Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center

Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center We're here for our multicultural and vibrantly inclusive communities mental health needs.

Affordable, community-based therapy services for individuals, couples, children and families​

What helped you survive then might be holding you back now. 💪Your resilience is real. And sometimes, the survival strate...
03/25/2026

What helped you survive then might be holding you back now. 💪

Your resilience is real. And sometimes, the survival strategies that once protected you are no longer serving you.

Therapy isn't about blame. It's about understanding so you can choose how your past shapes your future.

Let's talk.

We're excited to introduce Maddy Mellema, M.A., AMFT — now accepting new clients at Oak Creek Relational Counseling Cent...
03/24/2026

We're excited to introduce Maddy Mellema, M.A., AMFT — now accepting new clients at Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center in Pleasant Hill! 🌿

Maddy brings a warm, solution-focused approach to therapy and a genuine passion for helping clients feel truly seen and understood. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or just trying to understand yourself a little better, Maddy is here to walk alongside you.

She works with adults, teens, and children, and has special experience supporting clients in areas like:

✨ LGBTQIA+ affirming care
✨ Self-esteem & identity
✨ Anxiety & depression
✨ ADHD & neurodivergence
✨ Attachment & relationship issues
✨ Life transitions & adjusting to change

Maddy's approach is grounded but flexible — she'll meet you where you are and help you build on your own unique strengths.

Maddy Mellema, M.A., AMFT #154570 is supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861

📞 (510) 738-4828
🌐 oakcreekcounseling.org

Reach out today to schedule a consultation.

Conflict doesn't mean it's over. ✨It means there's something to understand.In couples therapy, we help partners move fro...
03/23/2026

Conflict doesn't mean it's over. ✨

It means there's something to understand.

In couples therapy, we help partners move from fighting *about* the issue to understanding *why* it matters.

That shift? It changes everything—how you argue, listen, and feel together.

Read to explore? Contact us.

Is "headline fatigue" taking a toll on your mental health? 📰 From global conflicts to economic shifts, the stressors of ...
03/22/2026

Is "headline fatigue" taking a toll on your mental health? 📰 From global conflicts to economic shifts, the stressors of today can feel overwhelming because they are outside of our personal control.

At Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center, we believe in naming these stressors so we can learn to navigate them together. Check out our latest blog post for practical tips on managing "out-of-control" stress and finding calm in the chaos.

Read more: https://www.oakcreekcounseling.org/blog/finding-calm-in-a-sea-of-chaos-handling-stress-beyond-our-control

When disconnection sets in… 💔 That feeling when you care but don't know how to connect anymore? Many couples experience ...
03/20/2026

When disconnection sets in… 💔

That feeling when you care but don't know how to connect anymore?

Many couples experience this. And the good news: these patterns are workable.

With the right support, couples rediscover what brought them together or find clarity about what's next.

Let's explore this together.

Relationships are hard. And that's normal. 💬 If you're navigating conflict, disconnection, or just trying to find your w...
03/19/2026

Relationships are hard. And that's normal. 💬

If you're navigating conflict, disconnection, or just trying to find your way back to each other—couples therapy isn't just for crises.

It's for people who want their relationships to thrive.

We work with couples at every stage. Let's talk.

"I don't know how to talk to them anymore." We hear this often. Family relationships are complex. History. Expectations....
03/18/2026

"I don't know how to talk to them anymore."

We hear this often. Family relationships are complex. History. Expectations. Sometimes pain.

But they can change. 💙

Therapy helps you understand what's happening and find new ways to show up—for your relationships and yourself.

Family patterns run deep. 🌱 Whether it's old wounds, different values, or feeling misunderstood—these dynamics follow us...
03/17/2026

Family patterns run deep. 🌱

Whether it's old wounds, different values, or feeling misunderstood—these dynamics follow us into adulthood.

But here's what we know: they can shift.

Therapy creates space to understand family patterns and build the relationships you actually want.

We're here to help.

Family tensions hitting different lately? 💙 The relationships that matter most are sometimes the hardest to navigate. If...
03/17/2026

Family tensions hitting different lately? 💙

The relationships that matter most are sometimes the hardest to navigate. If patterns with family members feel stuck or painful, that's worth exploring.

Therapy can help you understand what's happening and show up differently—for your relationships and yourself.

Ready to work on this? DM or visit our site.

Your partner loved the Oscar film you found frustrating. Now what?Plot twist: disagreement isn't the problem. Not unders...
03/15/2026

Your partner loved the Oscar film you found frustrating. Now what?

Plot twist: disagreement isn't the problem. Not understanding each other is.

This Oscar season, couples watched the same films but saw completely different things—different values, different priorities, different takes on what matters. And that can feel deeply personal.

Here's what we know from couples therapy: you don't need to agree on everything. You need to understand each other.
Instead of "How could you possibly think that?"—try "What did you see in that film that moved you?" It's a small shift, but it changes everything.

If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in patterns of values conflict—whether it's about movies, politics, parenting, or life priorities—that's exactly what couples therapy is designed for.

Learn how to navigate disagreement with compassion → https://www.oakcreekcounseling.org/blog/when-your-partner-sees-the-world-differently-navigating-values-disagreements-as-a-couple

📞 Ready to connect? Schedule a consultation.

To all those in our community celebrating: Wishing you a vibrant, joyful, and peaceful Holi! 🌸🌿As we welcome the arrival...
03/11/2026

To all those in our community celebrating: Wishing you a vibrant, joyful, and peaceful Holi! 🌸🌿

As we welcome the arrival of spring, Holi reminds us of the power of colorful renewal, the triumph of light, and the beauty of connections that bloom after winter. This season of new beginnings is a wonderful time to cultivate joy and refresh the relationships that support us.

From all of us at Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center, may your days be bright and full of colorful, healing connections.

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate every woman who has chosen herself — who has taken that brave first st...
03/08/2026

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate every woman who has chosen herself — who has taken that brave first step toward healing, growth, and connection. 🌿

Your journey is not a sign of weakness. It's a testament to your strength.

At Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center, we hold space for women to be fully seen, heard, and supported — through life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief, and everything in between.

💛 To every woman reading this: you deserve care that honors all of who you are.

📍 Serving Pleasant Hill, CA & surrounding communities

🔗 Visit us at oakcreekcounseling.org to book a free consultation

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2001 Monument Boulevard , Suite 7
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
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