Mercy Mental Health and Services

Mercy Mental Health and Services A Los Angeles-based mental health practice committed to promoting healthy minds and breaking society's mental health stigma.

Patient-centered, and nonjudgmental, we provide compassionate, individualized care to our clients.

Mental Health Practitioner: What made you decide to come in today?Patient: I’ve been telling myself it’s just stress, bu...
05/28/2026

Mental Health Practitioner: What made you decide to come in today?

Patient: I’ve been telling myself it’s just stress, but lately I’ve been exhausted, avoiding people, and struggling to sleep.

Mental Health Practitioner: Those can be warning signs that something deeper is going on. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, so you’re not alone in this.

Patient: I think I waited because I thought asking for help made me weak.

Mental Health Practitioner: Actually, getting help early can keep things from getting worse. You don’t have to wait until you’re overwhelmed to deserve support.

Patient: Honestly, talking about it already makes me feel a little lighter.

If you or a loved one needs help, don’t wait. Get started today at www.mercymentalhealth.com.

05/25/2026

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We are ever grateful for your sacrifices.

You are not required to be productive today.Let's say it louder for the people in the back:☀️ REST IS NOT LAZY.☀️ REST I...
05/24/2026

You are not required to be productive today.

Let's say it louder for the people in the back:
☀️ REST IS NOT LAZY.
☀️ REST IS NOT EARNED.
☀️ REST IS A BASIC HUMAN NEED.

You don't have to justify taking a nap. You don't have to "make up for it" tomorrow. You don't owe anyone your exhaustion.

Today's only requirement: take care of yourself.
What does rest look like for YOU today? (No wrong answers)

MYTH: "Psychiatric medication changes who you are."TRUTH: The right medication helps you become MORE of yourself, the ve...
05/23/2026

MYTH: "Psychiatric medication changes who you are."

TRUTH: The right medication helps you become MORE of yourself, the version anxiety/depression has been hiding.

Let's debunk some medication fears:
❌ "I'll be a zombie" → Reality: Proper dosing shouldn't numb you; it should stabilize you
❌ "I'll be on it forever" → Reality: Many people use medication temporarily during crisis periods
❌ "It's a sign I'm weak" → Reality: It's a sign your brain chemistry needs support, like insulin for diabetes
❌ "Therapy alone should be enough" → Reality: Sometimes the chemical imbalance is too severe for talk therapy alone

Medication isn't the enemy. Suffering is.

At , we work with you to honor your journey. We offer comprehensive medication management, meaning we monitor, adjust, and collaborate with YOU every step. www.mercymentalhealth.com.

Friday reminder: You're doing better than you think.This week you:✅ Survived every single day (even the hard ones)✅ Show...
05/23/2026

Friday reminder: You're doing better than you think.

This week you:
✅ Survived every single day (even the hard ones)
✅ Showed up, even when you wanted to hide
✅ Made it through moments that felt impossible
✅ Kept going, despite the pain

That's not nothing. That's EVERYTHING.

Stop waiting for "proof" that you're enough. Stop comparing your chapter 3 to someone else's highlight reel. Stop punishing yourself for being human.

You're allowed to be a masterpiece AND a work in progress at the same time.
Tag someone who needs to hear this today.

05/22/2026

Social anxiety in children is a real pain for both the parents and the children themselves. Socio-emotional challenges can alter confidence and cause negativity in children's lives.

Learning about social anxiety treatments for children involves time and patience. It also needs encouragement and support from others.
🎯 Pay attention to the kids. Spot signs early. Use loving words. Seek expert help if you see problems. They will thus be able to trust themselves and blossom in social interactions eventually.

If you think your child needs extra help, reach out to a therapist for social anxiety. You can also check out new treatment options that can help them face their fears.
www.mercymentalhealth.com.

Still awake at midnight? You're not alone.1 in 3 adults struggle with insomnia, and it's destroying their mental health....
05/21/2026

Still awake at midnight? You're not alone.

1 in 3 adults struggle with insomnia, and it's destroying their mental health.

Chronic sleep deprivation contributes to depression and anxiety.
Sleep disturbances can exacerbate existing mental health conditions.
It's a vicious cycle:
→ Anxiety/depression disrupts your sleep
→ Poor sleep worsens your anxiety/depression
→ You feel helpless and exhausted
→ The cycle continues

If you're experiencing ANY of these, it's time to get professional help:
❌ Taking 30+ minutes to fall asleep most nights
❌ Waking up multiple times and can't get back to sleep
❌ Waking at 3-4am with racing thoughts
❌ Sleeping 8+ hours but still exhausted
❌ Relying on alcohol or sleep aids to fall asleep
❌ Daytime fatigue affecting work/relationships
❌ Feeling anxious or depressed about bedtime
❌ Symptoms lasting 3+ months

This isn't "just stress." This is a medical condition that needs treatment.

