Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Mental Health Counseling in Orange County
Since 1977, Mariposa Center has dedicated itself to transforming lives through innovative mental health and substance use counseling services for women, men, and families in Orange County. Our organization was founded on the principle that healing requires personalized, trauma-informed care delivered through customized programs including individual therapy, group sessions, equine therapy, and school-based mental health support. With over 45 years of experience, we have served 120,000+ individuals, prioritizing accessibility through virtual counseling options and free childcare services during appointments.Our team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with lived experience to address trauma, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health challenges. We maintain partnerships with county agencies and grant funders to expand access for low-income clients while continuously innovating our approaches to meet evolving community needs. Our commitment to measurable outcomes is demonstrated through client success stories and evidence-based practices that emphasize long-term recovery and empowerment.
Services
Individual Counseling
Online Counseling
Group Therapy
Substance Use Counseling
Equine Therapy
School-Based Mental Health
Domestic Violence Counseling
Family Counseling
Couples Counseling
Community Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed mental health services
- Free childcare available during counseling sessions
- Licensed professionals with specialized training in trauma and addiction
- Gender-specific substance use treatment programs
- Innovative equine therapy integrated with traditional counseling
What people say
Transformative journey
Compassionate support
Life-changing impact
Safe space
Effective therapy
Services
Substance Use Counseling
Our gender-specific outpatient programs address drug and alcohol addiction through a combination of education, relapse prevention groups, and individual counseling. Clients receive personalized treatment plans that include drug testing services and extended care options. The program emphasizes long-term recovery through trauma-informed approaches that address underlying causes of addiction while building coping skills for sustained sobriety.
Equine Therapy
Clinician-led equine therapy programs help clients reconnect with emotions through interactions with horses, serving as a catalyst for healing from trauma and addiction. This evidence-based approach helps participants process suppressed emotions and develop self-awareness through guided activities with horses that mirror their emotional states, creating breakthroughs in traditional therapy settings.
Online Counseling
Confidential virtual counseling sessions provide accessible mental health support for California residents through secure video platforms. This service removes transportation barriers while maintaining clinical quality across anxiety treatment, depression therapy, domestic violence counseling, and family therapy options available at flexible hours to accommodate work and family schedules.
Group Therapy
Structured group therapy sessions create healing communities for individuals facing similar challenges including trauma recovery, substance use, and domestic violence. Gender-specific and experience-tailored groups in Orange County and San Juan Capistrano locations foster peer support through shared experiences while professional facilitators guide participants toward collective healing and personal growth.
School-Based Mental Health
On-site school counseling programs help students develop self-advocacy skills, build confidence, and improve academic performance through targeted mental health support. Licensed counselors work directly with students to address emotional challenges affecting educational outcomes while providing strategies for managing stress and improving interpersonal relationships in school environments.
Questions
What mental health services does Mariposa offer?
We provide individual counseling, group therapy, equine therapy, substance use treatment, school-based mental health services, and online counseling for trauma, addiction, and domestic violence recovery.
Do you offer counseling for families and couples?
Yes, we offer family counseling to address mental health concerns affecting households and couples counseling to improve communication and relationship dynamics through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are there specialized programs for women?
We provide gender-specific substance use treatment programs and support groups tailored to women's unique experiences with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
How can I access free childcare during sessions?
Our free childcare service is available at counseling appointments, featuring a supervised play area with age-appropriate activities to help parents focus on their therapy sessions.
Can I receive therapy online?
Yes, we offer virtual counseling sessions accessible from any location in California through secure video platforms for all our core mental health services.
How does equine therapy work?
Our equine therapy program uses guided horse interactions to help clients process trauma and develop emotional awareness, with licensed therapists integrating these sessions into broader treatment plans for addiction and mental health recovery.
