The Mental Health Collective

01/16/2026

The Mental Health Collective often uses psychological testing and other assessment tools to measure and observe our clients’ behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide our goals for outcome-driven treatment.
To learn more about what we treat, visit https://bit.ly/3TTma9f or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

01/13/2026

THE OCD CLINIC VIRTUAL TALK :: Please join Sarah Verrelli and The Collective’s clinical experts, Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, Tony Meiners, PsyD, Sarah Schall, PsyD, and Grace Fraser, ACSW, for The OCD Clinic Virtual Talk. February’s topic is 'OCD Severity, Complexity, and Care: A Case-Based Review'.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 – 12 PM PST
To learn more or access the Zoom link, visit

Please join Sarah Verrelli, VP of Clinical Outreach, and The Collective’s clinical experts for The OCD Clinic Virtual Talk...

01/09/2026

"My target with a lot of young adults is really coming back to: Who do you prefer to be and what’s the life that feels most comfortable for you?" - Dr. Nazneen Nizami, PsyD, LMFT - Assistant Clinical Director
To learn more, watch Dr. Nizami's interview 'IDENTITY WORK + A PREFERRED WAY OF LIVING' at https://bit.ly/3LiSqgS or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

01/06/2026

NANCY KOPLOW, LCSW JOINS THE COLLECTIVE :: The Collective Treatment Programs are excited to announce the hiring of Nancy Koplow, LCSW, as Vice President of Clinical Outreach. With over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and addiction treatment field, Nancy brings a deep level of knowledge and expertise to clinically support The Collective’s outreach efforts.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nancy to The Collective team,” shares Ryan Franke, CEO of The Collective Treatment Programs. “Nancy’s reputation in this field precedes her; she possesses a unique ability to bridge the gap between complex clinical needs and the practicalities of patient placement. Her deep commitment to integrity and high-quality care aligns perfectly with our mission, and I am incredibly optimistic about the impact her clinical insight and collaborative spirit will have on our organization and the families we serve.”
To learn more about Nancy, visit https://bit.ly/4prJcAQ

The Collective Treatment Programs welcomes Nancy Koplow, LCSW as Vice President of Clinical Outreach. The Mental Health Collective...

12/31/2025

May you find rest, calm, and ease as you transition into the new year!

12/30/2025

WHAT IS NEUROCEPTION? :: Our nervous system constantly scans our environment for cues of safety or danger through a process called neuroception. Neuroception determines which nervous system state we are in and how we respond to stressors. When we experience trauma, our neuroception can become distorted or biased toward detecting danger. This can influence us to believe that safe situations are unsafe or make us feel unsafe when they are actually safe. This can result in chronic activation of the sympathetic or dorsal vagal states, which can impair our health, well-being, and relationships.
Read Dr. Nizami's post 'TRAUMA & THE POLYVAGAL THEORY' to learn more at https://bit.ly/3KQBS04 or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

12/24/2025

With gratitude + appreciation for your friendship + support, Happy Holidays!

12/23/2025

Holiday DBT Skills :: An interview with Jill Durby, LMFT :: Emotional Resiliency Program Manager at The Mental Health Collective
"Really taking an honest look at what the whole situation entails. Then kind of looking at your own self-respect and your own values and needs, and how do I make that work for me?" - Jill
For more information on managing mental health through the holidays, visit https://bit.ly/484cjST or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

12/17/2025

"I believe it is essential to be curious with clients about how these behaviors have served them in their lives." -Sarah Douglas, LMFT :: Trauma Program Manager
Read Sarah's post 'DO I HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA?' at https://bit.ly/4k5l7gf or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

12/16/2025

Dr. John Huang suggests following what feels right in your heart, not just what your mind justifies, this holiday season. Practice self-care and simplification, rather than getting caught up in a hectic holiday schedule. Discern whether your intuition or your head is guiding your decisions, as this takes practice to understand. Simple solutions are often overlooked, but can be the right answer. "You're learning the signature of the voice. Is it intuition or is it the head? That's kind of a question I get asked a lot. It's trial and error in practice, but I would say follow what feels right in your heart." - Dr. Huang
To further prepare for holiday gatherings this season, visit The Mental Health Collective's 'GUIDE TO MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS' at https://bit.ly/484cjST or click Sprout 🔗 in bio