Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Murrieta, CA
At Aurora Family Counseling Center, we believe every individual possesses an inherent desire to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. Our team of licensed therapists provides comprehensive mental health services for individuals, couples, families, and groups, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and family systems dynamics. With over three decades of combined experience, our clinicians employ evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused interventions, and psychodynamic techniques.We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs, serving as an approved provider for Riverside County. Our mission emphasizes compassionate care, personalized growth strategies, and fostering resilience through therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy and professional expertise.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Systems Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Group Therapy
PTSD Treatment
Military Family Support
Parenting Guidance
Domestic Violence Recovery
Art Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined clinical experience in trauma and family systems therapy
- Our telehealth services provide flexible access to mental health support
- Specialized programs for military families and PTSD recovery
- Approved provider for Riverside County with diverse group therapy options
- Therapists utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT and solution-focused therapy
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Effective trauma treatment
Flexible telehealth options
Experienced clinicians
Supportive environment
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to help adults and teens develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth through weekly sessions in-office or via telehealth platforms.
Family Systems Therapy
Specialized interventions improving family communication and resolving relationship patterns. We help families understand generational dynamics, address parenting challenges, and heal from trauma through structured sessions focusing on collective growth and healthier interaction patterns.
Telehealth Services
Secure virtual counseling accessible from any location using video, phone, or messaging platforms. Our telehealth options maintain clinical quality while offering flexibility for clients managing schedules, mobility issues, or seeking discreet mental health support from home environments.
PTSD Treatment
Specialized programs for post-traumatic stress disorder using cognitive processing therapy and EMDR techniques. We help military veterans, domestic violence survivors, and trauma victims process experiences, reduce symptoms, and regain control through personalized treatment plans combining individual and group therapy sessions.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions addressing specific issues like domestic violence recovery, parenting challenges, and military reintegration. Facilitated by licensed clinicians, these evidence-based programs provide peer support, skill-building exercises, and therapeutic interventions approved by Riverside County mental health authorities.
People
Helen Faunce
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 35+ years experience. Former public school teacher and Laura's House clinical director. Specializes in domestic violence recovery and teen counseling through private practice and court-mandated programs.
Carrine Pilkington
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with BCBA certification. Specializes in autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and domestic violence recovery using CBT and behavior analysis techniques since 2009.
Danielle Lopez-Bopp
Art Therapist
Registered Art Therapist with expertise in adolescent mental health. Uses psychodynamic and CBT approaches for mood disorders and trauma, integrating creative expression into traditional counseling since 2000.
Questions
What therapy options are available for military families?
We offer specialized programs addressing PTSD, reintegration challenges, and relationship counseling for military personnel and their families using evidence-based trauma recovery techniques.
Do you accept insurance for counseling services?
Yes, we accept major insurance carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross, Tricare, and IEHP. Please complete our insurance form before your first appointment.
What telehealth platforms do you use?
Our virtual therapy sessions utilize secure video conferencing, phone calls, and encrypted messaging systems that comply with HIPAA privacy regulations for mental health services.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Standard office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Some evening appointments may be available through telehealth services outside regular business hours.
What group therapy programs do you offer?
We provide court-approved domestic violence groups, parenting workshops, and specialized sessions for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery approved by Riverside County mental health authorities.
