Beachside Teen
Ages 12-17Malibu, CA
Referring to Centered Health
At Centered Health, we deeply value our partnerships with referring professionals. Your trust in us is crucial as we support teens, adults, and their families in achieving sustainable healing from mental health and behavioral issues. Whether you are a physician, mental health provider, or another professional, it is our privilege to support you and the clients you refer to us.
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Centered Health is a compassionate resource for teens and adults facing mental health challenges. Our diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers provides individualized comprehensive evidence-based care in the most appropriate settings.
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Why Refer to Centered Health?
We understand you have many options for referring your clients. We invite you to refer to Centered Health because we provide effective, compassionate, and clinically sound treatment.
Our approach addresses underlying trauma and root of the mental health issues, leading to long-term recovery.
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Why Refer to Centered Health?
We understand you have many options for referring your clients. We invite you to refer to Centered Health because we provide effective, compassionate, and clinically sound treatment. Our approach addresses underlying trauma and root of the mental health issues, leading to long-term success.
When you refer to us, we stay engaged with you, our professional partners, keeping you informed on client progress and incorporating your insights into personalized treatment plans. Our residential and outpatient programs support every aspect of client well-being through a combination of clinical, experiential, and life skills modalities, including academic support for teens. You can trust that clients referred to us receive the highest quality care from a dedicated team of medical and behavioral health experts.
Client-Centered Care
We work closely to ensure a seamless and supported process for your clients and their families. You will become a valued member of the treatment team that surrounds each client and family with a full spectrum of care—whether they are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health diagnosis.
Ongoing Communication
We prioritize communication with our referring professionals. You will receive regular updates on your client’s progress (with appropriate ROI on file) and play a key role in their support system throughout their treatment journey.
Clinical Access
Our experienced team of Community Partnership Managers and our on-site Primary Therapists serve as primary points of contact for referring professionals, ensuring that you receive timely information about your client’s admissions process, progress during treatment, and discharge plan.
How Centered Health Changes Lives
We believe in the power of real feedback from our clients. Their stories show our dedication to helping them rediscover well-being and find empowerment on their personal journeys.
FAQs
We treat adolescents (12-17) and adults (18+) seeking growth and recovery from a range of mental health disorders and co-occurring issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, attachment wounds, substance use disorder, OCD, disordered eating, suicidal thoughts, social anxiety, phobias, device management issues, and more.
Your client’s treatment team includes a psychiatrist, family therapist, individual therapist, academic teachers and tutors for our teen clients, counselors, medical experts such as doctors, nurses, and dieticians, and a continuing care planner dedicated to developing an after-care plan for your teen or adult following treatment. In addition, clients in residential treatment are supported by Program Managers.
Referring providers will be in regular communication with the clinical team via email or phone. You will receive updates throughout the client’s treatment and be involved in the discharge planning process. We value the insight and experience of referring providers and consider them an integral part of their client’s treatment team.
We work with most major insurance companies, including PPO, HMO, POS, and EPO plans to make high-quality healthcare accessible and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for clients.
Los Angeles Outpatient Center (LAOP) is in network with Blue Shield of California and Magellan Health.
The Community Partnership Team is always available. Contact them at refer@centeredhealth.com.
Meet the Team
At the core of Centered Health’s outreach efforts, our Community Partnerships team excels in forging and nurturing vital relationships with referral partners, expanding our impact across Southern California.
Committed to community engagement, they drive initiatives that enhance our mental health services, ensuring responsive, evidence-based care reaches diverse populations. Learn more about our team and contact them to discover our referral process and explore opportunities to join our referral network.
Christine Tonoli, MBA
Vice President of Community Partnerships, MBA, BSHCA, AS, CDA
Christine Tonoli is the newly appointed Vice President of Community Partnerships. Previously serving as Executive Director of the Adolescent Division, she brings over three decades of experience in business development and leadership to the role. With an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, Christine possesses a deep understanding of the healthcare industry.
