About Us

Our Agency

Grupo CRECER is a community-based organization [501(c)(3) status pending] that was founded in 2002 by Dr. Grover Bravo, who practiced clinical psychology in his native Lima, Peru. In later years, Dr. Bravo came to the United States where he studied at Argosy University, Orange County (California), validating his master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Grupo CRECER offers culturally adapted family strengthening education programs and professional development training through community partners such as schools, community organizations and mental health facilities. Thus, as group and private psychoeducational workshops on site with a therapeutic or counseling environment. In addition, Grupo Crecer offers professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

Our Programs

Our programs are based on Family System Principles developed by Salvador Minuchin, Attachment Theory, developed by John Bowlby, and life developments. Thus, as the participation of the community and the school towards long-term changes to improve personal and family dynamics. Grupo CRECER has developed eight unique series consisting of eight classes each. Every session is approximately 2 hours once a week. These workshops are designed to strengthen the roles parents play in their children's academic success.