Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health services for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. We aim to empower our clients to overcome personal and social challenges—such as depression, anxiety, spectrum related disorders, racism and mood disorders—through tailored, supportive care. Serving communities across Northern and Southern California, we are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health support, offering flexible service options via phone, telehealth, and in-person sessions. We strive to create a safe, inclusive space for all ages, races, and occupations, where individuals can build resilience, find relief, and achieve personal growth.
Who We Are
Welcome to the Puppy Water Entertainment Foundation’s (PWEF) Cognitive & Behavioral Health Services (CBHS)! Cognitive Behavioral Services is a hybrid mental health clinic ran and operated by PWEF in partnership with Conscious Puzzles Mental Health Services. This partnership is designed to leverage the strengths of both entities to achieve shared goals, combining the nonprofit’s community-focused mission with the for-profit’s Conscious Puzzles’ resources and expertise. Bridging the objectives of both organizations will help to foster innovation, enhance impact, and drive meaningful change in communities throughout California.
Who We Serve
We provide mental health services for individuals ages 5 to 65 across all genders, races, and occupations, serving low-income to middle-class individuals and families of various sizes. We support clients dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, racism, autism, severe mental illness, personality disorders and mood disorders.
Our services are accessible via phone, tele-health, and in-person in Northern and Southern California, which includes the following counties: Alameda, Madera, Chowchilla, Los Angeles, San Joaquin Valley, Shasta, San Bernardino, Kern, Solano, Sacramento, Orange, San Diego, Santa Clara, and San Francisco counties. Understanding the prevalent mental health challenges in specific counties is essential for tailoring effective interventions.
Our Approach
We embrace a holistic, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach to mental health care. Our treatment team is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and effective support for individuals and families across diverse backgrounds and life situations. Our approach prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental environment that honors each client’s unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. We address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, autism, severe mental illness, and mood disorders through personalized care plans that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Core Values of Our Approach:
1. Accessibility: We offer flexible scheduling and various modes of service delivery—including telehealth, phone consultations, and in-person sessions—to ensure clients can access care that fits their lives.
2. Cultural Competency: We celebrate and respect cultural diversity, striving to provide culturally responsive services that recognize each client’s unique context.
3. Evidence-Based Care: Our therapies are grounded in well-researched and proven practices tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.
4. Empowerment and Support: We empower clients to build resilience and develop coping strategies, fostering their ability to face life’s challenges with confidence and strength.
Our Therapeutic Modalities
We utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to best serve our clients’ diverse needs, ages, and circumstances. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based practices and adapt these modalities to create personalized treatment plans for each client.
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an effective approach for managing depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. By identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, clients learn practical strategies to change behaviors and improve emotional regulation.
2. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a strengths-based, future-oriented therapeutic approach that helps clients identify and build upon their existing skills and resources to overcome challenges. We integrate Solution-Focused Therapy to support clients in setting realistic goals, identifying solutions, and making meaningful changes in a brief, structured format.
3. Trauma-Informed Therapy (TIT)is at the heart of our practice, providing safe and supportive spaces for clients to process traumatic experiences without re-traumatization.
4. Family and Couples Therapy
For clients facing family dynamics and relationship challenges, we provide family and couples therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen bonds. Our family-focused approach is tailored to meet the needs of families navigating complex issues, including those related to autism and neurodiversity.
5. Play Therapy
For younger clients, especially children aged 5-12, we offer play therapy as an engaging and age-appropriate approach to explore emotions, behaviors, and experiences. This modality provides children with a safe way to express themselves and develop emotional resilience.
6. Mindfulness and Stress-Reduction Techniques
To address stress, anxiety, and mood regulation, we integrate mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques. These approaches empower clients to cultivate inner peace, awareness, and control over their thoughts and emotions.
7. Telehealth Services
For clients who cannot access in-person sessions, we offer secure and convenient telehealth services. Our telehealth option ensures continuity of care and provides flexible access to therapy, especially for clients in rural areas or those with mobility limitations.
Additional Supports
Beyond traditional therapy, we provide resources and referrals for services such as substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and peer support networks. By collaborating with community organizations, we connect clients with holistic care that supports mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Through these approaches and modalities, we are committed to offering high-quality mental health care that meets the unique needs of each client, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve lasting wellness.
