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Summer Intern Story – Laila

This summer, my internship at Mind Therapy Clinic has been an incredibly impactful experience, allowing me to learn so much about running a business and managing a clinic. I was also able to learn and understand more about clinical psychology and

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Summer Intern Story – Ethan

My interest in interning at Mind Therapy Clinic (MTC) stemmed from my desire to learn more about psychiatry and the mental health field as a whole. My time at MTC has been extremely influential as I was able to connect

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Trauma Webinar: When Trauma Recovery Stalls… What’s Next?

1.5 CEU Webinar on Trauma Treatment Trauma can leave lasting imprints that don’t always respond to treatment. Join us on Thursday, August 28th, for a powerful webinar exploring why trauma recovery stalls. You’ll gain insight into the personal, neurobiological, and systemic factors that make

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Honoring AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich cultural contributions of AAPI communities. It’s also an important moment to shed light on mental health in a population where challenges often go unseen

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Each May, we unite to observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking stigma, fostering understanding, and promoting mental well-being. In 2025, this observance is as crucial than ever, as mental health challenges continue to affect individuals across

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Alcohol Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorders

Alcohol misuse frequently goes hand in hand with other mental health conditions. Many individuals with alcohol use disorder are “self-medicating” emotional pain such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) emphasizes that alcohol

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Post-Traumatic Growth Group Spotlight

Explore strength and meaning after trauma Can healing go beyond surviving?At Mind Therapy Clinic, we believe it can. The Post-Traumatic Growth Group supports individuals who want to move past survival and explore what’s possible on the other side of hardship—strength,

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How to Recover: Stress & Addiction Group Spotlight

In 2020, an estimated 40.3 million individuals aged 12 or older in the United States—representing 14.5% of this population—experienced a substance use disorder (CDC, 2023). Often, these disorders occur alongside other mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and

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Emotions & Compulsions Group Spotlight

How likely would you be to grab a tool that could help you reduce your negative self-talk and the potential of relapse into addictive behaviors? Emotions & Compulsions Group could be just that. Studies continuously show that clients who attend

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The Next Right Thing Group Spotlight

Changing a behavior can be challenging, especially when the path forward is unclear. Even when the best course of action seems obvious, following through can still be difficult. The Next Right Thing group at Mind Therapy Clinic provides a supportive,

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Mindfulness in Action: The Power of Participation

Mindfulness isn’t just about sitting quietly and meditating—it’s about fully engaging in the present moment. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the core mindfulness “What” skills is Participation. This skill is all about throwing yourself wholeheartedly into the activity at hand, whether

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Welcome Alison May, MD

We are excited to welcome Dr. Alison May as the newest psychiatrist on our team. Dr. May earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University, completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and

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Welcome Laureen Turner Worden, MS, PhD!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Turner Worden to our clinic as the Assistant Clinical Director. Dr. Worden brings extensive experience in counseling psychology, clinical supervision, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her addition strengthens our team’s ability to provide effective, patient-focused

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The Role of Family Therapy in IOP

What is the difference between IOP and outpatient therapy? Intensive Outpatient Programs, or IOPs, provide wraparound services for folks needing extra mental health support. Unlike outpatient therapy, which typically consists of one hour-long session per week, IOP takes place 3-5

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FREE In-Person CE Event

Don’t miss this in-person CE opportunity to enhance your skills with Drs. Blagys, Baity, and Schiller. This interactive program will provide guidance and best practices for mental health providers to assess a client’s need for higher levels of care, including

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Summer Intern Story – Charlotte

Over the past five years, my psychology internship at Mind Therapy Clinic has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of mental health care and patient interaction. With recent Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Vocal Performance, I am preparing to start

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Welcome Helen Chao, Licensed Clinical Social Worker!

Welcome Helen Chao, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to Mind Therapy Clinic.

Helen, a DBT psychotherapist, employs trauma-informed techniques rooted in psychodynamic theory, relational group work, and liberation psychology. Specializing in addressing emotion dysregulation and complex trauma, she approaches therapy

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 Discovering the Power of Mindfulness

Discovering the Power of Mindfulness

Mindfulness is more than just a trendy buzzword; it’s a transformative practice that can enhance our daily lives in profound ways. At its core, mindfulness is about being fully present and engaged at the

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Welcome Rachel Gluck, MD, Psychiatrist!

Welcome Rachel Gluck, MD, Psychiatrist to Mind Therapy Clinic!

Dr. Rachel Gluck is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist currently completing specialized training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCSF. A transplant from the East Coast, she attended Emory University for her neuroscience degree,

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Attention! New E Street House Website now LIVE!

The new E Street House Website is now LIVE!

Explore our dedicated website for E Street House to access comprehensive details about our support services. Our emphasis lies in cultivating sustainable independent living skills, achieved through personalized guidance,

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Welcome Alex Del Prete, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Welcome Alex Del Prete, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Alex’s therapeutic approach is informed by her Level 1 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training. She emphasizes cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and the belief that individuals possess the innate capacity to

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Open Positions at Mind Therapy Clinic!

We’re excited to announce that we have open positions waiting for talented individuals like you. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, explore the opportunities on our website for more

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Welcome Alex Peterkin, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Welcome Alex Peterkin, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Dr. Alex Peterkin, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Mind Therapy Clinic, utilizes humanistic therapy to guide clients in discovering their true selves and overcoming obstacles. With a background in psychology and extensive training,

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Welcome Karen Palamos, LMFT!

