Services
Therapy Services
Evidence-based mental health care for individuals, couples, and families
Smart Counseling and Mental Health Center provides outpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Treatment is individualized based on clinical needs, treatment goals, and therapist availability.
Our therapists use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapies, and relationship-focused interventions when clinically appropriate. Services are available in person in Murrieta and through secure telehealth throughout California.
Mental Health Specialties
Mood and Emotional Concerns
- ADHD — Support for attention, organization, impulsivity, and related functional concerns.
- Anxiety — Treatment for excessive worry, fear, panic, and avoidance.
- Bipolar Disorder — Support for mood stability, routines, and symptom management.
- Depression — Treatment for low mood, reduced motivation, and related symptoms.
- Mood Disorders — Assessment and treatment of persistent mood-related concerns.
Trauma and Stress-Related Concerns
- Trauma and PTSD — Assessment and trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic symptoms.
- Domestic Violence — Support, safety planning, and recovery after relationship violence.
- Chronic Illness — Adjustment and coping support for ongoing medical conditions.
Personality and Behavioral Concerns
- Anger Management — Skills for emotional regulation, communication, and behavior change.
- Borderline Personality Disorder — Skills-based treatment for emotional and relationship instability.
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder — Behavioral and family-focused support for children and adolescents.
- Personality Disorders — Individualized treatment for longstanding patterns affecting daily life.
Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors
- Addiction — Recovery support, coping skills, and relapse-prevention planning.
- Codependency — Work on boundaries, relationship patterns, and personal needs.
- Gambling — Assessment and treatment for problematic gambling behavior.
- Self-Harm — Safety planning and treatment of underlying emotional concerns.
Life Transitions and Family Concerns
- Divorce and Separation — Adjustment, communication, and co-parenting support.
- Grief — Support following death, loss, and major life changes.
- Parenting — Guidance for parenting stress and family interaction concerns.
- School Concerns — Support for academic, behavioral, and social difficulties.
Specialized Populations and Concerns
- LGBTQ+ — Affirming care related to identity, relationships, and mental health.
- Prenatal, Pregnancy, and Postpartum — Mental health support during pregnancy and after childbirth.
- Psychosis — Assessment, supportive treatment, and coordination with other providers.
- Racial Identity — Culturally responsive support for identity and discrimination-related stress.
- Spirituality — Integration of spiritual or faith concerns when requested by the client.
Therapeutic Approaches
Trauma-Focused Approaches
- EMDR Therapy — Structured treatment for trauma-related symptoms when clinically appropriate.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy — Cognitive treatment addressing trauma-related beliefs.
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy — Exposure-based treatment for PTSD symptoms.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy — Individualized treatment addressing trauma and its current effects.
Couples and Family Approaches
- Gottman Method — Structured couples assessment and relationship interventions.
- Premarital and Marital Counseling — Relationship assessment, communication, and skill development.
- Family Systems Therapy — Treatment focused on family roles and interaction patterns.
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy — Structured coaching to improve parent-child interactions.
Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Identifies and modifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy — Skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotions, and relationships.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — Values-based treatment supporting psychological flexibility.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy — Cognitive and behavioral work addressing rigid beliefs.
Additional Approaches
- Internal Family Systems — Parts-oriented therapy focused on internal experiences.
- Motivational Interviewing — Collaborative support for readiness and behavior change.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy — Attention and awareness practices for managing symptoms.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy — Short-term, goal-directed treatment emphasizing practical steps.
- Narrative Therapy — Examines personal stories and their influence on identity and choices.
- Psychodynamic Therapy — Explores recurring patterns, relationships, and emotional experiences.
- Attachment-Based Therapy — Addresses relationship patterns associated with attachment experiences.
- Multicultural Therapy — Treatment that incorporates culture, identity, and lived experience.
Practice Information
Clinical focus
Therapists have training and experience in a range of mental health conditions and treatment approaches. Clients are matched based on clinical needs, therapist scope of practice, and availability.
Veteran-owned practice
SCMC is a veteran-owned mental health practice and serves veterans, military families, first responders, and members of the general community.
Inclusive care
Services are provided with respect for each client’s identity, background, culture, values, and lived experience.
Available formats
In-person sessions are available in Murrieta. Secure telehealth is available throughout California. Evening and weekend appointments may be available.
Treatment Approach
Treatment is individualized and may include evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative approaches. The specific method used depends on the presenting concerns, clinical assessment, therapist training, and client preferences. Treatment outcomes vary by individual.
Assessment and Treatment Planning
Treatment begins with an assessment of current symptoms, relevant history, functional concerns, strengths, and treatment goals. The therapist and client develop a treatment plan and review progress over time. Recommendations may change based on clinical response and client needs.
Request an Appointment
Contact our office to ask about therapist availability, services, fees, and scheduling.
Service area
In person: Murrieta, serving Temecula Valley, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, and Riverside County
Telehealth: Available throughout California
Phone: (951) 816-1778
Services are subject to clinical appropriateness and therapist availability.