WEST LOS ANGELES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAM

West Los Angeles, CA

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Virtual treatment available: DMA outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program West Los Angeles is a day treatment program that provides care for those in need of an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Treatment is customized and employs a variety of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) , acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and more. Here, patients benefit from one-on-one therapeutic support as well as group sessions in an encouraging environment of peers where they can safely practice new skills that are transferable to home. 

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program is a preferred provider with most major insurance companies. Our team of experienced insurance verification specialists will confirm not only if the level of care you are seeking is covered by your policy but also determine what, if any, out of pocket cost you would incur. Reach out to the team today to verify your coverage.  

Our day treatment program provides care for partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. Treatment is customized and employs a variety of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and more. Here, clients benefit from one-on-one therapeutic support as well as group sessions in a supportive environment of peers where they can safely practice new skills that are transferable to home.

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DISCOVERY MOOD & ANXIETY

10780 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 230
Los Angeles CA 90024

PH 714.828.0808

PROGRAM FEATURES

Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
All Genders
Ages 11 and Up

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MEET THE TEAM

Program Director

Joi Johnson, MA, PsyD, PSB 94023434
Facility Coordinator

Lindsey Beachboard
PRIMARY THERAPIST

Davina Saleh, ASW
PRIMARY THERAPIST

Erin Tayag, MSW, ASW
Mental Health Technician II

Angelina Kallen
Program Director

Joi Johnson, MA, PsyD, PSB 94023434

Dr. Joi Johnson is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, working toward clinical psychologist licensure. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. Johnson has worked in the field of mental health and human services for over 10 years. It has always been her goal to provide guidance and firm support to her patients and their families in their respective journeys toward empowerment, growth and healing. This started with her work as a behavioral interventionist with youths diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It carried forward to the provision of therapy, case management and program direction in the community mental health sector and has arrived at her present work with the adolescents and families that Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program services at both the residential and outpatient levels of care. As a therapist, Dr. Johnson utilizes both cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems approaches to aid patients in working through their present struggles as well as in restructuring their thinking and behavioral patterns in ways that foster personal empowerment and growth. As program director of Discovery’s Los Angeles outpatient program, Dr. Johnson strives to lead her team of clinicians and mental health technicians in meeting the standard of excellence in care by providing quality therapeutic service that supports success for all of their patients and families in reaching the ultimate goal of stability and overall wellness.

Facility Coordinator

Lindsey Beachboard

Lindsey has been working with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs since June of 2021 and has been helping grow their new Los Angeles facility program through various tasks ranging from running therapeutic groups to creating new and engaging ways to interact with client. Despite some challenges, she has risen to the occasion to take over as Facility Manager and works diligently to fill the role as best she can. Inspired by her own journey with mental health issues, Lindsey pursued a degree in Psychology in order to work with young people struggling with similar issues. This desire to help others led her to first help children with severe autism before moving to assist young teens and kids with a more diverse variety of issues. Using her empathy and kindness to connect with kids, Lindsey hopes to further her goal of becoming a therapist and dreams of one day having her own private practice. When not working, Lindsey enjoys playing video games and spending quality time with her pets.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Davina Saleh, ASW

Davina is a registered associate clinical social worker (#97475) who has worked with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program since 2021. She received her BA in psychology & social behavior from the University of California, Irvine, and her Master in Social Work degree with a concentration in mental health from the University of Washington. Before joining the Discovery team, Davina worked with diverse populations in community mental health clinics including individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. Her clinical experience has given her the tools to effectively work with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use. Davina works from a humanistic approach, blended with interventions from various evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy and solution-focused therapy to tailor treatment to meet each person’s needs. She uses warmth and humor to build strong therapeutic relationships and create a safe environment for patients to explore, grow and connect with their authentic selves. When she’s not in the office, Davina loves baking, going to the beach, watching live music, and spending quality time with her family, friends and cat.

PRIMARY THERAPIST

Erin Tayag, MSW, ASW

Erin started working with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in 2021 as a mental health technician III and transitioned to the primary therapist role. Erin is a registered associate clinical social worker who obtained her Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health in 2021 from California State University, San Bernardino. She also received her BA in sociology- social service track in 2018 from California State University, San Bernardino. Prior to working at Discovery, Erin had experience at Kaiser Permanente Psychiatry where she had the opportunity to provide services to diverse populations ranging in various ages and socioeconomic statuses. Through her professional experience, Erin has been able to build her clinical tools to help treat depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, adjustment and substance use disorders. Erin takes an eclectic and integrative approach by implementing elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI) and solution-focused therapy (SFT) in her practice. Erin is passionate about working in the mental health field to help break the stigma behind mental health and normalizing receiving timely treatment and support when needed. In her free time, Erin enjoys arts and crafts, photography, taking care of her plants, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Mental Health Technician II

Angelina Kallen

Angelina started working with Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program as a Mental Health Technician II in December of 2021. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Albany and is passionate about helping people. She has many years of experience working in health care and has personal treatment experience. Angelina hopes to use her experience to provide the same support and guidance she received to others on their journey to mental health. She moved to California from Vermont in April of 2021 and loves it here. In her free time, she enjoys exploring California, doing puzzles and working on arts and crafts.

Support Group

Discovery Mood & Anxiety provides free support groups for individuals, loved ones, and professionals. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.

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COVID-19 Update: Online telehealth is offered for intensive outpatient treatment as an option to patients living in California, Florida, Oregon and Texas. 

In-person intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization is also offered at this location. Residential treatment continues to be offered at our residential facilities for individuals in need of a higher level of care. Learn about all that we are doing to protect the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff. 

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