Mental Health Care

Built Around
Your Life

Whether it’s for you, your teen, or someone you love, we offer real support that fits the week you’re already in. IOP, PHP, and psychiatry, right here in Fresno.
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Find the Level of
Care That Fits Your
Week

Three ways to start, pick what fits where you are, for the
age you’re caring for.

IOP

Intensive Outpatient

More support than weekly therapy, without putting your life on hold.

PHP

Partial Hospitalization

Full days of focused care when things have gotten too heavy to carry alone.

Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient Therapy

A real conversation about whether, and what, medication might do for you.

What You Might Be Carrying

What you’re going through doesn’t have a clean label, and care shouldn’t either. We meet you where you are, and talk with your school, doctor, or outside therapist whenever it helps.

Anxiety

When worry, restlessness, or panic starts running the show.

Depression

When everything feels heavier than it should, for longer than it should.

Trauma and PTSD

Care that moves at your pace, nothing forced, ever.

Mood
Disorders

When your moods don’t
move on a normal scale.

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The Methods Are Solid, The People Are What Make It Work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), group therapy, and medication support if you want it, all wrapped around one team that actually pays attention to you.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Hands-on tools for the loops your brain keeps running.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Skills for the moments that feel too big to handle alone.

Group Therapy

A small room of people who get it, so you’re not doing this on your own.

From People Who've Been Here

My time with Vitalize changed my life. The mix of group support and one-on-one counseling made it a really safe place to heal. I learned a lot about mental health and picked up real coping skills that help me feel more in control.

C.D.

Great place to seek mental health help. Jonathon Baird is the best and I don’t doubt the others working there are just as good. He was able to get me out of some dark places and work me through my thought processes.

W.B.

They truly put their clients first, take the time to understand their clients, and form a relationship with them to make them feel as comfortable as possible.

Z.R.

What Reaching Out Actually Looks Like

No commitment to start. We’ll walk you through each step so nothing catches you off guard.

Pick Up the Phone

A short call where you mostly talk and we mostly listen. No pressure, no script.

We Handle the Insurance Side

We check your benefits and tell you what care here would actually cost, even if we’re not the right fit.

Come Meet Us

An in-person visit (with family when it helps) so we can shape a plan that fits you.

Get Started

Walk into your first session knowing what’s coming and who’s in your corner.

What Do People Usually Ask First?

More answers on our full FAQ.

PHP is full days, 5 days a week, for when things are heavier and you need more to lean on. IOP is part-time, a few hours a few days a week, so the rest of your life keeps going. A lot of people start in one and move to the other as things shift.

Probably, we work with most major plans. We’ll check your specific benefits before your first visit so you’re not guessing about cost.

Yes, our adolescent IOP is built around the school day, and we’ll talk with their school for you. PHP is a full day, but we still help keep school in the picture.
Short, confidential, and mostly you talking. We’ll ask a few questions, listen, and tell you what we think makes sense, even if it’s a different place than us.
If you or someone you know is in crisis:

Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911. Vitalize is an outpatient program and does not provide 24/7 emergency services.

Care Close to Home

River Park

7265 N. First Street Suite 103,
Fresno, CA 93720

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Fig Garden

1100 W. Shaw Ave Suite 112,
Fresno, CA 93711

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Shaw and 41

155 E Shaw Ave, Suite 201,
Fresno, CA 93710

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Visalia

3742 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia,
CA 93291

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

When You're Ready We're Here

Whether you’re sure you need help or just trying to figure out the next step, pick up the phone. We’ll listen first, and we’ll meet you where you are.

Andy Brimmer, MBA

Andy Brimmer, MBA

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Andy Brimmer is a dynamic Director of Business Development with extensive experience in sales strategy, talent sourcing, and client relationship management across the healthcare sector. Based in Fresno, California, Andy holds an MBA from Purdue Global and a BS in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno. He has a proven ability to drive revenue growth, negotiate contracts, and build strong pipelines using tools like ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Recruiter, and various CRMs. With a background that spans staffing solutions, medical recruitment, dental sales, and career development, Andy brings a well-rounded and strategic approach to business growth and team leadership.

Angel Dean, MS

Angel Dean, MS

Director of Operations

Angel Dean is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in medical administration, provider services, and surgical specialty management. She holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cal State East Bay. Angel has held senior roles including Executive Director, where she spearheaded operational strategy, team development, and revenue growth. Fluent in Urdu and Punjabi, Angel excels in strategic planning, employee development, and healthcare compliance.

Simi Bhaurla, LPCC

Simi Bhaurla, LPCC

ADULT IOP CLINICAL DIRECTOR

As Adult IOP Clinical Director, I oversee our adult intensive outpatient program, guiding both the clinical work and the overall experience so the care you receive is grounded, coordinated, and truly built around you.

