Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Novato, CA
With over three decades of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, Tina G McMillan, MFT emphasizes the critical role of the therapeutic relationship in fostering healing. Our approach integrates mutual respect, empathic understanding, and collaborative goal-setting to address individual needs. Specializing in child therapy, family counseling, and support for neurodiverse populations, we employ evidence-based methods like play therapy, sandplay, and systems theory.Our practice prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to clients' unique challenges, including high-conflict divorce, nonverbal learning disorders, and anxiety. We maintain strict confidentiality and offer free initial consultations to ensure alignment with clients' therapeutic goals.
Services
Child Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Divorce Counseling
NLD Support
Play Therapy
Sandplay Therapy
Co-Parenting Guidance
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in child and family therapy.
- Our practice specializes in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting solutions.
- We utilize evidence-based methods like play therapy and sandplay for child clients.
- Our treatment plans integrate neurodiversity-affirming approaches for NLD/ASD clients.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and collaborate with medical professionals when needed.
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized therapeutic interventions for children aged 3-12 using play, art, and sandplay techniques. Addresses trauma, behavioral issues, and neurodevelopmental challenges while incorporating parental collaboration. Proven effective for anxiety, grief, and post-divorce adjustment through non-verbal expression.
Divorce Counseling
Court-referred co-parenting guidance and child-focused divorce mediation. Implements AFCC protocols to reduce conflict and develop child-centered parenting plans. Specializes in reunification therapy and transition support for high-conflict separations, prioritizing children's emotional stability.
NLD Support
Tailored interventions for nonverbal learning disorder (NLD) and autism spectrum clients. Combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with educational advocacy to improve social skills, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. Collaborates with schools to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
Sandplay Therapy
Jungian-inspired therapeutic modality using miniature figures and sand trays to facilitate non-verbal expression. Effective for trauma processing and emotional regulation in children and adults. Creates safe symbolic environments for resolving internal conflicts and developing coping strategies.
Family Counseling
Holistic approach addressing intergenerational patterns and communication breakdowns. Utilizes systems theory to improve relational dynamics across all family structures. Focuses on conflict resolution, boundary setting, and strengthening emotional connections through collaborative dialogue and behavioral interventions.
People
Tina Gale McMillan
Licensed Therapist
Tina Gale McMillan, MFT, has 30+ years of experience in child therapy, divorce counseling, and neurodiversity support. Specializing in court-involved cases, she integrates play therapy, sandplay, and systems theory to address trauma, behavioral disorders, and family conflict.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in play therapy, sandplay, systems theory, and Jungian psychology. These methods effectively address trauma, behavioral issues, and emotional conflicts through non-verbal expression and collaborative dialogue.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement. This allows greater privacy and flexibility in treatment planning without managed care restrictions.
How do you handle court-referred cases?
We follow AFCC guidelines for court-involved families, providing co-parenting counseling, reunification therapy, and child specialist services. Collaboration with legal professionals ensures compliance with court mandates while prioritizing client needs.
What ages do you work with?
Our practice serves children aged 3-18, adults, couples, and families. Specialized techniques adapt to developmental stages, with particular expertise in pediatric and family systems therapy.
How are treatment goals established?
Goals emerge collaboratively through initial assessments and ongoing dialogue. Clients determine pacing and focus, with therapists providing expert guidance to create realistic, measurable objectives aligned with personal growth aspirations.