Passionate about advancing mental health initiatives, she is a staunch advocate for mental well-being and its integral role in individual and societal success. Christine is committed to fostering a culture of wellness within communities and driving positive change through strategic partnerships.
Christine brings a strategic vision and collaborative leadership style to the role, aiming to cultivate an environment where mental health is prioritized and celebrated.
Christine Tonoli, MBA
Vice President of Community Partnerships
Danny Alvarado
Director of Community Partnerships
Danny Alvarado is a native of Southern California. His journey in healthcare began at age 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He is a transformational leader with 17 years of healthcare experience. During this time, he has worn many hats, including roles in Executive leadership, Recruitment, Business Operations, Business Development, and Financial Management. Danny is particularly passionate about mental health and finds immense fulfillment in making a positive impact in this field.
Danny is an Adjunct Healthcare Administration Professor at Platt College. He serves on the Board of Directors for Donate Homes Inc. and is VP of Marketing for Agape Toastmasters. In his spare time, Danny enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their tuxedo cat, Beaux. They enjoy different activities, including reading, working out, traveling, and watching their favorite anime series.
Danny holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and an MHA from Ohio University.
Danny Alvarado
Director of Community Partnerships
Nicole Topor
Director of Community Partnerships
Nicole Topor is a seasoned behavioral health professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in client care, business development, and relationship management. She is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care, prioritizing cultural competency, and meeting each individual’s unique needs.
Nicole’s work spans a wide range of populations, including LGBTQ+ communities, tribal groups, and first responders. Her ability to build and nurture long-term, trusting relationships has fostered access to high-quality care, making her clients feel secure and confident in their journey to wellness.
Nicole’s expertise in business development has played a key role in expanding referral networks, driving client engagement, and increasing brand awareness for organizations in the behavioral health field. She has consistently demonstrated success in growing client bases, facilitating collaboration among providers, and ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive support they need.
In addition to her work in client care and business development, Nicole is the co-founder of LGBTQ+ AAMHP (Addiction and Mental Health Professionals), an initiative aimed at education and awareness within the industry for the LGBTQ+ community. Her leadership and event management skills have been instrumental in promoting the growth and visibility of the organizations she works with.
Nicole’s passion for making a positive impact, her dedication to cultural diversity, and her ability to build strong, meaningful relationships make her an exceptional asset to Centered Health as it continues to grow its outreach and client care initiatives.
Nicole Topor
Director of Community Partnerships
Sasha Ottesen
Manager of Community Partnerships
Sasha Ottesen is a dedicated Community Partnerships Manager at Centered Health, where she leverages her diverse background to enhance mental health support and advocacy. She was raised in Wisconsin and has lived in Russia, Australia, and Peru. With a unique career trajectory that includes elevating business practices for Fortune 500 companies such as Walt Disney and the NFL, Sasha has also committed over a decade to teaching the healing power of music and dance to children and adults.
Holding a BA in Theater Arts and a Master’s in Business Management, Sasha’s dedication to connecting the community to mental health resources is deeply personal. Her experiences with anxiety as a student athlete, addiction in her family, and the loss of her uncle to suicide have galvanized her mission to ensure individuals never feel alone in what they’re going through and receive personalized care!
Outside of her professional life, Sasha is a dog lover that enjoys the outdoors and spreading positivity. She enjoys stand-up comedy, playing piano and guitar, and staying active through dance and surfing.
Sasha Ottesen
Manager of Community Partnerships
Marla Kreps
Business Development and Outreach Specialist
Marla is a compassionate and results-driven Business Development and Outreach Specialist with a strong background in media and behavioral health sales. Her consultative approach focuses on understanding clients’ needs and matching them with effective solutions, always guided by a commitment to improving lives.
With experience in both B2B and B2C environments, Marla has a proven ability to build meaningful partnerships and foster collaboration. She brings a thoughtful and empathetic approach to her work in mental health, where she is dedicated to making a positive impact on the individuals and communities she serves.
Marla Kreps
Business Development and Outreach Specialist
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