MacKena Dean, M.A., APCC

MacKena Dean, M.A., APCC

LEAD ADULT IOP/PHP CLINICIAN

As Lead Adult IOP/PHP Clinician, I provide direct clinical care while helping ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based treatment across our adult program, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel supported, empowered, and equipped for lasting recovery.

Background and Experience

Prior to joining Vitalize Behavioral Health, I gained valuable experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns across diverse clinical settings. That background strengthened my ability to work with complex clinical presentations, facilitate meaningful group therapy, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, client-centered care, closely aligning with Vitalize’s mission of delivering personalized, evidence-based behavioral health services.

Areas of Specialization

I have a passion for working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.

Therapeutic Approach

I believe that healing occurs through authentic connection, collaboration, and helping clients recognize their own strengths. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions while honoring each client’s values, culture, and lived experiences.

Leadership and Philosophy

As the Lead Adult IOP/PHP Clinician, I am committed to fostering a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress toward their personal goals, embodying Vitalize’s commitment to individualized care that empowers every client to thrive.

Dana Charles, LMFT

Dana Charles, LMFT

CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL IOP SERVICES

As Clinical Director of Virtual IOP Services, I lead our telehealth intensive outpatient programming, making sure the care you get through a screen feels every bit as personal, structured, and supportive as care in the room.

Corion Duran, LMFT

Corion Duran, LMFT

Clinical Director

I am a client-centered and ACT-focused clinician with a significant history working with children and adolescents. I deeply believe that therapy needs to be driven by the people we are working with, in order to achieve their own unique goals and personal ideals in regards to what they want their lives to be.

Areas of Specialization

  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Children and Adolescents

Therapeutic Approach

I was trained as a person centered therapist through my graduate program and quickly gravitated towards acceptance and commitment therapy, which is a third wave behavioral therapy that focuses on acceptance of emotions and thoughts, coping effectively and committing to living our lives by our own values and ideals. I also utilize play therapy with younger clients that allows them to explore and process their emotions and struggles through a developmentally appropriate process. What clients can expect more than anything else is receiving therapy that is tailored to their needs. This would include exploring what gets in the way of them living how they want in a deep, meaningful way, developing skills and strategies that are tailored to their experience, and moving in a significant way towards the behaviors and goals they desire for themselves.

Education and Credentials

  • B.A. Psychology
  • M.S. Counseling
  • Marriage Family and Child Counseling, LMFT
  • Trained in Affirmative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Me

Primarily I gravitated towards becoming a therapist as I grew up with family members who needed mental health care in significant ways and I saw first hand how good, quality care benefitted them. I also attended therapy as a child and teenager and will be forever grateful that I saw competent, ethical therapists. Beyond that I am also a lifelong athlete who has seen the benefits of sports and meaningful experiences on people’s lives. I have been a whitewater river raft guide for the past 15 years and have worked on the Kings River and the American River.

Nadiyah Parks, LPCC

Nadiyah Parks, LPCC

REGIONAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR

As the Regional Clinical Director of the Adult IOP/PHP program, I bring over three years of experience in intensive outpatient care and six years in crisis intervention and emergency response alongside law enforcement. My clinical work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach through a trauma-informed lens, with a focus on helping clients understand how their past informs their present functioning. I became a therapist after starting my work as an emergency response advocate, where I supported individuals and families during some of their most difficult moments. Over time, I realized my true calling was in helping people not just survive those experiences, but heal from them, and that’s what led me to the deeper, ongoing work of therapy.

Areas of Specialization

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Education and Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science, Criminology, Victimology Emphasis
  • Master of Arts, Clinical Counseling
  • Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor
  • EMDR Trained Therapist

Therapeutic Approach

Working with me, you can expect a warm, judgment-free space where empathy, curiosity, and understanding guide our work together. I believe in meeting you where you are, moving at your pace, and allowing you to take the lead in your healing process. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as we explore what matters most to you.

Dr. Jonathon Baird, Psy.D

Dr. Jonathon Baird, Psy.D

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I specialize in a neurological-psychological approach, integrating comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with empirically based, trauma-informed treatment. My work emphasizes brain-behavior relationships to inform personalized interventions across clinical and forensic settings.

Areas of Specialization

Specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, with extensive experience conducting comprehensive evaluations across the lifespan, including intellectual, achievement, adaptive functioning, and forensic assessments. My clinical expertise spans trauma-informed care, forensic psychology, and behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have provided psychological services in diverse settings, including correctional institutions, developmental centers, and outpatient clinics, addressing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, impulse control disorders, and relational dysfunction. Particularly skilled in forensic evaluations, including fitness to stand trial, conservatorship, and risk assessments, frequently serving as an expert witness.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach combines neurological and psychological principles to provide individualized, brain-based care. I focus on how cognitive functioning and emotional health intersect, using comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapies like CBT. Clients can expect a supportive, structured environment aimed at promoting insight, resilience, and lasting change.

Education and Credentials

  • Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology