Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Services in Riverside, CA
Imtasik Family Counseling Services is a dedicated counseling center committed to empowering individuals, couples, and families through compassionate mental health support. With a team of licensed therapists, we specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including childhood trauma, relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, and depression. Our mission is to provide a safe, empathetic environment where clients can navigate life's transitions and develop strategies for lasting healing.Founded on principles of nurturance and personalized care, we offer both private counseling and free services to underserved communities. Our team combines decades of experience with evidence-based approaches, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's unique needs and values. We believe therapy is essential for emotional well-being, much like exercise is for physical health, and strive to equip clients with tools to thrive in all aspects of life.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Grief & Bereavement
Childhood Trauma
Substance Use Treatment
Anger Management
Spiritual Growth
Self-Esteem Building
Life Transitions
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of global counseling expertise from our lead professionals.
- Our team includes EMDR-certified therapists and specialists in childhood trauma.
- We provide free mental health services to underserved communities in Southern California.
- Our client-centered approach tailors therapy to individual needs and values.
- We combine clinical excellence with spiritual and emotional support for holistic healing.
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions address mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Clients work one-on-one with licensed therapists to develop personalized coping strategies. This service empowers individuals to achieve emotional stability and personal growth through evidence-based techniques.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. Therapists guide partners through structured sessions to rebuild trust and strengthen emotional connections. This service helps couples navigate challenges like infidelity, financial stress, and life transitions together.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery programs address childhood trauma and PTSD using EMDR and other evidence-based methods. Therapists help clients process traumatic experiences safely. This service aims to reduce symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety while promoting long-term healing.
Grief Counseling
Grief counseling provides support for those coping with loss through personalized therapeutic approaches. Clients learn to navigate the grieving process while honoring their unique emotional needs. This service helps individuals find meaning and adapt to life after loss.
Substance Use Treatment
Our substance use treatment programs address chemical dependency and behavioral addictions through comprehensive therapy plans. Therapists combine counseling with relapse prevention strategies tailored to each client's journey. This service supports sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.
People
Dr. Ira L. Lake
President & CEO
Dr. Lake has 25+ years of global counseling experience and holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology. He specializes in childhood trauma and couples counseling, combining clinical expertise with spiritual guidance. He founded Imtasik's nonprofit initiatives to expand mental health access.
Tona Farlow
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Tona Farlow specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma treatment with a client-centered approach. She is EMDR-certified and focuses on empowering clients through collaborative goal-setting and tailored therapeutic strategies for lasting change.
Michelle Buckman
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinician
Michelle Buckman brings 37 years of nursing experience, including 27 years in psychiatric settings. Her expertise spans hospital, ER, and community-based mental health care, combining clinical knowledge with compassionate patient support.
Gianna Bates
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Gianna Bates specializes in child and adolescent therapy with expertise in Functional Family Therapy. She focuses on improving family dynamics and addressing mental health diagnoses through systemic interventions and comprehensive case management.
Questions
What counseling services does Imtasik offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling for issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Do you offer free counseling services?
Yes, through our nonprofit initiatives, we provide free mental health counseling to low-income and homeless populations in Southern California.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 951-289-9335 or visit our website to book an appointment with one of our licensed therapists.
What therapeutic approaches do your counselors use?
Our therapists employ evidence-based methods including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered approaches tailored to individual needs.
Are your counselors licensed and certified?
Yes, all our therapists are state-licensed and hold advanced degrees, with specialized certifications in areas like trauma and grief counseling.
Do you offer online counseling options?
We provide online counseling sessions for select programs, including our self-care boot camps for specific client groups.
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