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Main Services Area

Behavioral Health

Pacific Clinics delivers high-quality behavioral health and social services to advance health equity and well-being for children, adults and families. Learn more about our life-affirming services offered on-site, at home, virtual and in the community.

Los Angeles

Peer Support and Rehabilitation
Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Asian Pacific Family Center
Family Resource Centers

Intensive Community-Based Services and Wraparound
Neurodevelopmental Services
Military Services & Family Support Program
Peer Support and Rehabilitation
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Success First Early Wraparound Program

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)
Individualized Complex Care Services
Neurodevelopmental Services
Intensive Community-Based Services and Wraparound
Mobile Crisis Services
Placement Supportive Services
Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
First 5
Hope Program and Katie A Program

ACT Program
Bright Beginnings
Hope Program and Katie A Program

Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT)
Mobile Crisis Services

Neurodevelopmental Services
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Psychiatric and Medication Administration

Crisis Intervention and Support
Family Services

Family
Educational Programs
Educational Programs provide students with the skills they need to live successful lives. Our robust programs include early childhood development, classroom consultations in partnership with school districts, adult continuing education programs and parent workshops.
Support Services

Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.

 

Anjelica Ceja

ANGELICA CEJA, MA
Academic Advisor
aceja@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: First generation college experiences; work-life balance; college transfers and college majors; financial literacy; social justice issues.

Angélica Ceja is an academic advisor and ally for students who knows the importance of having a mentor to help students navigate through college. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of immigrant parents, Angélica understands the unique needs of students who share her life experience. Passionate about empowering students so they reach their full potential and achieve their educational, career and personal goals, Angélica advocates for students and provides them with real-world advice about what it takes to be successful in college. A firm believer in the importance of work-life balance, she is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor about unlocking life and personal skills.

Jennifer Tipans

JENNIFER TIPAN, MA
Academic Advisor
jtipan@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Time management; organizational and planning skills; helping others in need; resiliency and moving forward.

Jennifer Tipan is an academic advisor who focuses on helping students achieve their academic, career and personal goals. Working with students to unlock success in their chosen fields of study, Jennifer is an expert on time management and organizational skills who is happy to share her knowledge. A longtime counselor and mentor, Jennifer works to equip students with determination and resiliency as they advance down the road of success together. Through her experience working at both Santa Ana College and Irvine Valley College, Jennifer understands which tools students need to proactively overcome the obstacles they might face. Her caring, supportive approach ensures student achievement.

John Harmon

JOHN HARMON, MS
Academic Advisor
jharmon@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Self-care; school-life-work balance; self-efficacy and lifelong learning; HiSET prep.

John Harmon is an academic advisor who supports students’ academic and personal development while helping them find the right balance in their lives to ensure long-term success. John brings rich and varied life experience after working in higher education for almost 25 years following a 20-year career in truck driving. Along with helping students navigate their academic journeys, John works with students to develop self-care routines that nurture their healthy growth and fulfillment. John also is an expert on preparing students for the HiSET high school equivalency exam. By getting to know each student well, John provides uplifting support that addressing their full range of needs and prepares them to succeed.

Destiny Lopez

DESTINY LOPEZ
Success Coach
destiny.lopez@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Time management skills; study tips; self-care techniques (ranging from physical activity to introspection); learning to be in the present moment.

Destiny Lopez has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an Associate of Arts in Sociology. Destiny often applies what she’s learned throughout her education to everyday life. As a Success Coach, she is dedicated to helping students succeed academically through offering consistent support, encouragement, and empathy.

CHRISTINA SERAJ, B.A.
Success Coach
christina.seraj@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: academic excellence; nutrition & exercise; energy management; creative practices; personal growth; recovery principles; healthy coping strategies; positive mindset; wellness planning.

Meet Christina Seraj, a dedicated Success Coach with a heart for helping students thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University, Irvine, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego State University. Christina is also a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, having completed her 80 hour training at the Recovery Education Institute.

Christina’s passion lies in guiding students to achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals, all while maintaining their well-being. She works closely with them to enhance their creativity and skills, develop effective wellness plans, and provide encouraging support throughout their educational and recovery journeys.

