Cornerstone Counseling Center

What Cornerstone Counseling Center does

Cornerstone Counseling Center is a privately held, for-profit counseling practice founded in 1997 by Scott Barrella, MS LMFT CPIM, and based in Simi Valley, California. The firm delivers court-approved counseling, education, and therapy services primarily to individuals referred or mandated by the California family and criminal court systems, with additional voluntary and corporate clients. Its core portfolio includes a 52-week Domestic Violence Treatment program, High Conflict Co-Parenting Classes, Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Reunification Conjoint Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Conjoint Coparenting Therapy, Sex Therapy Counseling, Coaching, and Expert Witness services, with a College Preparation and Admissions Program and a Domestic Violence Survivors Class as add-ons. The company also provides Employee Assistance Program services to Cigna Healthcare members (relationship 1995-2023) and serves high-profile individual clients including former professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, and MLS, professional musicians, and corporate clients such as Nestlé, Walt Disney, Amgen, and 3M on an expert-witness basis.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: all services are delivered either in person at the Simi Valley office or virtually via Zoom, a channel introduced in 2020 that expanded the serviceable geography to all of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Payment processing runs on consumer-grade rails including Venmo, Zelle, and Apple Pay, with insurance accepted for therapy services (notably Cigna). The firm has no disclosed proprietary software, API, or AI/ML capabilities, and relies on direct intake via phone (1-805-390-6384), email, and website contact forms.

Cornerstone's business model is a fee-for-service professional services practice. Court-approved class fees follow a unit-pricing model with limited-time promotional rates (e.g., $20 DV enrollment, $35 anger management enrollment) and price-matching for court-ordered clients, while therapy and coaching are quote-based and time-flexible. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The practice operates as a founder-owned sole proprietorship with 1-10 employees, no external funding, no acquisitions, and a competitive position anchored by 27+ years of continuous court and probation approvals in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, an LA Superior Court Private Therapist Directory listing, and the founder's media profile (Oprah Winfrey Shows, Dr. Phil Shows, Kim Pagano Radio Show, 2025 Top Three Therapist recognition in both Simi Valley and Ventura County).

Name

Cornerstone Counseling Center

Legal name

Cornerstone Counseling Center

Website

https://cornerstonesv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Counseling Center is a Simi Valley, California-based private counseling practice founded in 1997 that delivers court-approved classes (Domestic Violence Treatment, Co-Parenting, Parenting, Anger Management) and individual, couples, and family therapy to court-ordered, voluntary, and high-profile clients across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties via in-person and Zoom delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Counseling Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Court approved counseling
• Family therapy services
• Domestic violence treatment
• Anger management classes
• Parenting education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Court-Approved Class Fees: Fee-for-service model for court-approved programs including Domestic Violence Treatment (52 weeks), Co-parenting Classes, Parenting Classes, and Anger Management. Pricing varies by program and court requirements, with some price-matching options available.
2. Therapy and Counseling Sessions: Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy services offered in-person or via Zoom. Insurance coverage accepted including Cigna and other insurers.
3. Coaching Services: Professional coaching sessions for career or relationship guidance, available in flexible time increments via Zoom or in-person.
4. Cigna EAP Contract: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services provided to Cigna Healthcare members. Scott Barrella served as part of the Cigna Healthcare EAP response team from 1995 through 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Counseling Center is a court-approved counseling center that provides court-mandated classes (domestic violence treatment, co-parenting, parenting, anger management) and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. Services are delivered in-person at its Simi Valley office and virtually via Zoom to court-ordered clients, voluntary individuals, and corporate EAP members across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in California.

