For more information on therapy and trauma counseling, please call (209) 423-9333
Specializing in Children and Adolescents
About The Therapist
Veronica Tovar is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with both extensive educational and hands-on experience specializing in child therapy. Her passion and primary focus is children’s mental health. She utilizes various types of therapy to assist children with various conditions including behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression. Veronica also specializes in working with victims of trauma, by utilizing various modalities including: play therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Please take advantage of our FREE 10 minute phone consultation by calling (209) 423-9333 to better understand our theoretical perceptive and to ensure that we will be able to address your individual needs whether it is child therapy or other adolescent issue.
Therapy to Help Regulate Emotions
Our treatments address solutions to bipolar disorders, depression, and negative feelings.
Modifying Reactions to Triggers
Our treatments address solutions to bipolar disorders, depression, and negative feelings.
Play Therapy
Therapeutic intervention helps children who are in child therapy express feelings and promotes trauma resolution.
Sandplay Therapy
Using a sandbox and toy figures, miniature worlds are created to reflect thoughts and struggles.
Mindfulness Through Movement
When: Every Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $15 per person
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/breathing-through-counseling-amp-wellness-services-31094686759
Location: Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services- 1604 Ford Ave. Suite 3,
Modesto
Description:
When the term mindfulness is used it is most often associated with stillness, but it is so
much more. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment and being consciously
aware of sensations in your body and your surroundings. In this yoga class you will
explore mindfulness through exploring yoga postures and sequences, as you connect
breath with movement. During the class, the instructor will invite you to bring specific
attention to breath and body sensations. This will encourage a shift in focus from
thoughts to a felt sense.
No yoga experience needed.
Teacher: Sharon Taporco
Yoga for Stress Reduction
Times: Mondays at 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $15 per person
Location: Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services- 1604 Ford Ave. Suite 3, Modesto
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/breathing-through-counseling-amp-wellness-services-31094686759
Description:
This is a 60 minute yoga class, focusing on breathing techniques and yoga postures
that work with the nervous system in a way that increases self-regulation. We work to
stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to promote rest in the body. Which then
decreases stress in both the body and mind. This class is taught through the
framework of trauma informed yoga. This means that we will focus on creating a safe
space for each individual to explore a mind/body connection.
No previous yoga experience required.
Teacher: Stephannie Schmit, RYT
Chair Yoga
When: Saturday, September 11th at 9am
Cost: $15 per class
Sign up at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/breathing-through-counseling-amp-wellness-services-31094686759
Location: Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services- 1604 Ford Ave. Suite 3,
Modesto
Description:
This is a 60 minute yoga class, focusing on making yoga accessible to all
individuals. Many individuals have voiced that they don’t think they can do yoga. This simply
isn’t true. Everyone and every body can do yoga! And this class will show you how. You will
learn how to use props including chairs, bolsters, blocks, and blankets to best support you in
your yoga practice. This class will work towards increasing mobility in the body and promote
relaxation. The majority of this class will be done from a chair and is perfect for those who may
find it difficult to sit or lay on the floor. We hope you join us and explore the possibilities that
yoga can offer. No previous yoga experience required.
Teacher: Stephannie Schmit, RYT
Dance Movement Therapy Workshop
Time: Saturday September 25th from 9-10:30am
Cost: $30 per person
Location: Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services- 1604 Ford Ave. Suite 3, Modesto
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/breathing-through-counseling-amp-wellness-services-31094686759
Description:
When providing care and support for others, it is often unavoidable to continue carrying their
burdens and worries even when the appointment is over. In care providers, vicarious or
secondary trauma is common and can lead to burn out quickly. Over the past year and a half
our work has been needed more than ever, so we must take time to take care of ourselves.
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) offers the space to explore what our bodies have been holding
and allows movement through those burdens we have been holding. A lack of self or bodily
awareness can lead to increased vulnerability to vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. DMT
offers the care-provider an opportunity to attune and engage with the self and others who can
empathize and hold space. Join us for a 90-minute workshop, exploring how we hold vicarious
trauma in our bodies and giving participants a safe place for release. The workshop will also
allow time for reflection and processing. *Ages 18+
No previous dance experience needed.
Facilitator: Lauren Zampieri, APCC, R-DMT
Out of the Darkness Walk
Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services is proud to be one of the community partners tabling at this year’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk. As well as one of the teams participating in the walk. We would love for you to join us and promote awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Walk Date: 10/16/21
Walk Location: Graceada Park – Modesto, CA
Check-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Walk Ends: 1:00 pm
In addition to or in lieu of walking you can also support this event by donating to this important cause.
Join or team or donate at:
https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=278098
We thank you for your support!
Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services
1604 Ford Ave., Suite 3
Modesto, CA 95350
Ph: (209) 423-9333
