Orange County Shrinks

04/08/2026

✨Dear OC Shrinks Community - We wanted to share an upcoming dinner event on April 9 that may be of interest! Our sponsor, Salma Health, is a brain health clinic providing interventional psychiatry services across Orange County, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Their integrated care model includes treatments such as TMS, SAINT, esketamine, IOP, and psychotherapy for patients who have not responded to traditional approaches. They work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.

They will be hosting a provider dinner in Orange County on April 9, an opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn more about their clinical approach.

Space is limited. Please RSVP using the link here (link https://www.salmahealth.com/event-april9) 🕊️

04/01/2026

👀 Attn. mental health professionals—

The Orange County Shrinks community is heading into April with a full lineup of connection-focused events. 🌿

These gatherings are all about building relationships, expanding referral networks, and spending time in community with people who truly get the work we do. ❤️

We’d love to see familiar faces and welcome some new ones too!

🔗 Details + registration:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!calendar/monthly

See you soon! ♡♡

04/01/2026

✨ APRIL MEMBER OF THE MONTH ✨

We’re so excited to celebrate Spero as our OCS Member of the Month!!

Leslie works with teens navigating mental health challenges, academic and social pressures, young adults transitioning to college and the workforce, and adults managing relationships, parenting, career changes, and other life transitions. She offers both in-person and virtual sessions, with part-time office availability in Tustin.

Her work is centered on strengthening self-esteem and helping clients improve their overall quality of life.🩶

🔗 To learn more about Leslie Spero LCSW, visit:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/member-directory #!biz/id/68573ddcb914cd28e5062014

Thank you, Leslie for being such an engaged Elite Member of our community, we appreciate you! ✨

04/01/2026

Hey shrinks! Consult calls shouldn’t feel awkward, rushed, or improvised.📞🗯️

And yet, most therapists were never actually taught how to run them.

—> In this blog, you’ll find a simple, structured script to help guide a 15-minute consultation in a way that feels natural, clear, and aligned. enjoy ◡̈

🔗:
https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/blog/http/wwworangecountyshrinkscom/consult-call-script-therapists

Shelby Castile, LMFT
Orange County Shrinks

Consult calls don’t need to feel awkward, rushed, or uncertain. Most therapists were never taught how to structure them—so they end up overthinking what to say or how to guide the conversation. This simple, grounded script walks you through exactly how to run a 15-minute consultation in a way th...

03/31/2026

In Orange County, reputation travels faster than any algorithm ever could.
The referrals, the connections, the “you have to meet them”—it all happens inside community.

That’s why we believe in building real relationships, not just visibility.
Because in this field, community beats algorithms every time.

03/19/2026

Welcome one of our newest Platinum Sponsors— Salma Health!!

Salma Health is redefining brain healthcare with personalized, evidence-based care for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD and more.

From your first visit through ongoing support, Salma Health is here to help you make real progress guided by science and grounded in empathy.

Personalized care plans include:

- SAINT® (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy)
- TMS Therapy
- Spravato® (esketamine)
- Medication Management
- Psychiatry and Therapy
- Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program

Salma Health’s dedicated care teams build individualized treatment plans and monitor progress in real time, guiding patients from first evaluation through ongoing care. New patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours with a consultation.

We’re grateful to partner with organizations like Salma Health who are committed to expanding thoughtful, innovative mental health care for our community and the clients we serve.

Orange County Shrinks
Shelby Castile, LMFT

03/16/2026

📢 Mental health folks! 📢📢📢

Join us for our monthly Virtual Referral Call this Wednesday 3/18 at 2:00 pm PST

This is a low-pressure opportunity for mental health professionals to connect, introduce themselves and the services they offer, and expand their referral network.

Sign up here 🔗:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!event/2026/3/18/virtual-referral-call

After the call, all attendees will receive a follow-up email with the participant list so you can continue connecting, collaborating, and referring.

📍The Google Meet link will be sent upon registration.

If you can’t make this one, no worries—these calls happen monthly, so feel free to join us next time.

🗓️ You can also check out our Events Calendar for upcoming events and registration details.

Questions? Email us.

💌 shelby@orangecountyshrinks.com



Shelby Castile, LMFT ◡̈

03/10/2026

Starting a private practice? Thinking about it? Already in it and realizing there’s more to figure out than you expected? 💭💼

Our newest blog, “Starting a Private Practice: What Therapists Need to Know”, breaks down the foundational pieces clinicians often overlook — from mindset shifts and logistics to marketing, referrals, and sustainable growth.

Private practice isn’t just about opening your doors. It’s about building something aligned, ethical, and financially viable ♾️.

If you’re in Orange County (or anywhere!) and considering taking the leap, this is for you 🤍

🔗 Read the full article here:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/blog//start-private-practice-oc?fbclid=IwVERFWAQhhSdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeD78sAVqY4dxOE4d8iPQ2OEJZGG2So6DvC5wIJS66e4Sq9TQyqEqyy-Ibues_aem_sbUAvOF8C_lae9p7ZIGDKw

💬 Share with a colleague who’s in the building phase

You don’t have to figure it out alone. That’s why this community exists 🩶

03/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday for our latest OC Shrinks networking event! It was such a great evening connecting therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting one another and strengthening our local referral community.

A big thank you to True Food Kitchen for the beautiful space and to our sponsor A Mission for Michael for hosting such a wonderful evening. We’re so grateful for partners who help make these gatherings possible.

We’re always inspired by the warmth, collaboration, and meaningful conversations that happen when this community comes together. Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared resources, and helped make the night so special.

✨ Save the date for our next OC Shrinks event: June 10 — we can’t wait to see you there!

03/06/2026

🌿 WALK & TALK REMINDER 🌿

Join us Saturday, March 7th from 9:00–10:00 AM for our March Walk & Talk at Old Towne Orange Circle ♾️

This is your chance to step away from the screen, get some fresh air, and connect with fellow clinicians in a relaxed, no-pressure setting 💬🤍

📍 Old Towne Orange Circle
130 N Lemon St., Orange, CA
Meet outside of the Old Towne West Public Parking Structure

Whether you’re new to OC Shrinks or have been part of this community for years — we’d love to see you there.

Tag a colleague who should join you ✨

Cortez

03/06/2026

✨ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH ✨

This month, we honor the women who lead, build, advocate, and heal — often all at once 🩶

In the mental health field especially, so much leadership happens quietly.

In therapy rooms.
In supervision sessions.
In late-night documentation.
In businesses built from the ground up.

To the women clinicians holding space for trauma, grief, growth, and change — your work matters ♾️

To the women running treatment centers, launching private practices, mentoring associates, balancing motherhood and leadership, starting over, reinventing — we see you 🤍

International Women’s Month isn’t just about history.

It’s about the impact happening right now — inside our own community.

We’re proud that OC Shrinks is powered by so many strong, thoughtful, compassionate women who continue to show up for others and for each other 💬💼

Tag a woman in this community who inspires you ✨