Meet The Providers

MHCA Providers

Our team at MHCA is composed of highly qualified mental health professionals including Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Workers.

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Dr. Soffia Palsdottir

Dr. Palsdottir is currently the chief psychologist at Mental Health Center of America, developing clinical services, supervising mental health professionals, and conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for general mental health concerns. … Read more

Dr. Ryan House

Dr. House is currently a co-founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Mental Health Center of America, a multidisciplinary, outpatient mental health treatment center. Education In 2021, Dr. House graduated … Read more

Dr. Mona Amini

Dr. Mona Amini is a psychiatry leader with a proven track record in mental health administration, clinical psychiatric care, and advising. She enjoys leading complex clinical mental health operations for … Read more

Dr. Kristen Northup

Dr. Northup, PsyD, MSW is a psychology post-doctoral resident who works with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Northup helps individuals utilize their own strengths and internal resources to … Read more

Robert Palechek

Robert Palechek, BSHCA, Paramedic, Wellness Associate. Robert provides holistic therapies for patients such Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Infrared Sauna sessions, Cold Plunge and Red-Light Therapy. These therapeutics create a positive physical … Read more

Raul Rivera, PA-C, is a psychiatric physician assistant at mental health center of america

Raul Rivera

Raul Rivera, PA-C, is a physician assistant who works with and manages patients dealing with various mental health illnesses. He helps patients dealing with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, by … Read more

Dr. Douglas Cowan

Douglas Cowan, Psy.D., LMFT is a licensed therapist and neurofeedback provider in both Arizona and California who works with people of all ages to improve mood, clarity of thought, and … Read more

Alaina Vacco, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant for mental health care and wellness of adults

Alaina Vacco

Alaina Vacco, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant for mental health care and wellness of adults and adolescents. She believes in a collaborative approach to emotional and mental well-being. This is … Read more

Dora Holliday

Dora Holliday is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist who works with teens and adults in individual, family, and group settings to assist in developing and reaching therapeutic goals … Read more

Dr. Brian Espinoza Supervising Psychiatrist at mental health center of america

Dr. Brian Espinoza

Dr. Brian Espinoza is a Psychiatrist who works with MHCA Physician Assistants to help with supervision and oversight. Dr. Espinoza has over 3 decades of experience with medication treatments available … Read more

Crystal Robeson

Crystal Robeson, LMSW is a Mental Health Therapist who works with people of all ages and backgrounds to assist them in reaching their mental health goals by providing a safe … Read more

Dr. Cynthia Grunsten

Cynthia Grunsten, PsyD., M.Ed, is a psychology post-doctoral resident who works with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Grunsten’s goal is to help others live a more fulfilling and harmonious life … Read more

Jade Zinser

Jade Zinser, LAC, NCC is a Mental Health Therapist and Neurofeedback Provider who positively impacts the lives of adolescents and adults by creating the safest place possible to reach their … Read more

Glenn Goodrich

Glenn Goodrich, LPC is a licensed professional counselor who works with adults and couples to navigate everyday challenges, improve the self, and formulate meaningful relationships with the self and others. … Read more

Mirna Pacheco

Mirna Pacheco is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults in all stages of life to help them spark their innate ability to heal from traumatic experiences, navigate through … Read more

John Jakish

John Jaksich LAC is a licensed counselor who works with adults of all ages to assist them in making positive changes in their life. This may include managing an acute … Read more

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