When she’s not coaching, Christina enjoys exploring her spirituality, healthy meal preparation, taking walks in outside in nature, lifting weights at the gym, and spending quality time with family and friends.

TOMMY TRAN, B.A.

TOMMY TRAN, B.A.
Success Coach
tommy.tran@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: academic excellence; healthy living; lifestyle changes; mindfulness practices; personal growth; recovery principles; self-care tips; spirituality; wellness planning.

Tommy Tran is a Success Coach who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of California, Irvine. He is passionate about helping individuals live an authentic, healthy, and meaningful life. He works closely with students to build up their knowledge and skills, develop productive wellness plans, and provide guidance and support throughout their education and/or recovery journey. In his spare time, he enjoys seeking spirituality, volunteering at OC Animal Care, and being of service to his community.

Hallie Rolph

Hallie Rolph
Success Coach
hallie.rolph@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: digital literacy, creativity, study tips, goal-setting skills, coping skills, and mindfulness

Hallie has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Research with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. She is also completing her final semester of her Master of Social Work-MSW degree. Hallie values coming alongside students with authenticity, compassion, and understanding. As a Success Coach, she will empower and help you thrive academically and personally. 

B. Rastegar

B. Rastegar

Employment Specialist banafsheh.rastegar@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Behavioral Health Careers, overcoming barriers to employment such as reentering the job force after being on State Disability

B. Rastegar is an Employment Specialist that is passionate about breaking down barriers to employment and creating pathways for individuals to achieve career success. She has been on State Disability (SSI/SSDI) her entire adult life and understands the hurdles and uncertainty of reentering the job force. She provides personalized guidance throughout the job search process, advice on resume optimization and interview techniques to empower candidates to present themselves confidently to potential employers. B. Rastegar assists job seekers in identifying employment opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and aspirations. Whether working with recent Peer Support Specialist graduates, or individuals transitioning between careers, her goal is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.

Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin
Peer Partner
kevin.martin@pacificclinics.org  

Talk to me about: Group facilitation, mind-body connection, utilizing lived experience and applying learned skills to new environments.

Kevin Martin is a Peer Partner that believes in lifelong learning, and that each students’ background gives them skills and knowledge that make them all uniquely valuable. With experience as a coach, massage therapist, and group facilitator, Kevin understands and appreciates the value of clear communication, mind-body connection, and seizing opportunities to inform and educate people. A firm believer that focusing your curiosity inward is as valuable as outward knowledge, they are a fierce advocate for continuous self-discovery, self-acceptance, self-advocacy, and self-care. Kevin supports students throughout the Peer Support Training Program and in preparing for the California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Exam and is grateful for the opportunity to help ensure that each student has the unique tools and skills they deserve to help them navigate school, work, and everyday life.

Ally Gandullia

Ally Gandullia
Employment Specialist
ally.gandullia@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Being a first-gen college student, ADHD executive functioning strategies, and creating positive affirmations for yourself.

Ally Gandullia is an employment specialist who uses an individualized and empathic approach to help students achieve their career goals. She also assists students enrolled in the Peer Support Specialist Training. Ally uses her lived and professional mental health experience to engage with community members and consumers. 

Taro Thomas

Taro Thomas 
Peer Partner
taro.thomas@pacificclinics.org

Talk to me about: Peer Support, Practicing Meditation, Psychology, Self Care, Introspection, Living Your Life

Taro Thomas is a Peer Partner who is dedicated to assisting students in getting through the Peer Support Training and becoming a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. He has experience in overcoming some of the barriers to the process and accomplished certification himself. Taro also is also a Certified / Qualified Meditation Teacher that is always willing to share practices and tools that can help students with their mind to keep them equipped for success. Taro is living in recovery with passion for being of service, for teaching and for supporting students in their recovery journey.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure and honor to provide and teach courses at REI. The students are dedicated, intelligent, and tenacious about their educational goals. The staff members offer consistent and valuable support and guidance to students and to the faculty. I’m grateful for the opportunity to teach and learn at REI.”

– Kim Branch-Stewart, LCSW, chair and professor, Human Services Program Saddleback College

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