Do you take insurance? The Mental Health Collective works with most major insurance carriers on an out-of-network basis allowing for insurance as a partial form of payment. How do I get admitted? Potential clients are required to complete The Mental Health Collective’s comprehensive assessment. Medical and Clinical teams review every assessment prior to admission approval. […]
OUR EVOLUTION OF CLINICAL SOPHISTICATION 2025 DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PhD, LCSW “…we’re really challenging everyone to think beyond what is binary, to what is diverse. Diversity makes us stronger and of course our brain and our body, every individual is diverse.” WATCH NOW SHOULD I TRUST MY PSYCHIATRIST? DR. DAVID SAFANI, MD, MBA, FAPA “…it’s
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Clinical Adjunct Specialists Admissions / Outreach Administrative Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW is a nationally-recognized author, researcher, and psychotherapist on trauma related disorders and an expert on sexual trauma within both civilian and military culture. Dr Zaleski is the author of two books, multiple research articles, and is a consultant and trainer on trauma disorders and
Dual Diagnosis : What is a Dual Diagnosis?: Signs and Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis: What Causes Dual Diagnosis?: Integrated Treatment for Dual Diagnosis What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis most frequently refers to people who have a mental health diagnosis and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. “Co-occurring” disorders like this are very common, affecting over
Neurofeedback Facilitator, Jack Senese IV, MSW, shares his passion for research and clinical work. Jack is currently supporting studies to lead resiliency building for long-term LGBTQ mental health. Listen to his recent interview below to learn more. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355 Requesting support for*: AnxietyDepressionTraumaOCDBPDGrief + LossBipolar
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Our Team The Mental Health Collective is an integrative network of Doctoral and Master’s level clinicians, with extensive experience in evidence-based care across a number of varying therapeutic modalities and approaches. To accomplish this, our team has built professional relationships with the highest quality providers and practitioners in the industry, so that clients truly can
As Clinical Director, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, understands that providing neuro-informed, attachment focussed, evidence-based treatment is the best way for The Mental Health Collective in Orange County, California, to treat and support adults living with mental illness and trauma disorders. Dr. Kristen Zaleski Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team
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WHAT WE TREAT The Mental Health Collective often uses psychological testing and other assessment tools to measure and observe our client’s behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide our goals for outcome driven treatment. As part of a multi-team diagnostic process, a psychological test can be helpful in providing objectivity to neurodiverse conditions, personality constructs
PROGRAMS The Collective is a mental health treatment program staffed with seasoned clinicians utilizing diverse therapeutic modalities to diagnose and treat adults 18+ facing mental health challenges. Our team provides neurobiology-informed, outcome-driven, clinical care in a community-based setting where clients are supported and connected to safely navigate life’s challenges. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM Individualized Psychiatric +
