Mental Health Center of America - MHCA

09/25/2025

Launching October 1st: MHCA’s Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Mesa & Phoenix

Mental Health Center of America (MHCA) is proud to introduce our General Mental Health IOP, designed for adults 18+ navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life stressors.

This program offers a structured yet flexible path to recovery, allowing patients to receive comprehensive care without stepping away from their daily lives.

Program Highlights:

✅4 Days/Nights per Week | 3 Hours/Day | 8-Week Duration
✅Customized Treatment Plans
✅Individual & Group Therapy
✅Neurofeedback & Psychiatric Services
✅Wellness Therapies Included: Red Light, Cold/Heat Therapy, and HBOT
✅Doctorate-Level Clinical Oversight
✅Insurance Accepted & Private Pay Options

💬 “At MHCA, we believe recovery and resilience are built through evidence-based care, compassionate relationships, and a clear path forward.”
— Sean Walsh, Executive Director

📍 Available at our Mesa and Phoenix clinics
📞 Call 602-224-2277 or visit mentalhealthcenter.com to learn more or refer a patient.

Let’s help patients heal, grow, and move toward the lives they deserve.

09/24/2025

At MHCA, our Adult IOP will combine clinical excellence with holistic wellness, with everything all under one roof.

Launching October 1st, our IOP will include:

✅ 4 days/week, 3 hours/day
✅ Personalized treatment plans
✅ Group & individual therapy
✅ Psychiatric support
✅ Access to our Wellness Center (Red Light, Cold Water, and Heat Therapy) — included at no extra cost

This is care that meets you where you are and will help you move forward.

📞 Call 602-224-2277 to schedule a free consultation.

Visit our website: https://mentalhealthcenter.com/appointment/

09/23/2025

Join us tomorrow!

Join us for Java Junction: Brew & Brand Together, a dynamic networking event designed for professionals passionate about business development, marketing, and mental health advocacy. Whether you're building your brand, expanding your outreach, or just love great coffee and conversation—this is the place to be!

🗓️ Date: 9/24
📍 Location: Mimi's Cafe - Chandler
🎟️ RSVP Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/java-junction-brew-brand-together-tickets-1636842131879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s connect, collaborate, and caffeinate. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

09/22/2025

✨Something Transformational Is Coming…🌟

📣 A new chapter in mental health care begins October 1st

MHCA is proud to launch our Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Mesa and Phoenix — designed for those seeking structured, high-level support without disrupting daily life.
Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction, our IOP offers a flexible, evidence-based path to healing.

📍 Mesa & Phoenix Clinics
🗓️ Launching October 1st, 2025

🔗 Learn more: mentalhealthcenter.com/intensive-outpatient-program

09/19/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults, beginning October 1st at Mental Health Center of America in Phoenix and Mesa, AZ!

Our IOP is designed for adults (18+) navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or life transitions—offering a structured, evidence-based path to healing without the need for hospitalization.

💡 What makes our IOP unique?

✔Personalized treatment plans
✔Individual, group, and family therapy
✔Psychiatric support & neurofeedback
✔Wellness therapies (Red Light, Cold, and Hot Therapy)
✔Flexible scheduling (3–4 days/week, 3 hours/day)
✔In-person IOP at our PHX and Mesa locations
✔Insurance-friendly + self-pay options available

Whether you're stepping down from a higher level of care or seeking more support than weekly therapy, our IOP provides the tools, structure, and expert guidance to help you move forward—while staying connected to your daily life.

📅 Now accepting referrals and scheduling assessments.
📍 Phoenix | Mesa
📞 Call 602-224-2277 or visit mentalhealthcenter.com to learn more.

Let’s take the next step—together. 💙

09/18/2025

Let’s Brew & Brand Together! ☕️✨

Join us for Java Junction: Brew & Brand Together, a dynamic networking event designed for professionals passionate about business development, marketing, and mental health advocacy. Whether you're building your brand, expanding your outreach, or just love great coffee and conversation—this is the place to be!

