Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center

05/28/2026

Join us for our Outside Voice Selective Mutism Day Camp this summer! July 26-29 in Murrieta, California. Call our office for more information or to register.

05/15/2026

Does your child talk freely at home but stay silent at school? That silence has a name, a cause, and a treatment that works.

Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder, not a personality trait. It's not just shyness. Children with Selective Mutism can talk freely in some settings but find it physically impossible to speak in others. Without treatment, it doesn't go away on its own.

Our therapists specialize in treating Selective Mutism. If you're wondering about Selective Mutism in your child, make an appointment with us today. Early intervention is key and treatment really works.

Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about Selective Mutism and the treatment options available.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/selective-mutism-in-children-diagnosis-therapy-treatment

05/11/2026

Adolescence is messy by design, but depression in teenagers has a real clinical signature, and the sooner it’s named, the easier it is to treat.

With teens, you may not see their actual sadness. They withdraw and become irritable. What matters alongside withdrawal is whether other features are present: a sustained low or irritable mood, loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness, changes in sleep or appetite, and any thoughts about death or su***de. Two weeks of those symptoms together, with real impairment in school or relationships, is the line where adolescence crosses into a clinical depression that needs treatment.

Our professionals are here to support and treat depression.

Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about the warning signs and how to find help.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/depression-in-teens-warning-signs-therapy-when-to-seek-help

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Do you or a loved one suffer from PTSD? You might not even call it that. You might call it stress, a really bad stretch, or just the way you are now. Maybe you startle too easily, sleep too lightly, or avoid places that used to be ordinary. Maybe there's a heaviness that showed up after something happened and never fully left.

Did you know that PTSD is one of the most treatable conditions in mental health? Structured therapies produce meaningful improvement in the majority of people who complete them. We are here to support you through this therapy and help you get to the other side.

Read the most recent blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about PTSD and the treatment that's available.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/trauma-and-ptsd-in-adults-how-therapy-helps

05/06/2026

Do you worry daily about things that haven't happened yet? Has that worry started controlling things? Has it changed what you do, what you avoid, how you sleep, or how your body feels? If the answer is yes you may be dealing with something more than stress.

Most adults don't go to their therapist's office thinking they have an anxiety disorder. Most come in saying they feel overwhelmed and that life feels out of control. Life feels out of control, they can't turn off the worry, and it's started to show up in their bodies.

If any of this sounds familiar to you, we are here to help. Our team has experience working with adults with anxiety and helping them overcome it. Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about anxiety in adults and the different options available to help you.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/anxiety-in-adults-when-worry-becomes-a-problem

05/05/2026

Does your child struggle with repetitive, unwanted thoughts or behaviors that don't make sense to you? OCD affects an estimated 1%-4% of children and teens, and half of all cases begin before the age 19. If you're wondering about your child and OCD you should consult a specialist.

The good news? OCD is one of the most treatable mental health conditions in young people. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold standard therapy for OCD and is a highly effective treatment. Our therapists have the expertise and experience to guide this therapy. Stop worrying and guessing, answers are just a phone call away. Text or call us today to make an appointment.

Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/ocd-in-children-and-teens-what-parents-should-know

05/04/2026

Have you ever wondered about psychological testing? What is it and who is it for? Would it be helpful for you? Have you been in therapy or used medication and still struggled, as if something might be missing? This is where psychological testing comes into play.

Psychological testing provides a precise, evidence-based picture of how your mind works. It gathers objective data, answers diagnostic questions, and determines what kind of care will actually help you.

At Pinnacle our Licensed Psychologists are experts at testing and interpretation, providing you with a highly accurate diagnosis and clear recommendations for effective treatment to move forward.

Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about psychological testing and how it could benefit you. Call or text us today to schedule your psychological testing.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/what-is-psychological-testing-and-when-do-you-need-it

04/29/2026

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, or do you suspect they might have it? Our team at Good Day Mental Health and Psychiatry can help.

Roughly one in ten children in the United States has been diagnosed with ADHD, making it the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder. Yet when a parent first hears that diagnosis, the path forward rarely feels clear. Do you try therapy first? Does your child need medication? What does treatment actually look like day to day?

The good news is that effective treatments for ADHD exist, and they work. The better news is that the decision between therapy, medication, or both does not have to be made overnight or made alone.

Read the latest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more about your options.

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/adhd-in-children-when-to-consider-therapy-medication-or-both

A clear guide for parents on diagnosing childhood ADHD and choosing between therapy, medication, or both. Expert clinicians in Ogden, UT. No waitlist.

04/28/2026

Does your child dread school mornings, complain of stomachaches that disappear by lunch, or refuse to leave the house? Anxiety may be the reason, and the right treatment can change everything.

Check out the newest blog post from Good Day Mental Health to learn more:

https://www.gooddaymentalhealth.com/gooddayblog/school-refusal-and-anxiety-when-your-child-needs-therapy-psychiatry-or-both