me guidance that I applied regularly; things I never would have thought of. His therapy just works, at least it did for me. I am a much changed person. I am happy and joyful most of the time now. He got me out of some dark places. Was it easy? No. Was it worth it? Definitely. If you have issues, you need a therapist who can take you through them and show you the way out. Dr. Pedersen did it for me. From a personality side, he has a great sense of humor, he is never mean or derogatory, and he truly has a desire to help his patients. He is bright, funny, and caring. I only have the highest of respect and gratefulness for Dr. Pedersen. I don't even want to think where I might be without him. I highly recommend him.

Erik Pedersen is truly a great therapist and I cannot recommend him enough. I am extremely grateful…read morefor his wisdom, advice and support. Erik truly cares about his patients. He is dedicated to helping you discover the root cause of your troubles and helping you untangle them. I cannot recommend Erik enough.

Well I haven't met her yet but we kinda spoke via phone message and you'd swear you were talking to…read morea angel. She just makes you wanna feel comfortable. And I haven't met her in person and can't wait tell I do.!

Clarissa is a true, honest person with integrity who will meet u with real authenticity. She's…read morereal!!

Nina is very caring and patient. She worked with my family and we visited her on the ranch which…read morewas a great experience. While she is straight to the point, I appreciated that. She was also very accommodating with appts.

(03/02/25) DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS WOMAN!!! SHE'S TOO…read moreBUSY!!!!! and she's RUDE. A counselor is supposed to create a safe space to talk and have each party open up amongst other things. She was shrewd (Not respectful) and yes, seemed "too busy" (mentioned over and over that she had other people that wanted help) or "too popular" to help our family after we ALREADY on-boarded with her! We decided to go with her and yes do paperwork to get us signed up. Again her bedside manner is RUDE and our whole conversation lasted maybe 5-7 minutes. Respect is a two-way street and I did NOTHING but try and obtain services with this person just have them be judgmental about me within less than 5 minutes. And again mention over and over that she had alot of other people that wanted help. Is this how most therapists talk to patients on an initial call????? People don't get on here to complain just because. We all have very busy lives and would rather be doing something else than calling a professional out for being RUDE and wasting peoples time. She was POINT BLANK discouraging towards me. She mentioned several times she ONLY works with clients that want to save the marriage and that she has a alot of other people that need her help besides us..... on our first telephone call. Yikes!!!! My husband and I wouldn't have done all the paperwork and kept calling YOU for a session if we weren't ready...... She was condescending and wanted to make sure we were ready to do "the work", which I said I was willing to do. We even waited almost a month to even talk to her and made sure to fill out all her required paperwork...... Again worst Therapist I've ever encountered. Not caring, not supportive, talks down to patients and people looking for her help, just not nice or helpful in anyway ..... Do yourself and your spouse a favor and find another therapist. Very Biased. Not a neutral therapist at all. I was simply looking to work on communication and wasn't even given a chance to speak about any real issues or have a real session. I've done therapy before and this has horrible. Hard pass!!!!!!!!! RESPECT IS A TWO WAY STREET. WHICH IS WHY WE DECLINED TO WORK WITH HER AND ALREADY FOUND ANOTHER MORE QUALIFIED THERAPIST. Her credentials mean nothing if she cant hold a respectful and meaningful conversation with people - maybe she needs more up to date training. I'm sure she graduated A LONG time ago. Yes maybe she was a good therapist and once was nice and helpful therapist long ago - but her most recent reviews are in FACT bad and rightfully so! ***Update: (03/04/25) She also came on here a day later and tried to lie/bash me and say that I was using "accusatory language" and that she declined to work with our family when in fact I DECLINED HER SERVICES after how RUDE she was on the phone - what kind of counselor does that on a first call!???? 18 years of experience .....You think she might be a little nicer to people on the phone looking for her help. I do want to save my marriage but not with this woman's help. She did NOT respond to me KINDLY, and in fact I DECLINED TO WORK WITH HER after the way she spoke to me after 5 minutes. Go ahead and giver her a call and see for yourself. Make sure you trust who you have come on board to help you and your spouse. I never have been talked to like this in my life by any doctor or therapist. I will be Filing a complaint with California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Horrible treatment and dialogue. Plus we already found another therapist on-line and HE was very helpful and took the time to meet with both my husband and I. Good luck to anyone else out there looking to work through stuff in your marriage, dont just go with anyone especially this lady! Update: 03/10/2025: This woman came on here again and tried to defend her rude behavior and again make false claims. For someone who is too busy to help others - she has alot of time to come on here and keep making remarks about me... AGAIN DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME CONTACTING THIS THERAPIST. I've already found help elsewhere and it was truly a blessing in disguise.