Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Upland, CA
Winter Solstice Psychotherapy Group is a dedicated team of licensed mental health professionals committed to helping individuals, couples, families, and teens navigate life's challenges. Founded by Dr. Renee Winters, our practice combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with innovative approaches to address a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in areas such as anger management, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. We specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that empower clients to tap into their inherent strengths and achieve lasting personal growth. With two locations in Upland and Lake Arrowhead, California, we provide a safe, compassionate environment where clients can develop self-awareness and build healthier relationships.Our team's expertise spans cognitive-behavioral therapy, reality therapy, and family systems approaches, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each client's unique needs. We emphasize practical tools for emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and coping strategies that improve daily functioning. Our mission is to help clients transform challenges into opportunities for renewal and self-discovery, aligning with the symbolic meaning of the winter solstice as a time for rebirth and positive change. Through both in-person and virtual sessions, we strive to make quality mental health care accessible to diverse communities across Southern California.
Services
Anger Management
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Substance Abuse Counseling
Parenting Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Life Transitions Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ combined years of experience in mental health treatment
- Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and reality therapy
- We provide personalized treatment plans for each client's unique needs
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, addiction, and family systems
- We emphasize practical tools for immediate emotional regulation
What people say
Fearless, honest approach
Eye-opening experience
Proactive rather than reactive
Practical tools provided
Transformative relationship work
Services
Anger Management
Our anger management program helps clients understand and control destructive anger patterns through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We teach practical skills to reduce emotional intensity and improve communication. Clients learn to recognize triggers and implement healthier coping strategies for long-term behavioral change.
Relationship Counseling
We specialize in resolving relationship conflicts through evidence-based approaches like Prepare/Enrich curriculum. Our therapists help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and develop intimacy. We address issues including infidelity, parenting disagreements, and emotional disconnection.
Trauma Recovery
Our trauma specialists use proven methods to help clients process traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms. We address complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and acute stress disorders. Treatment focuses on creating safety, processing memories, and rebuilding healthy relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
We employ CBT techniques to help clients identify and change negative thought patterns. This structured approach addresses anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Sessions focus on practical problem-solving and skill-building for immediate symptom relief.
Family Therapy
Our family systems approach addresses intergenerational patterns and improves communication. We help families navigate transitions, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Treatment includes structural family therapy and multi-generational counseling.
People
Dr. Renee Winters
Founder & Psychologist
Dr. Winters is a licensed psychologist with 7 years of experience specializing in reality therapy and insight therapy. She holds a PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Institute and has expertise in treating sexual addiction and relationship issues.
Cathy Hayes
Therapist
Cathy has 20 years of experience using structural family therapy and CBT. She specializes in anxiety disorders and adolescent counseling, holding an MA from Azusa Pacific University and California license LMFT 38275.
Robin Rockafellow
Therapist
Robin employs cognitive-behavioral approaches with expertise in community mental health. She holds multiple counseling degrees and California license LMFT39646, focusing on relationship and self-esteem issues.
Sadie Rojas
Therapist
Sadie specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for emotional regulation, holding California license LMFT #124083. She has recent experience working in school districts with adolescents and families.
Dan McCroskey
Life Coach
A retired licensed MFT with 30+ years of experience, Dan focuses on coping skills and self-discovery. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Phoenix and specializes in adult mental health.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, reality therapy, structural family therapy, and insight therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy options.
What are your specialties?
We specialize in anger management, relationship counseling, trauma recovery, anxiety treatment, and family therapy.
What makes your practice unique?
Our team combines evidence-based approaches with personalized care focused on practical, lasting change.
