Mental health care for veterans — combat trauma, depression, anxiety and more.
Trauma-trained therapists for veterans and service members.
Gregg Bagdade, LPC
Retired Chicago Fire firefighter/paramedic who walks veterans through Community Care referrals. Author of Mental Health Mayday.
Meet Gregg →
Mike Hanafin, MAPC, M.Ed., LAC
31 years in policing, including SWAT and peer support. Helps service members recover from trauma.
Meet Mike →Supported by the full MHCA multidisciplinary team:
Meet all the providers →
IOP Clinical LeadJohn Garay, MBA/MS, LAC
Supervising PsychiatristMona Amini, MD, MBA
Licensed PsychologistDr. John Mansoor, PsyD
Psychiatric ProviderTara Iacono, DMSc, PA-C
Psychiatric ProviderRaul Rivera, PA-C
Psychiatric ProviderAlyssa Bruns, PA-C
Trauma CounselorMirna Pacheco, LPC, NCC
CounselorChristina Maddalone, MScC
What Phoenix-area patients say about MHCA.
★★★★★“The entire experience has been wonderful — from the initial intake to meeting with the different teams. I like the wholistic approach they embody as their treatment model.”
★★★★★“The staff at MHCA are kind, considerate, and supportive. Every person in the office puts the patients first and always makes me feel welcomed. I wholeheartedly recommend MHCA.”
★★★★★“Highly recommend to anyone seeking mental health services and medication management — wonderful and supportive providers. Very thankful for their continued dedication to helping patients with complex issues.”
PTSD therapy for veterans — CPT, PE, EMDR and more.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DBTDialectical Behavior Therapy
EMDREye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
CPTCognitive Processing Therapy
PEProlonged Exposure
ACTAcceptance & Commitment Therapy
SomaticSomatic / polyvagal-informed
BiofeedbackBiofeedback & neurofeedback
MIMotivational Interviewing
PsychiatryWhole-person psychiatry
WellnessWellness therapeutics
GroupGroup therapy (IOP)
Also: TMS, psychological testing, and couples & family therapy.
All services & treatments →Veteran IOP in the Phoenix area: four days a week.
About three hours a day for 8–12 weeks, AM or PM. Keep working, keep your duty schedule and stay home.
- ✓Individualized goals, reviewed weekly with your care team
- ✓Skills-based groups led by trauma-trained clinicians
- ✓CPT, PE, EMDR, CBT, DBT and more
- ✓Neurofeedback for arousal, sleep and focus
- ✓Wellness suite included: sauna, cold plunge, red light, HBOT
- ✓Step down to weekly therapy with the same team
Infrared sauna. Cold plunge. Red light. Hyperbaric oxygen. Included in your IOP.
86% of patients in comprehensive care show measurable improvement.
944 MHCA patients, Jan 2024 – May 2026, measured with PHQ-9, GAD-7 and PCL-5 (first vs. most recent score). Observational data; individual results vary.
VA Community Care & TRICARE referrals
Referring from a VA clinic, MTF or Vet Center?
We accept VA Community Care and TRICARE referrals for outpatient psychiatry, therapy, TMS, neurofeedback, and IOP.
- Referral line
- (602) 224-2277
- Referral fax
- 602-704-2399
- Referral email
- [email protected]
- Online
- mentalhealthcenter.com/refer-a-patient
- Turnaround
- Intake contact within 1 business day · evaluation typically same day or same week
Glendale & Mesa clinics serving Phoenix, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert — plus virtual care statewide.
What service members and veterans ask us first.
Do I need to go through the VA to start treatment at MHCA?
No. You can use VA Community Care (TriWest), TRICARE, private insurance, Medicare or self-pay, and we’ll help you request a VA authorization if you need one.
Can active-duty service members be treated at MHCA?
Yes. We accept active-duty referrals through TRICARE and Phoenix-area military treatment facilities, including for IOP.
Will my command find out I’m in treatment?
Your care is protected by HIPAA and we don’t contact your command. Under a TRICARE referral we share only what the referral requires, and we explain it before you start.
Will getting mental health treatment affect my security clearance?
Seeking mental health care is not itself disqualifying, and SF-86 Question 21 excludes most voluntary counseling. We can provide documentation if you need it.
What does IOP cost with VA Community Care or TRICARE?
With an approved VA Community Care authorization, there’s typically no out-of-pocket cost. TRICARE cost-sharing depends on your plan, and we verify benefits before your first visit.
Is the program only for PTSD?
No. We also treat depression, anxiety, moral injury, grief, sleep problems, anger, substance use and transition stress.
Will IOP interfere with my job or duty schedule?
IOP runs about 3 hours a day, 4 days a week, with morning, evening and virtual options. Most patients keep working.
Is virtual IOP as effective as in-person?
For most patients, yes. Research shows comparable outcomes, and we track both groups with the same assessments.
What happens after IOP?
You step down to weekly therapy and psychiatry with the same team. No new intake, no new providers.
Do you treat military spouses and families?
Yes. Spouses and dependents are welcome for therapy and psychiatry, and TRICARE covers eligible dependents.
Also serve as a first responder? See our First Responders program →