Product overview

Cornerstone Counseling Center operates as a unified service platform offering court-approved counseling and educational programs primarily serving the California legal system. The core portfolio consists of eleven integrated services: Domestic Violence Treatment (52-week program), Co-Parenting High Conflict Classes, Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Reunification Conjoint Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Conjoint Coparenting Therapy, Sex Therapy Counseling, Coaching Sessions, Domestic Violence Survivors Class, and Expert Witness Services. All programs are designed to meet California court requirements with approvals from Los Angeles and Ventura County Probation Departments. Since 2020, all services have been available via both in-person and ZOOM virtual formats, with payment processing through Venmo, Zelle, and Apple Pay. The center also accepts Cigna insurance for applicable therapy services and operates as a Cigna Healthcare EAP response team provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Treatment - 52 Lessons
• Co-Parenting High Conflict Class
• Parenting Class
• Anger Management Program Court-approved anger management program meeting California LA and Ventura County Court standards. Available as 8 meetings or 15 groups on ZOOM. Includes book, lessons, and certificate upon completion.
• Reunification Conjoint Therapy Therapeutic intervention model to repair parent-child relationships disrupted after divorce or long absence. Meets California County Superior Court standards. Available via ZOOM or in-person with licensed professionals having 28 years of experience.
• Individual Psychotherapy Personal, family, or couples therapy in confidential setting or via ZOOM. Meets Court requirements for Individual Therapy in Family Law Cases. Cigna and other insurance accepted. Also serves non-Court individuals and families.
• Conjoint Coparenting Therapy Therapy conducted with both co-parents together at the same time via ZOOM. Helps clients learn effective communication with ex-partner and manage conflict while remaining child-focused and fact-based.
• Sex Therapy Counseling Sex therapy counseling addressing topics including creating intimate relationships, rebuilding intimacy, erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, and sexual abuse. Cigna and other insurance accepted.
• Coaching Sessions Professionally guided coaching process for personal and professional potential maximization. Time flexible (ZOOM or in-person) with Scott Barrella MS as coach and mentor. Includes life skills book and lessons. Recognized in California and internationally.
• Domestic Violence Survivors Class Court-approved class for domestic violence survivors meeting CFS, DCFS, and California Court requirements.
• Expert Witness Service Expert witness service in the area of Domestic Violence and High Conflict Family Law provided by Scott Barrella MS LMFT CPIM.
• College Preparation and Admissions Program Program assisting students and families with college transition including emotional/adaptive skills readiness evaluation, educational readiness, application assistance, and essay writing assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 clients personally treated by founder Scott Barrella
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cigna HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCornerstone Counseling Center is part of the Cigna Healthcare EAP (Employee Assistance Program) response team. Scott Barrella served on the Cigna Healthcare EAP response team from 1995 through 2023, providing employee assistance services to Cigna members. Cigna insurance is accepted for therapy services.
• Los Angeles County Probation DepartmentcoreOthersOfficial approved provider for Domestic Violence Treatment (BIP) and other court-ordered programs. Approved for 2026-27 fiscal year per LA County Probation DVMU Approval documentation.
• Ventura County Probation DepartmentcoreOthersOfficial approved provider for Domestic Violence Treatment (BIP) and other court-ordered programs. Approved for 2026-27 fiscal year per Ventura County Probation DVMU Approval documentation.
• Los Angeles Superior CourtcoreOthersApproved provider for parenting education programs, co-parenting classes, and individual therapy as vetted by Los Angeles Superior Court and listed on their Private Therapist Directory.
• Ventura Superior CourtcoreOthersApproved provider for court-ordered programs including anger management, parenting classes, and other family court requirements.
• Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)coreOthersApproved provider meeting DCFS requirements in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for parenting classes and other family services programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cerebral: Telehealth mental health platform delivering therapy and medication management via Zoom nationwide — a direct threat to Cornerstone's individual psychotherapy offering for clients seeking convenience and lower-friction online enrollment.
• Brightside Health: Telehealth mental health provider combining therapy and psychiatry with insurance acceptance — competing for the same Cigna-reimbursed, Zoom-delivered individual therapy clients that Cornerstone serves.

Broad incumbents

• Talkspace: Public telehealth therapy provider offering video, audio, and text-based individual and couples therapy with insurance coverage including Cigna — competing for the same voluntary client base as Cornerstone's non-court psychotherapy and coaching services.
• Teladoc Health: Diversified national telehealth company with a behavioral health vertical delivered remotely — relevant as a benchmark for how scaled virtual care could consolidate demand that currently routes to small, court-approved regional practices like Cornerstone.
• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with a network of outpatient and residential facilities — illustrates the larger-scale, multi-state operating model that could expand into court-mandated and family-law counseling currently served by regional firms like Cornerstone.
• BetterHelp: Largest direct-to-consumer online therapy platform delivering Zoom-based individual, couples, and family counseling with insurance partnerships — overlapping Cornerstone's individual psychotherapy, sex therapy, and coaching lines via the same delivery modality, but at national scale.
• Headspace Health (Ginger): Combined Headspace/Ginger mental health and coaching platform serving employers and consumers with on-demand therapy and coaching — comparable to Cornerstone's corporate EAP-style engagement (Cigna, Nestle, Disney, Amgen, 3M) and Zoom-based coaching line.

Direct peers

• Amen Clinics: Outpatient mental health practice specializing in individualized therapy and assessment, with a strong emphasis on proprietary content (books, brain-imaging protocols) and media-visible founder expertise — comparable to Cornerstone's reliance on founder authorship, branded curricula, and court-domain specialization.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: Long-standing Los Angeles County-based outpatient and residential behavioral health provider offering court-approved programs, probation-approved substance use and mental health treatment, and Cigna-accepted therapy — closely overlapping Cornerstone's LA County service area, court-mandated offerings, and insurance mix.
• Thriveworks: National outpatient counseling practice offering court-ordered classes (anger management, parenting, co-parenting), individual and family therapy with insurance acceptance, and remote delivery — directly mirroring Cornerstone's service catalog, insurance model, and hybrid in-person/Zoom delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=RgZO7-m_Gig
• Xx.com/sbluke921
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corner-stone-counseling

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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