Our experienced team offers a range of mental health services in Fresno, meticulously developing a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses mental health issues and focuses on cultivating a fulfilling life. For those seeking exceptional care among the mental health facilities in Fresno, Shine Mental Health stands out as the premier provider.
We understand the importance of addressing both mental health and behavioral health challenges. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals and behavioral health therapists work tirelessly to provide top-notch care.
Moreover, we believe that quality care should be accessible to all. This is why we accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing options, ensuring that cost never stands in your journey to wellness. Our levels of care include detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient program, and aftercare. Each level of care is designed to support you through every step of your recovery journey.
One in five adults in the U.S. suffers from mental illness. That’s 43.8 million people, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Yet, only 41% receive treatment. Take the first step with us at Shine Mental Health.
An expressive therapy that helps individuals express thoughts and feelings that cannot be said with words.
Involves outdoor activities to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
A holistic approach combining traditional and modern therapeutic techniques.
Utilizes calming vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and gongs to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Helps individuals identify and modify negative thinking and behavior patterns.
Focuses on managing emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, effective for conditions like borderline personality disorder.
For those needing medication management, we provide detailed medication evaluations and create personalized medication lists to support your treatment plan. Our intensive level of care is tailored to meet the needs of those requiring more structured and frequent therapy.
Our comprehensive approach includes inpatient and outpatient services to ensure all your needs are met. Our intake process is designed to be thorough and compassionate, ensuring we understand your needs from the start. Our intake forms and procedures are streamlined to make your transition into treatment as smooth as possible. We offer month-long in-person sessions to provide consistent and ongoing support for your recovery.
We provide comprehensive outpatient services, including therapy sessions and mental health programs & services, to support your ongoing recovery. Our behavioral health services are integrated into our treatment approach, ensuring holistic and effective care. Our intensive outpatient program is ideal for those who require high support while maintaining their daily routines.
Our comprehensive outpatient diagnostic and outpatient treatment facilities provide flexible options to accommodate your schedule and needs. Each therapy session is designed to maximize therapeutic benefits, ensuring intentional therapy that aligns with your treatment goals. Our office staff and compassionate staff are here to support you every step of the way, from intake appointments to regular in-person sessions.
Our mental health professionals are trained to handle a wide range of mental health issues, ensuring that you receive expert care. We provide mental health resources to support your ongoing recovery and well-being. Our mental health therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to all our patients.
Our mental health providers are committed to offering the highest quality of care, ensuring you receive the support and treatment you need. We offer a variety of forms of therapy to meet the diverse needs of our patients, including adolescent therapy for younger individuals. Our functional levels of care are designed to match the level of care needed for each individual, ensuring personalized and effective treatment.
We provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment to address all aspects of your well-being. Our outpatient treatment facilities offer various services to support your ongoing recovery and mental health. We provide intensive care for those who need more structured and frequent therapy sessions.
At Shine Mental Health, we recognize the importance of mental health resources and strive to provide the best mental health care in Fresno County. Our commitment extends beyond treatment, as we also focus on mental health news, updates, and advancements to improve our services continuously. We address a wide range of mental health disorders, including Post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder, ensuring specialized care for all mental health symptoms.
We work closely with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to your care. For individuals without insurance, we provide a range of options to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder access to our mental health programs & services. Our Privacy Policy ensures that all your personal information and treatment details are kept confidential and secure.
Yes, Shine Mental Health in Fresno, CA, is Joint Commission Accredited.
Upon arrival at Shine Mental Health in Fresno, CA, you can expect kindness, understanding, and highly trained professionals. Changing your life isn’t an overnight process; changing behaviors and patterns takes time and care. We are dedicated to long-term sobriety, integrating habits and education about recovery in a warm, home-like setting for residential treatment and detox and a collaborative, goal-oriented group setting for day treatment and aftercare.
When you first arrive at Shine, an initial assessment will take inventory of:
No, but our team of specialists collaborates with local treatment facilities and can assist you and your loved one.
Yes, mental health and addiction are best treated together, as they often have the exact root cause. At Shine Mental Health, we provide a dual diagnosis program to adequately address both issues simultaneously, reducing the risk of relapse. Our behavioral health treatment program is designed to address the complex needs of individuals with dual diagnoses, ensuring comprehensive care.
Unfortunately, we do not have a contract with Medi-Cal, but we can send you resources on rehabs that take this insurance in the Fresno area. We also accept private insurance (PPO) and private pay. If cash payment is an option, we can discuss that with you as well.
We work with various insurance carriers to make our services accessible to many people. Understanding the complexities of substance use disorders and mental illnesses, our mental health treatment program is designed to address both simultaneously for effective recovery. For those in a mental health crisis, our experienced team is ready to provide immediate and compassionate support.
Our mental health organizations and community partnerships enhance our ability to provide comprehensive mental health benefits to our patients. Collaborating with the Community Behavioral Health Center ensures a robust support network for all our patients.
We understand that mental health struggles can be overwhelming, and our dedicated mental health practitioners are here to help you navigate these challenges. Our treatment modalities include both traditional and innovative approaches to address a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions.
Looking for help? Shine Mental Health offers safe, supportive spaces where healing begins. Whether you’re starting your journey or continuing your progress, our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Owner, Clinical Psychologist PSY25350
Matthew Tatum, PsyD received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. Early in his career, he played a key role in helping develop two integrated behavioral health departments for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fresno County. In 2015 he assumed the Executive Director role at First Steps Recovery. There he grew a single, six bed residential drug and alcohol treatment center into a six bed detoxification facility, 16 bed residential treatment center, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program, and 30 bed sober living program. Expanding services such as this is a passion and life’s work for Dr. Tatum. His goal for Shine Mental Health is to expand services to the entire Central Valley and be able to provide care for all those in need.
Scotty grew up in the Fresno area and was a student athlete. However, in his teens he found drugs and alcohol. After a 12-year battle with addiction, and multiple visits to rehab, Scotty found recovery. Scotty immersed himself in the recovery community, and immediately found that he had a passion for helping others. He worked diligently to lead others to the path of recovery and a new way of life. It quickly became evident that his passion for recovery needed to be put to good use, and in 2018 he founded My Time Recovery in Fresno California. Scotty ensures each client knows they are not just in recovery, but they are part of the Shine Mental Health family.
MS, AMFT #130019, Vice President of Operations
Louisa was born and raised in Scotland and attended the University of St. Andrews, where she earned her MA in Social Anthropology. After finishing school, she emigrated to the United States and earned her MA in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She is devoted to working with attachment, grief and loss issues, and helping clients learn to accept and embrace their emotions. Her clinical orientation is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) perspective. In her personal life, Louisa is a wife and mother of two amazing boys. She is passionate about helping people love who they are and find inner peace.
MSN PMHNP-BC, Director of Psychiatric Services
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice environments; including inpatient and outpatient settings. Her education includes a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a focus on Executive Healthcare as well as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization from the University of St. Louis. Stephanie provides personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive care for patients. When not caring for patients Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and collecting plants.
Clinical Lead
Ashley Fornaro is the Clinical Lead at Shine Mental Health, where she oversees the clinical team and ensures the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing mental health challenges. With a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise in individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care, and client-centered treatment. Her leadership focuses on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for both clients and staff, with a commitment to enhancing accessibility to mental health services and reducing stigma. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Ashley strives to make a lasting positive impact on both individuals and the broader community.