Sleep disorders are treatable. You don't have to suffer another night.
📞 Call 310.295.0666 | Book: mercymentalhealth.com

Depression treatment that actually works isn't one-size-fits-all.At Mercy Mental Health, we combine two essential elemen...
05/20/2026

Depression treatment that actually works isn't one-size-fits-all.

At Mercy Mental Health, we combine two essential elements that other practices often miss:
1. COMPASSION You're not a diagnosis code. You're not a 10-minute medication check. You're a whole person with a unique story, and we actually listen to it.
2. EVIDENCE-BASED CARE We don't rely on guesswork. We use proven, research-backed treatments, because your healing deserves more than just "try this and see what happens."

Here's what makes our depression treatment different:
✓ Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation: We dig deeper than surface symptoms
✓ Individualized treatment plans: What works for someone else might not work for you
✓ Therapy + medication management: Combined approach when appropriate
✓ Regular monitoring: We adjust based on YOUR feedback, not a rigid protocol
✓ Supportive psychotherapy: Processing the "why" behind the depression
✓ Holistic perspective: Sleep, nutrition, stress, relationships, it all matters

Depression isn't "just sadness." It's:
~ Feeling empty even when life looks "good" on paper
~ Sleeping 12 hours and still being exhausted
~ Losing interest in everything you used to love
~ Feeling like a burden to everyone around you
~ Going through the motions without actually living

You're not lazy. You're not weak. You're sick. And you CAN get better.
Your depression might tell you it's hopeless. Your depression is lying.

📞 Call or text: 310.295.0666
🌐 Book online: www.mercymentalhealth.com
📍 Serving California & Arizona | Telepsychiatry available

New patient appointments available within 1-2 weeks. Free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs.

"𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚!" Here's what we offer:📌 Individual Psychotherapy: One-on-one deep work📌 Supportive Therapy...
04/30/2026

"𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚!"

Here's what we offer:
📌 Individual Psychotherapy: One-on-one deep work
📌 Supportive Therapy: Processing life transitions
📌 Talk Therapy: Evidence-based, compassionate listening
📌 Medication Management: When your brain chemistry needs backup

We customize treatment to YOU, not the other way around.

Think you might need a little extra help processing your feelings and thoughts?
Which therapy type is right for you? Our team of practitioners is here to help.

Let's find out together. We're accepting NEW patients. Call 310.295.0666.

𝘾𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥? 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚. Insomnia and sleep disorders wreck your mental health, productivity, and physical health....
04/29/2026

𝘾𝙖𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥? 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚.
Insomnia and sleep disorders wreck your mental health, productivity, and physical health.

3 sleep hygiene hacks:
1. No screens 1 hour before bed (yes, really)
2. Keep your room COLD (65-68°F)
3. Same bedtime every night, even weekends

Still struggling? It might be a diagnosable sleep disorder.

If chronic insomnia is ruining your life, we treat sleep disorders.
Schedule your evaluation: www.mercymentalhealth.com

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 "𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣" 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 "𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩 ...
04/27/2026

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 "𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣" 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩.
𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 "𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧," 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬.
𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙨 "𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩," 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪: 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨.

Here's what makes and Services different:
We don't do band-aid solutions. We don't rush you through appointments. And we definitely don't make you feel like "just another patient."

What we DO:
📌 Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations (not 5-minute assessments)
📌 Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, OCD & more
📌 Medication management that actually makes sense
📌 Supportive therapy that helps you understand WHY you feel this way
📌 Telepsychiatry for your convenience (because driving across town shouldn't be a barrier to healing)

Our provider, Joseph Mwangi, MSN, PMHNP-BC:
✓ 21+ years experience in healthcare
✓ Holistic, patient-centered approach
✓ Actually listens (revolutionary, we know)
✓ Licensed in California & Arizona
We accept most major insurances: Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Humana, Oscar, and more.

𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘵 2 𝘢𝘮.
𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦.
𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.

You wouldn't ignore a broken bone. Don't ignore your mental health.
Ready to start? Here's how:
1️⃣ Call: 310.295.0666
2️⃣ Book online at www.mercymentalhealth.com

We're here when you're ready.

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Santa Clarita, CA
91350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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