Our Vision
We envision a world in which all people have access to information and treatment that can help them improve their mental and emotional health and achieve harmony, thus promoting healthier families and communities. At Solace Center, we believe that a successful therapeutic relationship is built on connection. Our team will match you with a therapist based on expertise, treatment approach, and even personality.
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1470 W. Herndon Ave. • Ste.200 • Fresno, CA 93711
Therapists
Tara Peterson
Tara is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Endorsed Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist who has been working with children and families in Fresno County for the past 10 years. Tara utilizes an attachment-based approach with young children and their families to promote parental understanding to support children’s mental health needs and rebuild connections and attachment to facilitate repair and healing within the parent-child relationship. Tara offers individual therapy and supportive services to adolescents and adults to promote change and healing within in a safe therapeutic environment. Tara utilizes a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to allow others to have a safe, supportive environment in therapy.
Shabnam Brar
Shabnam ‘Shab’ Brar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with individuals and families in Fresno County for the past 6 years. Shab has experience working with diverse populations including infants, children, adults, and families. She is experienced in working with symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, work stress, and life adjustments. Shab utilizes a person-centered and culturally-sensitive approach to create a safe environment where client’s feel empowered through the healing process. Shab is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Motivational Interviewing and Infant Mental Health.
Alejandra Saldivar Miranda
Alejandra is a Licensed and Marriage Family therapist who has worked with individuals in Fresno County for the last 7 years. Alejandra attended California State University, Fresno and graduated with a master’s degree in Marriage Child and Family Counseling. Alejandra has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing and Child and Parent Psychotherapy. Alejandra is a bilingual therapist who offers individual therapy services to adults within a safe environment to support with the healing process within the therapeutic environment.
Michael Brown
Michael Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with a diverse range of individuals in Fresno, CA for the last 4 years. Michael attended California State University, Fresno and graduated with a Master of Science in Marriage, Child, and Family Counseling. Prior to joining Solace Center, he served the community through working at a local intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program. He is experienced in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, life transitions, relational issues, work stress, to more complex issues such as personality disorders. Michael uses person-centered, trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and attachment-focused approaches to assist individuals seeking therapy in processing difficult emotions and gaining insight into themselves.