West Coast Childrens Center (El Cerrito, CA)
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Sept 2006
We are looking for a therapist for our 14 year old son, we
are open to family therapy as well. Does anyone have
experience with West Coast Children's Center in El
Cerrito? We've heard good things about Dr. Lenny Levis who
is affiliated with them.
Thanks
Those anxious people
Our son, who is now 15, went to social skills classes at WCCC for a year when he
was 10. I don't know if the same couselors are there but ours was an
overwhelmingly positive experience. We had interviewed/explored a few other
centers regarding their groups but WCCC was the only one where the counselors
immediately engaged my child and helped him feel comfortable and listened to.
They really seemed child centered as opposed to trying to fit the child into their
particular viewpoint of therapy. They used effective play therapies that were age
appropriate and were never patronizing. There was a relaxed atmosphere but,
at the same time, it was obvious that any child's needs were heard.
Dec 2002
Re: 4th grader's poor social skills
We used West Coast Children's Center, out in El Cerrito. Their
number is 510-527-7249, and you could leave a message of what
you're looking for. The person running the group we used was
Jim Beatty, out of his Berkeley studio, though I don't know if
he's doing them this year or not. He also runs a regular summer
camp in Berkeley - I think it's called ''ha ha this-a-way'' or
something similar. He was working with Barbara Nova in the
social skills groups, but I believe she is only working in Marin
county now and he has a new partner.
spirited boy's mom
Re: Therapist who works with teenagers(June 1999)
West Coast Childrens Center runs some groups for teens. Their number is
527-7249.
They have a racially diverse population and have some groups called
Senior Coed Groups for 15-18 year olds, meaning high school. They also
have some social skills building groups for younger kids. Best to call
and get a bit more information.
Sherry (6/99)
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