Welcome, Karen Palamos!

Karen’s natural affinity for working within creative states led to an interest in also working with altered states of consciousness as an avenue to explore deeper meaning and to catalyze personal growth. In this spirit,

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Welcome Rebeca Quezada, M.D.

Dr. Quezada provides medication management and psychotherapy for depressive disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

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Welcome Rebeca Quezada, Psychiatrist

Welcome, Dr. Quezada!

At Mind Therapy Clinic, Dr. Quezada provides medication management and/or psychotherapy in various modalities for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

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Welcome Emily Clark, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Welcome Emily Clark!

Emily utilizes an integrative approach encompassing various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Self-Compassion. This comprehensive

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New Art Therapy Group Coming Soon!

Art therapy is a powerful tool that can help people explore their emotions and experiences in a safe and creative way. The benefit of a group setting is that it also provides an opportunity for participants to build meaningful

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New Therapy Group Available Identity Group!

Explore your identity in recovery and develop a sense of self-compassion and self-acceptance.  Various identities may be explored including race, ethnicity, color, culture, religion, sex, age, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, relationship status, and physical/mental abilities.  Explorations

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What is ketamine? by Dr. Jack Van Bezooyen

What is ketamine? by Dr. Jack Van Bezooyen

The Mind Therapy Clinic has been receiving a lot of questions related to the use of ketamine for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorder over

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New Group Therapy Available: Goals Group!

The Goal Setting group is a skills-oriented group that helps clients identify what is most important and how to make small changes over time in order to be more aligned with their values. With peer and clinician support, members

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Welcome Martin Epson, MD, JD, MTS

Welcome Dr. Marin Epson!

Dr. Epson earned his medical degree from Columbia University, his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, and Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Dr. Epson completed training in adult psychiatry

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Welcome Julie Sauber!

We are pleased to welcome Julie Sauber, PsyD. Dr. Julie Sauber is a licensed psychologist and clinical supervisor, holding a Psy.D. in clinical psychology and M.S. in counseling psychology. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental

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In-Person IOP Groups Starting 2/28

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has greatly impacted everyone. When the pandemic began, Mind Therapy Clinic moved quickly to a virtual platform which has allowed us to provide care to our clients and those from greater distances from the clinic.

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New! Equine-Assisted Therapy

Providing equine-assisted therapy to individuals, groups, and families Horses have been used for therapeutic purposes since the time of the ancient Greeks, and today, equine-assisted therapy is used in a variety of setting with all types of people. As a

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Welcome Betsy Thompson!

We are pleased to welcome Betsy Thompson, LPCC who is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Betsy has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults. Betsy has obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology from

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Summer Intern Story – Laila

This summer, my internship at Mind Therapy Clinic has been an incredibly impactful experience, allowing me to learn so much about running a business and managing a clinic. I was

Read More »

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich cultural contributions of AAPI communities. It’s also an important moment to shed light on

Read More »

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Each May, we unite to observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking stigma, fostering understanding, and promoting mental well-being. In 2025, this observance is as crucial than

Read More »

Welcome Alison May, MD

We are excited to welcome Dr. Alison May as the newest psychiatrist on our team. Dr. May earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University, completed her residency in

Read More »
Headshot of Laureen Turner Worden

Welcome Laureen Turner Worden, MS, PhD!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Turner Worden to our clinic as the Assistant Clinical Director. Dr. Worden brings extensive experience in counseling psychology, clinical supervision, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Read More »
Emily Clark, LCSW headshot

The Role of Family Therapy in IOP

What is the difference between IOP and outpatient therapy? Intensive Outpatient Programs, or IOPs, provide wraparound services for folks needing extra mental health support. Unlike outpatient therapy, which typically consists

Read More »

FREE In-Person CE Event

Don’t miss this in-person CE opportunity to enhance your skills with Drs. Blagys, Baity, and Schiller. This interactive program will provide guidance and best practices for mental health providers to

Read More »

Summer Intern Story – Charlotte

Over the past five years, my psychology internship at Mind Therapy Clinic has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of mental health care and patient interaction. With recent Bachelor’s degrees

Read More »

Welcome Rachel Gluck, MD, Psychiatrist!

Welcome Rachel Gluck, MD, Psychiatrist to Mind Therapy Clinic!

Dr. Rachel Gluck is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist currently completing specialized training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCSF. A transplant from

Read More »

Welcome Karen Palamos, LMFT!

Welcome, Karen Palamos!

Karen’s natural affinity for working within creative states led to an interest in also working with altered states of consciousness as an avenue to explore

Read More »
Rebeca Quezada, M.D. photo

Welcome Rebeca Quezada, M.D.

Dr. Quezada provides medication management and psychotherapy for depressive disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Read More »

Welcome Rebeca Quezada, Psychiatrist

Welcome, Dr. Quezada!

At Mind Therapy Clinic, Dr. Quezada provides medication management and/or psychotherapy in various modalities for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,

Read More »

New Therapy Group Available Identity Group!

Explore your identity in recovery and develop a sense of self-compassion and self-acceptance.  Various identities may be explored including race, ethnicity, color, culture, religion, sex, age, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity,

Read More »

New! Equine-Assisted Therapy

Providing equine-assisted therapy to individuals, groups, and families Horses have been used for therapeutic purposes since the time of the ancient Greeks, and today, equine-assisted therapy is used in a

Read More »