Optimal Mind Institute Mental Health Care

About Optimal Mind

Providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to Pasadena and beyond.

Optimal Mind Institute (OMI) embodies a 3-prong mission that promotes Research, Education and Development for individuals, couples, families and communities. We offer a comprehensive range of integrated, evidence-based mental health care Therapy and Assessment Services to individuals, couples, and families across California and beyond.

We also provide group therapy to promote skills and evidence-based methods to deal with life’s various challenges. We liaise with medical professionals, schools, veterans’ associations, and community-based organizations in order to bring you the best possible care.

Our team of skilled and compassionate clinicians have Master’s level and/or Doctoral level specialized education and training in mental health fields. We use a wide range of psychological interventions to ensure excellent results for you.

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Research

Promoting leading-edge, evidence-based clinical and brain research to improve global understanding and treatment of mental health symptoms and conditions.

Providing Psycho-education and resources to bridge gaps of need and promote safety and inclusion.

Evidence-based, tailored therapy and assessment services addressing your unique challenges and empowering your growth.

Education

Development

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Esther Bryce

Founder / PHD

Lianne Wilson

Psychiatrist

Jaden Smith

Assistant & Mental Health Researcher

Jessica Kim

Director of Marketing

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our doctors and psychiatrists from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.

We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.