Business Details
12 Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Upland, CA
Winter Solstice Psychotherapy Group was founded to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, families, and communities. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing complex emotional challenges through proven therapeutic modalities. We specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques, insight therapy, and structural family approaches to foster lasting personal growth. Our practice emphasizes client empowerment through self-awareness, boundary setting, and skill development.With two accessible locations in Upland and Irvine, California, we serve diverse populations across the Inland Empire and Orange County regions. Our therapists hold advanced degrees from institutions like Pacifica Institute and Cal State Fullerton, maintaining active licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. We focus on transforming lives by helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and trauma with professional expertise and genuine care.
Services
Anger Management
Relationship Counseling
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Substance Abuse Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have 7-30 years of clinical experience across multiple specialties
- We integrate evidence-based modalities like CBT and Structural Family Therapy
- Specialized training in trauma recovery and addiction counseling
- Licensed professionals maintaining active California Board certifications
- Client-centered approach emphasizing personal growth and self-awareness
What people say
Fearless and honest approach
Practical tools for growth
Transformative relationship counseling
Empowering therapeutic environment
Deep understanding of mental health
Services
Anger Management
Our anger management program helps clients understand triggers and develop healthier coping strategies through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We address both situational and chronic anger issues in individual and group settings. Clients learn practical skills to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
Relationship Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling addresses communication patterns, conflict resolution, and intimacy building for couples and families. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to improve relational dynamics and strengthen connections. Sessions focus on creating mutual understanding and constructive interaction patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT services help clients identify and modify negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. We break down overwhelming problems into manageable components to develop practical solutions. This structured approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma-informed care addresses acute and chronic trauma effects using specialized therapeutic techniques. Therapists help clients process traumatic experiences safely while developing coping mechanisms. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and rebuilding trust in relationships.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address systemic patterns affecting household dynamics and communication. We work with families to resolve conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen relational bonds. Our approach considers cultural context and generational influences on family interactions.
People
Dr. Renee Winters
Founder & Psychologist
Dr. Winters specializes in reality therapy and insight therapy with 7 years of postdoctoral experience. She holds a PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Institute and licenses in California. Her expertise includes anger management, marital counseling, and personal growth.
Cathy Hayes
Therapist
Cathy Hayes brings 20 years of experience in family therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches. Licensed in California since 1997, she specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, and premarital counseling using evidence-based techniques.
Robin Lynn Rockafellow
Therapist
Robin Rockafellow offers cognitive-behavioral therapy for individuals and families with 20+ years of clinical experience. Holding California licensure since 2014, she focuses on boundary setting and communication improvement.
Sadie Rojas
Therapist
Sadie Rojas specializes in school-based mental health and adolescent counseling. A recent graduate of California Baptist University, she employs cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients develop emotional regulation skills.
Michelle Dazalla
Therapist
Michelle Dazalla provides culturally sensitive therapy with a focus on community mental health. She emphasizes mindfulness and goal-setting in her practice, holding current licensure in California since 2021.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Insight Therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance providers.
What ages do you treat?
Our therapists work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors across the lifespan.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule initial consultations at either our Upland or Irvine locations.
What specialties do your therapists have?
Our team specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and addiction counseling.
Are evening or weekend sessions available?
We offer flexible scheduling including some evening appointments to accommodate client needs.
