TREATING TRAUMA WITH TEN CLINICAL MODALITIES
Research-informed treatment for clients struggling with trauma conditions is the clinical standard at The Mental Health Collective. Through intimate group support, individual therapy, narrative exposure,
TRAUMA BEHIND AI DEEPFAKES WITH DR. ZALESKI + WASHINGTON POST
Dr. Kristen Zaleski recently discussed with reporter Tatum Hunter from The Washington Post the harmful truth behind AI deepfakes and the trauma individuals are facing.
4 BREATHING TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
Breathing techniques focus on activating the parasympathetic nervous system to signal to the brain that the body is safe. Deep breathing incorporates a slow and
CPT FOR TRAUMA TREATMENT
We can conceptualize post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a tug-of-war between intrusions and avoidance. Intrusions are things like nightmares, flashbacks and thoughts that arise
WAVES OF RECOVERY ON THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
The Collective is so proud our very own Sound and Meditation Teacher, Sophie Pyne, MSW, LCSW who was recently featured on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson
THE COLLECTIVE CONNECT
Join us every quarter for The Collective Connect, a mental health networking group for behavioral healthcare professionals held in Newport Beach, CA. This community gathering is
SECONDARY STRESS + VICARIOUS TRAUMA
Dr. Kristen Zaleski talks about the mental health issues an individual may struggle with after experiencing Secondary Stress or Vicarious Trauma. Click into the interview
THERAPEUTIC NARRATIVE WRITING + EXPLORATION
Dr. Nazneen Nizami reflects on leading the narrative writing and exploration group at The Mental Health Collective. Dr. Nizami believes that creativity can oftentimes unlock
THROUGH SURVIVAL, WE ARE ALL RESILIENT INDIVIDUALS
How do we heal and move forward after loss, tragedy, and trauma? Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Iris G-Thrash, believes through survival we are all resilient
CONTINUING BONDS THROUGH GRIEF THERAPY
Grief therapist, Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, PhD, LCSW, MSW, GC-C, explains the need for “continuing bonds” after the loss of a loved one. In moments of
AN LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER
LGBTQ community members face higher rates of mental health issues, challenging socioeconomic and cultural conditions, multiple risk factors, and barriers to accessing care. Finding a
TREATING MOOD DISORDERS AT THE COLLECTIVE
How Taking an Individualized and Multi-Interventional Approach to Mood Disorder Treatment is Helping Clients Live Their Best Lives MOOD + ANXIETY DISORDERS Mood and Anxiety