🗓️ Date: 9/24
📍 Location: Mimi's Cafe - Chandler
🎟️ RSVP Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/java-junction-brew-brand-together-tickets-1636842131879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s connect, collaborate, and caffeinate. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

09/17/2025

09/17/2025

🚨 Supporting Arizona’s First Responders 🚨

Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other emergency personnel face unique mental health challenges — and Mental Health Center of America (MHCA) is here to help.

Whether you're dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout, MHCA offers comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to your needs, including:

✅ Therapy & medication management
✅ Trauma-informed care for PTSD & chronic stress
✅ Virtual & in-person options
✅ Confidential assessments

👩‍⚕️ Our licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors are committed to helping those who serve our communities with empathetic, evidence-based care.

📍 Serving First Responders Across Arizona
🎥 Check out this video to learn how MHCA supports first responders and how to get started:

📞 (602) 224-2277
👉Schedule an appointment here: https://mentalhealthcenter.com/appointment/

09/16/2025

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A New Path to Healing

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression or PTSD? Our Ketamine-Assisted Therapy offers hope through innovative, research-backed care.

💓 Safe.
👨‍⚕️Supervised.
🧠Transformative.

Explore how this therapy is changing lives.

🔗 Learn More: https://mentalhealthcenter.com/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/

Have questions or simply want to learn more, please feel free to give us a call or schedule an appointment through our website:

https://mentalhealthcenter.com/appointment/

☎ (602) 224-2277

09/15/2025

👩‍⚕️MHCA Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, PsyD

We’re proud to spotlight Dr. Soffia Palsdottir, Chief Psychologist at Mental Health Center of America, whose compassionate leadership and clinical expertise continue to shape the future of mental health care.

Dr. Palsdottir specializes in adult and adolescent psychotherapy, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, depression, stress management, and psycho-oncology. Her approach blends psychodynamic therapy with mindfulness, existential, and cognitive-behavioral techniques—tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.

With a background that spans inpatient psychiatric care, community mental health, and cancer support, Dr. Palsdottir brings a deep understanding of the psychological impact of illness and lifestyle on well-being. She is also a passionate advocate for nutritional psychiatry and the mind-body connection.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Palsdottir is a leader in professional education and research, serving on committees for the APA and contributing to the COVID-19 Psychology Task Force.

When she’s not working, she enjoys hiking with her family and two goldendoodles, traveling, and sharing good meals and meaningful conversations.

💬 “Mental health care should be individualized, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practice.” – Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Palsdottir: https://mentalhealthcenter.com/meet-the-providers/dr-soffia-palsdottir/

09/12/2025

🧠 Mental Health Poll: What’s the biggest barrier to seeking mental health care today?

At MHCA, we see patients facing a wide spectrum of challenges—from anxiety and trauma to ADHD and mood disorders. But one thing often stands in the way of healing: getting started.

What do you think is the biggest reason people delay seeking help?

🔘 Stigma around mental illness
🔘 Difficulty finding the right provider
🔘 Cost or insurance concerns
🔘 Not recognizing symptoms as mental health-related

💬 Comment below if you’ve seen other barriers—or if you’ve overcome one yourself.

At MHCA, we offer:

Psychological assessments for accurate diagnosis
Counseling and psychiatric care
Naturopathic wellness and trauma-informed therapies
Virtual and in-person options across Arizona

📞 Ready to take the first step? Call (602) 224-2277 or visit mentalhealthcenter.com

09/11/2025

Naturopathic Wellness – Functional Medicine Meets Mental Health

🌿 Mental health isn’t just about therapy and medication—it’s also about how your body functions.

MHCA’s Naturopathic Wellness Program blends functional medicine, nutritional psychiatry, and lifestyle coaching to help you feel better from the inside out.
Our program includes:

🧬 Lab testing and biomarker analysis
💊 Personalized nutrition and supplement plans
📋 Coaching for sleep, energy, and stress management
📱 Support for medication side effects and chronic conditions
🥼 Conditions that respond well include fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and more.

✨ Let’s build a wellness plan that works for your body.

🔗 Learn more:

📞 (602) 224-2277

🖥️ mentalhealthcenter.com/naturopathic-wellness