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!

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.

I've had the benefit of having Vicki Minerva as my Therapist for several years. She is a remarkable…read moretherapist that has an innate ability to be objective, to listen and provide guidance that is wise (needs to be heard) in a manner that is forthright and caring. She is understanding and compassionate. She heard my concerns and taught me practical life skills to heal and to grow as an individual.

One sided approach , very dissatisfied. Did not hold partner accountable for anythingread more

{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.

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!!

I absolutely love Nina! My kids went to the ranch and…read moreinteracted with her horses as part of there sessions. They loved her and she has such a lovely, calm personality. I also went to the office and had a great experience there too. Wherever you meet her the atmosphere is relaxing. I highly And always recommend Nina!

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.